Posted by linnie on July 1, 2004, at 10:06:57
In reply to Re: klonopin help with withdrawing » linnie, posted by Martha Nygaard on July 1, 2004, at 9:32:03
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Martha,Sorry to hear about your anxiety attacks and the derealization. I have not had that but I am well aware of the anxiety. Are you on anyting else?
I am on 10 mgs of lex, went to 15 then back down to 10. It took about 3 months to rid myself of the anxiety and get back to life. I plan to stay on lex as I obviously need this. When I feel a little axiety, I just get busy doing something. Hope this helps.
linnieGreat info. I too am suffering from klonopin withdrawal. anxiety panick attacks are worse now then when I went on the Klonopin.
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> > > My bigest concern is Derealization. I have it 24/7 it never goes away. I have had it for over a year now.
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> > > Had it while on 2mg of klonopin then on my taper it got worse.
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> > > Does anyone else have this?
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> > Can you explain what "derealization" is to you? Others may have similar feelings.
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> Hi,
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> I'm brand new here and have been withdrawing from Klonopin for a few months because I started to have too many reactions to it. I had been taking it for seizures and was up to 6 mg. a day but am down to a little above 2 mg. now. I take no other meds because I react to all meds now.
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> My withdrawal sounds very much like your symptoms along with twitching and jerking,
> brain storms zapping through my brain, dizziness, nausea, (these are all symptoms listed on the site, http://www.benzo.org.uk/kws.htm, under Klonopin withdrawal symptoms), ravenous hunger, laughing hysterically, trembling and shaking, the derealization that you mention, and about 50 plus other symptoms. This has been like going through hell for me!!!
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> I just wanted to share my story and let you know that I have your symptoms plus more.
> oh - I have been taking Klonopin for 16 years - way too long.
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> Thanks,
> Martha
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