I was on 0.5 mg Klonopin for about 10 yrs. Going through withdrawal

A family member was on it for 8 years and experienced difficult withdrawal as well. He has been prescribed Wellbutrin. Tapering off the K gradually.

How awful. Your medication decisions should be your decisions!
I don't know a lot about theanine, and I've never tried it.
Is there any way you could get a second opinion, get a refill of the Klonopin, and taper off more gradually?
What have you learned or read so far about theanine? Do you see any pros or cons that might influence what you decide?

I've taken Welbutrin for 8 years and never had any problem s. It's a wonderful medicine for me. It knocks the anxiety doen to a place I can function. What don't you like about it?

All the side effects and possibility of seizures . I did not respond well to antidepressants in the past.
Maybe I will take another look at Wellbutrin.
Thank you so much for your reply.

Thank you for your reply. I posted my reply in the comments

I recently learned that physicians are supposed to fill continuing education credits each year, and that one of the ways they can get those is by attending drug-company-sponsored presentations. Now I wonder if that has something to do with why it seems that some doctors are especially given to prescribing certain medications?
My personal feeling is that in the end, you need to do your own research and sometimes be a bit of a squeaky wheel if you don't feel heard by your health care providers/prescribers.
I did a quick search for the words: difficulty discontinuing theanine
and this came up
https://www.longecity.org/forum/topic/50115-l-theanine-does-it-have-a-withdrawal/

One of my biggest fears and hesitations about antidepressants and other psychoactive drugs is how difficult it can be to discontinue them, as you are experiencing with the Klonopin.
Also, it can't hurt to make sure your vitamin D levels are within range. I recently learned that too little puts us at risk for anxiety, while too much puts us at risk for insomnia.

Good points. I have done my research and I found pros and cons about LTheanine supplements but more pros.
I take Vit D3 and my levels of Vit D are fine. I just wanted to ask about personal experiences.

Thank you so much. Excellent links.
Yes, we have to be informed patients and you are also right about doctors participating in pharmaceutical presentations.
Like with all medications- people may react differently and have different opinions.
I am very grateful for all your replies. Thank you

From some (probably youngish) folks on reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nootropics/comments/y598fg/constantly_worried_about_long_term_effects_of_l/

and a thread here that I found using the search feature:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternative-natural-supplements-anyone/