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@daveshaw developing tolerance for Klonopin has nothing to do with personality, in my view and from what I have read. I have been told the body can get accustomed to a certain dose over time and more is needed to get the same effect. You are fortunate that has not happened to you but I don't think it is helpful to blame those for whom it has happened as addictive personalities or "abusers" or lacking "common sense."
The fact that you could not reduce your Klonopin shows that you did develop dependency, but your tolerance did not increase. So you weren't able to get off but you also didn't need to go up on dose.
I avoid taking Klonopin more than two days in a row. I stick to 1/4 or in a rare case 1/3 of the lowest dose. My body is sensitive and I would expect tolerance to develop so I am careful. I use 30 0.5mg pills in 9-12 months so doctors continue to prescribe for me.
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You are absolutely correct about the dependence which is a nice way of saying addicted frankly. If it works for some, stay on it if you wish but for anyone who suffers trying to get off of it, it simply illustrates your dependence/addiction. It's no different than an illegal street drug with the addiction characteristics. I guess the only thing that would concern me is the issue of whether or not one is more prone to get dementia being on this drug, I have read it does up the possibility which I assume is one reason docs don't want people on this class of drugs these days.
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I am sorry if I offended you. I was just telling you my experience but I know that is not true for everyone.
I watched my late wife’s two sisters who started smoking at 14 both die from their decisions. One died of lung cancer that spread to her brain which led to a very painful death. The other who was also a heavy drinker died of complications of severe COPD and alcohol dementia.
Everyone is different and I was just being honest about my experiences. If I came across as self righteous I am truly sorry.
I feel sorry for the people that suffer from opioid addiction and abuse prescription drugs. Yes withdrawals symptoms prove I am addicted but I feel fortunate that I have never had to increase my dosage of Klonopin. I feel sorry for the people that have had to do that. Many times when under stress I have been tempted to take additional Klonopin but stopped short of doing it.
Please accept my apologies if I have upset you or anyone else on this post.