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What options for anxiety & depression have worked for you?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Feb 12, 2022 | Replies (24)
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@leah09

I have been on Klonopin for up to six years for Anxiety. I am already physically dependent upon it. Please note: There is a BIG difference between "addiction" and "physical dependence" upon a prescribed medication. My Doctor explained this to me. "Addiction" is when you go to great lengths to obtain the drug and
you abuse the drug, whereas "physical dependence" means your body has adjusted to the medication and you had a Doctor prescribe it to you. "Addiction" is meant more for illegal street type drugs. Leah09

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sallie70 | @sallie70 | Feb 12, 2022

You are correct in your distinction. That having been said, some people with addictive tendencies probably shouldn’t take clonazepam.

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Feb 12, 2022

Hello, @leah09. I'm glad that isn't you and you're taking your medications as prescribed. Unfortunately, some folks start out with a prescription from their physician that slowly grows into an addiction.

I know people who got dependent on Klonapin, Xanax or other similar class drugs . They take more than what's prescribed and try to get more and more of that drug or something else that will give them that same feeling. So, addiction is not just for illegal street drugs like heroin but for any substance (drugs, alcohol, food) that takes over a person and their lives become unmanageable.

My anxiety goes up and down and I've learned some strategies that help. How are you doing today?

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