Posted by BRC on December 16, 2004, at 19:05:05
In reply to Re: Really a chemical imbalance or Klonopin addiction? » missamor, posted by Glydin on December 16, 2004, at 16:01:13
Hi,
This is BRC thanks for replying to my post. After reading some of the responses to this particular post I was wondering if you may know the answer to this question.
I have been reading and researching my medications since the day I started them. Different meds and combos for the past five years.
I have had every medical test known to man. I have been hospitalized for my anxiety, depression, and OCD. I just wanted to get back to normal. But it is five years later and I am struggling just like it was the first day it happened.
Anyway to get to my question--Do you think meds like Klonopin, SSRI's, and moodstabilizers such as Trileptal can cause irreversible damage if taken for long periods of time.
My problem is I cannot calm myself down. I cannot be still and I cannot keep my mind from racing constantly. Taking all of this medication only takes the edge off a little.
I have never drank nor done drugs. I was an honor grad in both high school and at the University level. I hold two degrees one in Business Administration and the other in Finance.
Now I have a problem just doing basic arithmatic. It seems as if I do not control my brain anymore.
I have had the best doctors, neurologist, and psychiatrist say that it is a neuropsychological disorder that strikes its victims in their early twenties. It hit me at 23. I am 28 now.
For the past five years I have been swallowing a pill of some sort from doctors who that I will need this medication for the rest of my life.
I have often wondered (since I was perfectly normal, happy, and rational in my thinking before I started all of this medication) that the medication could actually be the root of the entire problems.
From a person who has taken psych meds before what do you think.
Sorry for such a long post.
Thanks,
BRC
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