Posted by laima on February 26, 2007, at 18:51:35
In reply to Klonopin....wow, posted by johnnyj on February 26, 2007, at 17:20:31
Yes, I think klonopin can cause problems, but that it can also be a godsend. But look, I think it takes a long period of regular use to develop problems, and some people apparently (per their reports) never do. I also don't think it always makes people depressed either- if it did, why would any doctor prescribe it to an already depressed person? As for the difficulties I personally had with it after a long period of regular use, I do not have any evidence or belief that increased depression was any part of it. I don't think you should worry that klonopin=depression. Yes, very potent med, and long lasting. But sounds that you are aware of the risks, and so are well equipped to notice if anything ever starts going awry.I've wondered where some of my own anxiety comes from- some of it is clear, some not. Bodily anxiety is most perplexing- I can pep talk myself into positive thinking, rational explanaitions and all that, but my body hasn't always kept up. So frustrating. I've been told that so much of what our brains process is in the part we are not conscious of- maybe that could explain some of the mystery anxiety?
Have you been on luxov long? What does your doctor think? If it perists in acting the way it has, maybe it's just too activating or in some other way disagreeable for you, and another med would be better? I think you should discuss with your doctor, and perhaps inquire about seeing a sleep specialist, if that seems appropriate. I've had a couple sleep studies, and the results are quite fascinating and can be helpful in designing treatment. And the sleep specialist might have additional insights into what's going on for you- two minds can be better than one, and they would be looking from different angles and areas of expertise, too.
Good luck!
> Took 25 mg of luvox last night and was wide awake after two hours of sleep. In desparation I downed .5-mg of Klonopin. First time taking it. Tranzene made me horribly depressed but I was kind of freaking out last night. Actually thought I was dying or something. Totally scared of benzos.
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> I finally feel asleep and my wife had to wake me up at 6:30, that has never happened. I felt kind of drugged all morning and probably should have taken half of it. I had very little muscle spasms or twitches all day. I felt decent too. I am coming to the realization that I suffer from anxiety and that is my main problem. I never wanted to believe it and have fought it. Why? what do I have to be anxious about? I understand it is useless to think like that. I am just what I am.
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> I am not sure what to do from here on out. Do I wait and see if the luvox anxious feelings settle down and then I won't need the benzo? Or do I see if anothere ssri does not cause so much anxiety or weird feelings. I am afraid of getting depressed on K because I would be lost without it so I need to be carefull. Tough road ahead. Thanks for listening.
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> johnnyj
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