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If you're serious about not wanting to take medication there are many ways to treat anxiety without it. Medication can help but it also comes with a host of side effects.
I recommend CBT. If...

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I was on it for a year. For me itI didn't work. I felt depressed and unmotivated. I do know that it has worked for many people though. I would give it some time ( maybe 3-4 weeks ) if it is...

Completely disagree. For some people even with a slow taper (read Ashton manual) multiple side effects still occur. These include, increased anxiety, insomnia, obtrusive thoughts, the list goes on....

Amen forwells!!!! So true!!!! It's the hardest thing I've ever gone through

Hi - I'm sorry you're suffering. I too am weaning off klonopin. Most drs don't understand that benzo withdrawal is real. It doesn't happen to everyone so those of us who do suffer usually have to do...

Hi - so sorry you're suffering :( I've suffered from anxiety for a long time. It really helps to talk to someone maybe your parents or teacher? There are a lot of techniques that you can learn to...

You have a cool name ;). What's going on? Why are you feeling sad?

Hi - web md reports that any dose over 40 mg is when the heart issues can occur so you should be fine. It's just hard when you have anxiety and you read about your medicine and heart risks. That can...

Hi - ssri's make me more depressed. Even my psychiatrist knows there is nothing I can take. She says its just going to suck until it doesn't :(

I was put on Ativan in 2009 for extreme anxiety and insomnia. Within about 3 wks I started noticing behavioral changes and also felt quite ill on it. Since I hadn't been on it long and was on such a...

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It's still been a nightmare :(

Hi - If those thoughts continue I would definitely bring it up to your dr. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

Anyone having trouble tapering off klonopin? I've been in a fiery hell now for 8 months trying to get off the stuff :(

I'm currently on .375 down from .5 but I've been on benzos for about 3 years now. It's been 3 years of pure hell for me. Can't wait to have my life back :(

You're so lucky. I'm having such a hard time getting off of klonopin :(
How much were you taking and how long did it take to get off of it?

Progesterone levels lower when we get our period. Progesterone is the "feel good" hormone. We have very high levels of it when we're pregnant.
However, I tried bio identical progesterone and it made...

Go to www.benzobuddies.com. You'll get all the i information you need about withdrawing from klonopin.

Ativan is a short acting benzodiazepine. It's used for anxiety disorders. It had sedating properties and works well if having panic attacks. However, it's very easy to become dependent on these meds...

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Benzo withdrawal can be very difficult. I too am trying to come off klonopin. I get a lot of info on a web site called benzo buddies. You should check it out.

Yes, I've experienced this too. I have been tapering off of klonopin and this tends to happen when I'm in withdrawal. It's very uncomfortable.

If the .5 works why not stay there?

It's so HARD to relax when your heart is pounding. I know I have been there. Have you checked your heart rate? It might not be as fast as you think. Sometimes when it's pounding it just feels fast....

Hi - do you have anxiety? Were you diagnosed before pregnancy? Regardless, you should run this by your dr. If nothing else for peace of mind.
I have anxiety and when I was pregnant I would have...

I would speak to your dr. At least let him know what your symptoms are. Celexa is used quite often to treat anxiety because it doesn't have a lot of side effects. It sounds like your having some...

It's important to distinguish if it's truly dizziness that you're feeling. I too often think I feel dizzy but when I googled the symptoms I was actually light headed. When you say dizzy is the room...