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Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Aug 9 10:34pm | Replies (35)Comment receiving replies
I would NOT in any circumstances ask for Klonopin - EVER! It can screw you up and you will more than likely become dependent on it after just a few short weeks!! NEVER! Read up on it and withdrawal symptoms etc. don't let anyone tell you that it works for them. They are addicted, oh sorry, dependent, and don't even realize it! And most physicians are clueless of how Klonopin works. Maybe ask a pharmacist, who you can trust, how it can screw you up!
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Yes Klonopin can be hard to taper off but at 74 I am more concerned about enjoying life. My medications work for me and I think the fact that Klonopin/ Clonazepam is a controlled substance like heroin or OxyContin is absurd.
I have never heard of anyone overdosing on Klonopin. It is effective at reducing anxiety and works well with SSRI’s in treating depression.
Everyone has to find out what works for them and once they do they have to stick with it.
There is not a medication out there that doesn’t have side effects.
That being said living with constant depression and anxiety is something I wouldn’t wish on anybody.
Good luck to you. We are all addicted to something. I am also addicted to exercise and if I don’t get it six out of seven days a week I don’t feel right. The most important thing is to get to know your own body and stick with what works for you.
Alcohol is addictive as is nicotine. I choose not to use either one.
Good luck to you.
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Klonopin/Clonazepam is just one of the many benzodiazepines out there. Yes it is addictive but it can be very effective in treating crippling anxiety. I find that anxiety and depression are many times a package deal.
Klonopin when combined with the right antidepressants for you can be very effective. Treating depression and anxiety is trial and error until you find the right balance that works for you. I call it the sweet spot. I found my sweet spot years ago and it has continued to work for me. At 74 I am going to stick with it.
I can’t emphasize enough the importance of exercise with anything you are taking. It is a natural way to help control depression and invaluable to your overall health as you age. That plus it is fun. Maybe as you get older you can’t run like you used to but walking is still fun. Also water waking can be great and it is easier on the joints.