I've heard the "only take medication when having anxiety" and that's completely different from what my doctor has advised. I've been on Klonopin (a.k.a. Clonazepam) for YEARS -- 1/4 mg. twice a day -- and have never increased the dosage. I take the first 1/4 mg. late morning and the 2nd 1/4 mg. before going to bed. In my completely "unprofessional" opinion, I have found that my body needs the medication, I have never needed to increase the dosage, and I don't feel that it's any different than someone who needs insulin or any other medication on a regular basis. I've never understood why anxiety/panic attacks are frowned on any more than any other chemical imbalance.