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Posted by Laree on November 23, 2004, at 16:32:18
Anyone here who's taken/taking Klonopin find it has made them extremely emotional? I think I have been crying a lot more frequently recently and although there are a lot of other factors (stress, severe anxiety, panic attacks, intense family discord...) that could possibly be contributing to this, I feel it may be due in part, at least, to the Klon. and/or exacerbated by it, and was wondering if anyone has had similar experience(s).
Other than that possible s/e, it has been a fantastic med for my severe anxiety/panic problems.
Thanks,
L.
Posted by crazychickuk on November 23, 2004, at 18:50:14
In reply to Klonopin and emotions--anyone?, posted by Laree on November 23, 2004, at 16:32:18
benzos have been known to contribuate depression, due to the cns properties .. are you taking any thing else?
Posted by Colleen D. on November 23, 2004, at 19:39:46
In reply to Klonopin and emotions--anyone?, posted by Laree on November 23, 2004, at 16:32:18
Yesterday and today I was extremely emotional, but I have lots of the same factors in my life as you do. I think the meds (which by the way I've been very happy with the effects of Klonopin too for my GAD) help to a certain point and those emotions need to take place during the appropriate situations. In my case, I don't think the Klonopin has made it worse. See how you feel in a few days when (hopefully) life has settled down a bit.
Colleen
> Anyone here who's taken/taking Klonopin find it has made them extremely emotional? I think I have been crying a lot more frequently recently and although there are a lot of other factors (stress, severe anxiety, panic attacks, intense family discord...) that could possibly be contributing to this, I feel it may be due in part, at least, to the Klon. and/or exacerbated by it, and was wondering if anyone has had similar experience(s).
> Other than that possible s/e, it has been a fantastic med for my severe anxiety/panic problems.
> Thanks,
> L.
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Posted by darkhorse on November 24, 2004, at 5:52:32
In reply to Klonopin and emotions--anyone?, posted by Laree on November 23, 2004, at 16:32:18
> Anyone here who's taken/taking Klonopin find it has made them extremely emotional? I think I have been crying a lot more frequently recently and although there are a lot of other factors (stress, severe anxiety, panic attacks, intense family discord...) that could possibly be contributing to this, I feel it may be due in part, at least, to the Klon. and/or exacerbated by it, and was wondering if anyone has had similar experience(s).
> Other than that possible s/e, it has been a fantastic med for my severe anxiety/panic problems.
> Thanks,
> L.
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>Check out, this could be a sign of depression....Klonopin/Rivotril is the only benzo that always gives me depression apart from all other benzos,and I'm not alone in this...a lot of people have had this experience with the pro- depressive clonazepam.
Adam
Posted by DynaUnity333 on November 27, 2004, at 18:18:59
In reply to Re: Klonopin and emotions--anyone?, posted by darkhorse on November 24, 2004, at 5:52:32
> > Anyone here who's taken/taking Klonopin find it has made them extremely emotional? I think I have been crying a lot more frequently recently and although there are a lot of other factors (stress, severe anxiety, panic attacks, intense family discord...) that could possibly be contributing to this, I feel it may be due in part, at least, to the Klon. and/or exacerbated by it, and was wondering if anyone has had similar experience(s).
> > Other than that possible s/e, it has been a fantastic med for my severe anxiety/panic problems.
> > Thanks,
> > L.
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> Check out, this could be a sign of depression....Klonopin/Rivotril is the only benzo that always gives me depression apart from all other benzos,and I'm not alone in this...a lot of people have had this experience with the pro- depressive clonazepam.
> Adam
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Really does go to show the the old Babble saying YMMV does apply in mental treatment, because i have found Klonopin (rivotril) to have an anti-depressant effect on me, although a very very modest one.But i think anything that was going to give me stability for the serious issues i was/am having was going to have anti-depressant qualities.
I think if anyone finds themselves getting depressed on klonopin i would suggest they try 5-HTP as an add on before going fown the SSRI route.
Infact personally if the 5-HTP didn't do the trick i would ask for a stimulant before adding an SSRI also.
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