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Posted by matthhhh on September 18, 2003, at 20:58:02
Ive been taking klonopin 1.5mg for just over a month now. I have noticed that it has helped some with my ocd and anxiety, but I still dont feel confident, or being able to connect with other people, or feel motivated or able to persue conversation with anyone.
It just hasnt alleviated my symptoms to the degree that i would have liked it too. I also still feel tired, not nearly as much as i did on the ssris but still tired.
Any suggestions?
Posted by rianny on September 18, 2003, at 22:35:57
In reply to Experiences with Klonopin !, posted by matthhhh on September 18, 2003, at 20:58:02
I've been taking 1.0mg/day (.5 in the morning; .5 at bedtime) for 4 days.
It truly makes me calm and lessens my OCD symptoms, but I still get confused with the OC thoughts.
Also, talking with ppl in face-to-face situation is not perfectly comfortable.
I become drowsy after a few minutes of taking a pill, but it goes away.
My pdoc will prescribe me Nardil after a week, but not sure if I'll keep taking Klonopin or not (something to discuss with my pdoc).
So, why don't you ask your pdoc about MAOI's?
I read that MAOI's have better calming effects and make you more energetic. They have side effects and food restrictions, but side effects would go away after a few weeks or months.
Posted by jonh kimble on September 19, 2003, at 22:26:02
In reply to Re: Experiences with Klonopin !, posted by rianny on September 18, 2003, at 22:35:57
Hi, from what you said, im presuming that your taking it for social anxiety. I take it as well as needed and I have the exact same experience. The motivation to go out and be pro social and the self confidence, from a neurobiological point of view, comes from dopamine, and klono doesnt touch dopamine. I agree that you may look into an maoi, they have some pro dopamine effects but they didnt help me. Im currently on mirapex, a pure dopaminergic, but its to early to say if its helping. ill keep you informed. tom
Posted by Jasmine Neroli on September 22, 2003, at 22:39:30
In reply to Re: Experiences with Klonopin !, posted by rianny on September 18, 2003, at 22:35:57
Hi: I have GAD and am taking 1mg Klonopin per day for the past 6 weeks. I don't really have Social Anxiety, (so I can't really give a strong experience opinion on that aspect) but have found myself being more socially confident in the past 2 weeks. I also felt tired and low in energy initially, but that too has stopped, in the past 7 -10 days. So maybe it can take 4-6 weeks to gain tolerance to the sedating effect, and regain your energy back. I think you will find that tiredness easing up very soon. I have really found Klonopin to be a life-saver...hope it helps you too!
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