Posted by Guy on May 1, 2002, at 22:41:52
There is so much conflicting info about the benzos.... I have had debilitating anxiety (GAD and insomnia)for about five years and tried every AD in the book, all to no avail. The AD's usually made me worse. Now I'm wondering if clonazepam is the way to go. Some people say it's great while others warn it will take me down the road to hell. Who is one to believe?? It seems to me that most of the problems are reported by those who decide to quit the drug, rather than by those who continue treatment. Is this an accurate perception? My biggest fear is having the drug poop out and then being faced with a horrific withdrawal syndrome. I'm wondering if those who take the drug long-term do so for the continuing anti-anxiety effect, or just because they don't want to deal with the withdrawal symptoms. I'd love to get some relief, but I don't want to trade in my current problems for even bigger ones in the future. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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