Posted by tex1 on May 9, 2002, at 2:44:41
In reply to Unexpected Klonopin benefit...?, posted by andyboy on May 7, 2002, at 16:37:09
> Hey folks
> Been awile since I last posted, but noticed something that could perhaps be credited towards my Klonopin therapy. When I first started, I can remember reading that for some individuals, it not only dulled the panic/anxiety, but sometimes strong feelings in general(indifference). Anyway was recently "dumped" by girlfriend of 4+ years, who I was very much in love with. However when she "dropped the bomb" I was seemingly uneffected. I absolutely could not explain it. No tears, no anger, nothing. Just the "oh well..."philosophy. The reason I am saying this is because I came accross and old journal the other day that described my feelings after my 1st girlfriend and I broke up (years back) and I was devistated at the time. I mean Im not saying that Klono is the reason for my indifference-but it has surely helped take the sting out of the breakup.
> Andy
Really very good post. Coming up with this questions is always interesting. Seing how meds may change feelings.I believe that not only benzos can blunt your feelings but even the ADs. The "oh well.." philosphy can be both useful or dangerous. Who know which is the appropiate reaction to the loss of a loved one ? I believe that in this case personality traits play an important role. Being dependent from a every single move of our partner can be dangerous for some of us. I've always suffered an intense separation anxiety and one can even say I have dependent personality traits with some obsessive thoughts. The only sign that can prelude to a possible broke up make me very very anxious. I believe that not react to the same way to a certain stimulus, then I believe that is important to look for the way we WANT to react.Tex
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