Posted by notfeelingthebest on April 14, 2005, at 17:36:40
In reply to Re: klonopin and mood stabilizing » notfeelingthebest, posted by tendency on April 14, 2005, at 17:09:04
That was pretty much my conclusion. Dr.'s are so hesitant to medicate (which makes sense), but they never seem to fully respect the immense stress you deal with while not medicated - and how it gets worse and worse as the years go by. As you mature, you become increasingly aware of whats missing in your life, and the void gets bigger and bigger. The side-effects of living like this aren't really considered. Its as if, as long as you're not taking anything, you're safe.
My experience has pretty much been the same as yours. As soon as I started taking klonopin, this huge weight was lifted and the extra energy left over was incredible. I won't get into the dry subject of jogging, but I could literally run a full third longer than my regular time - instantly.
But, as I said, it didn't last. I have no interest in psychologists, and I have absolutely no interest in SSRIs, but after my experience with klonpin, I am certainly interested in exploring what the world of pharmacology has to offer. I guess I'm searching for my own personal magic-mix like most others here.
Its frustrating as hell though. Pick up the yellow pages and call a few pharmacists. Ask them the exact same questions about klonopin regarding long term use, tolerance, etc. Each one will contradict the next. Its absurd. I'd bet that pdocs are little different.
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