Posted by cubbybear on January 18, 2004, at 23:54:52
In reply to Re: Benzo Phaseout and Dreams, posted by mattdds on January 18, 2004, at 2:36:40
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> Just a couple quick questions, if I may.
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> How are you dealing with your anxiety now? I'm assuming that's why you took Klonopin in the first place? Also, why did you decide to taper off? Is your quality of life better now that you discontinued benzos?It might surprise you but I initially started on Klonopin to counter the *insomnia* I was experiencing as a side-effect of depression. The AD I was taking then (Remeron) was pooping out and I was experiencing the misery of depression, of which premature awakening was just one symptom.
After my depression went into remission (from MAOI Parnate), my sleep stabilized again, so there was no need to continue with the Klonopin. (And one of the great benefits of Parnate is that it is also effective at countering anxiety that is another side-effect of my depression.)
In the rare instances when I experience jet lag or "break-through" anxiety during a stressful situation, I'd take Klonopin or Xanax as-needed.
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