Posted by Dragonslayer on March 18, 2003, at 7:01:14
I read, with interest, your posting on Klonopin and the reasons for quitting, in particular. I'm on a low dose - really low, just at night and am reluctant to give it up. Been on it continuously for coming up on a year. The *symptoms* noted for you wanting to quit the drug describe me. The lack of fun and, the always sought after, happiness. Also, lack of drive and motivation. Nothing much *moves* me. I function ok, but just don't feel a lot of what I wish I did. I can't sort out if it's the K or an underlying depressive state. It really doesn't feel that depressive ( weird to say, but true ) - just blah. Tell me, if you would, did stopping the Klonopin help with the reasons you sited for getting off of it ?? Did joy return to Mudville (ha,ha)? It's scary, I hate the anxiety, but I don't really like this either - maybe I'm asking for too much. I've tried other meds. Side effects were unbearable. K worked really well, but it feels like I want to see how it would fly without it. My Dr's ok with this, we've discussed it, I just can't seem to commit to the doing it. It's like my security flake of K ! I realize anxiety will return some and the not sleeping thing, man I hate that !! I can't go lower on dose, unless I do some kind of liquid preparation. Anyway, sharing your experience with this would be appreciated. Thanks.
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