I understand completely! I'm 67 & live in Florida where doctors practice CYA medicine. They're all afraid to prescribe Clonazapam with hydrocodone despite me assuring them I'll sign a waiver of responsibility for them. I have dealt with chronic 24/7 pain since 1996 & the anxiety & depression that accompanies it. In all that time, I've never had issues with my pain & Benzo doses. I just want to live my life more comfortably & I'm not concerned with it shortening my life. I'm tired of being disabled & hurting, falling, feeling anxious all the time. Why don't they understand that?