Posted by jasmineneroli on January 6, 2005, at 23:36:06
In reply to Re: Klonopin and Suicidal ideation, posted by Dan Perkins on January 6, 2005, at 23:09:38
I've taken clonazepam for more than 18 months straight. Starting at 1mg per day, now down to .25mg, because I find that low dose to be effective.
Zero problems whatsoever, only a good therapeutic effect.
I think there may be a "type" of person, and/or versions of mood disorders, that experience a depression response from benzo's, just as there are for other medications -including seemingly "common/simple" drugs, like acetaminophen and caffeine.
Sometimes, I think the response is psychological...the anxiety is the most acute or over-riding symptom, and once that has been removed by the benzo, the underlying depression is then revealed. The constant adrenaline of anxiety & stress also drives and energizes.
That's worth considering.
If you notice a correlation of bad s/e's to a drug or supplement........stop taking it!!! There are always alternatives.
Take care, all.
Jas
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