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[Ryanlk]

This year is the first time ever that I have decided to seek help with my anxiety and minor depression. I went to my doctor who had prescribed me clonazepam. It has honestly helped and I have notice a difference after a week. But I was only given a week to try. Now that im off it my anxiety isnt as server but I noticed im a little edgy. I have so many questions about what I should do.. should I stay on clonazepam or find a medication thats a better alternative.. is it dangerous to be on medication. Is it normal to feel this way? I feel like im drowning in my thoughts I feel like everyone is looking at me and talking about me and planning to ruin something in my life. I have a wonderful support system but its just not enough. I have a strong desire to be happy and want to be a part of the world again but its tough when I cant even thing straight. Ive never done drugs but I have had an issue with alcohol before which I have changed. Being on clonazepam and not being allowed to drink on the medication makes it easier for me to trun away from it. This level of anxiety is new and horrifying to me.

[RavenM]

Ryan, I understand how you feel. I have dealt with anxiety for 3 1/2 years but recently it has raised its awful head with a vengeance. That strong desire for happiness is what you need to use to help overcome this and win the fight. Just tell yourself that you will not allow anxiety to run your life! I have noticed that so many of us here are so young--we can not let anxiety destroy us. It is a scary experience and some days are worse than others. But recovery IS possible. Take comfort in the rest of us here that understand how you feel and battle the same demons you do. I avoided going on meds up until recently, but still my medication is for "as needed" and thankfully is non addicting. I also sometimes take a homeopathic anti anxiety pill that takes the edge off when I need a little boost. This causes no side effects and is non addicting. A few days ago, I started taking 143mg of Magnesium a day, as I read that a deficiency in magnesium (which are all too common in the United States and pretty much everywhere) can even lead to anxiety! I already have seen a change in my mentality and feel that I am on the path to recovery. I suggest going to the general discussion board and reading the sticky labeled: Magnesium and Amino Acids Cured My Anxiety. It is a wonderful thread where people share their amazing success withthese two incredible components that our bodies naturally need! I don't know about you, but I would rather feed my body something it already needs and recognizes instead of a medication so foreign to it. This may allow your body to heal, instead of simply masking the symptoms. Take care dear, and please look to all of us here as part of your support as you go through this rough time :)