Getting off Klonopin (klonazepam)
Would like information of others who have taken this medication. How long prescribed, how you got off this. Did you have side effects following. Any & all information is greatly appreciated.
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I am going to see Psychiatrist in few days. I know it is horrible journey. You are right about physicians, I am not the only one who was on it for a long time. I think it was just reality at that time. I was on very low dose, can’t imagine how people feel on higher dose.
I use LTheanine Serene and Calm magnesium supplements now to help with all the withdrawal symptoms .
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1 ReactionI am 67 yrs old and all my life I was sensitive person.
Anxiety was part of the picture. I experienced multiple losses of loved ones. Few close to me people gone one by one. This medication was helping me to survive and never was good time to quit.I thought I will be on it until the end. Never imagine this horror
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1 ReactionYou poor thing. Just be careful with the psychiatrist because their main purpose is to prescribe more drugs . 😬. I wish you the best of luck. Stay strong!
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2 ReactionsThank you
I understand your struggle as I have gone thru it myself. Have you considered a good quality CBD supplement? That helped me a lot! Also, short exercise routines...15 minutes is enough. When I felt the "bad" time coming on, I put on you tube and found an aerobic or dance workout. The results are quite amazing, as it produces some natural endorphins and gets you out of your head. I wish you the best, and know that what you're going thru is not forever. Once you get thru it, there is a better, more peaceful place waiting for you.
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3 ReactionsThank you so much for your post. I go swimming and I walk twice a day. It helps.
I am going to try CBD supplement. Many people recommend it.
It has been interesting journey. I will never forget this experience.
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2 ReactionsDo you remember how long the very bad days lasted?
I will look for dance videos. Great idea. Thanks again
Thank you so much for your reply. Good advice.
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1 ReactionYou are correct about the incompetence of this doctor. There is a definitive protocol for tapering off klonopin and clearly she didn't follow it. She caused needless suffering for you, and I'm so sorry for that. Moving forward, I hope you find a doctor who shows a lot more compassion. As far as the bad times, I think it is different for everybody, depending on the circumstances. Your brain literally needs to rewire and it takes time. As others have said, be careful of the psychiatrists...they're the ones who got me so messed up. I hope you find some relief soon, and let us know how you are doing.
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2 ReactionsI am going to see highly recommended psychiatrist who listens to their patients. I will be careful.
You are right about individual experiences.
Thank you again.
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