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Posted by Anon2005 on July 6, 2005, at 10:58:53
My psych keeps warning me that it's addictive and I don't use it very often...it's come in handy to take the edge off my lexapro withdrawal and in the past when my anxiety skyrockets or I feel like I might go into a self-destructive impulsive phase. But how much is too much? How do you know if you are addicted? At this point in my treatment, I like to know it's there if I need it..like a security blanket.
TIA
Posted by afraid of everything on July 7, 2005, at 13:19:43
In reply to What constitutes Klonipin Addiction, posted by Anon2005 on July 6, 2005, at 10:58:53
Hi, TIA
I am hiding in my house right now - had to leave work early - because I am having severe lexapro withdrawal. Because of my history, my doctor would not give me any more klonipin or valium or adavan. I have impulse control issues, and the last time he gave me a prescription for valium I took thwe whole bottle and then cut my wrists. Strangely, suicide was not my motive. I just snapped one day. I am very afraid of pills for this reason, but when I could control the impulses and take one pill when I felt like I was going to jump out of my skin, I believe they saved my life. How long have you been off lexapro? What withdrawal symptoms do you have? How many klonipin are you taking? I think if they help you, take them, go for it. If you find yourself taking them as a replacement for daily anti-anxiety meds as opposed to helping you through a hard time, then talk to your doctor. There are also herbal remedies. And you can always get a kitten :) They help me :)
Posted by Anon2005 on July 8, 2005, at 17:12:32
In reply to Re: What constitutes Klonipin Addiction, posted by afraid of everything on July 7, 2005, at 13:19:43
> Hi, TIA
> I am hiding in my house right now - had to leave work early - because I am having severe lexapro withdrawal. Because of my history, my doctor would not give me any more klonipin or valium or adavan. I have impulse control issues, and the last time he gave me a prescription for valium I took thwe whole bottle and then cut my wrists. Strangely, suicide was not my motive. I just snapped one day. I am very afraid of pills for this reason, but when I could control the impulses and take one pill when I felt like I was going to jump out of my skin, I believe they saved my life. How long have you been off lexapro? What withdrawal symptoms do you have? How many klonipin are you taking? I think if they help you, take them, go for it. If you find yourself taking them as a replacement for daily anti-anxiety meds as opposed to helping you through a hard time, then talk to your doctor. There are also herbal remedies. And you can always get a kitten :) They help me :)
Hi--It's mostly when I get super stressed out and want to escape. It's not an everyday thing. If I get really upset and feel I may act out or annoy the crap out of my friends, I take 1.5 mg and it mellows me out then knocks me out for a couple of hours. Then I feel more in control when I wake up.
Posted by tug_slug on July 24, 2005, at 17:46:57
In reply to Re: What constitutes Klonipin Addiction, posted by Anon2005 on July 8, 2005, at 17:12:32
How much and how often do you take Klonopin?
Posted by djmmm on July 30, 2005, at 16:30:15
In reply to What constitutes Klonipin Addiction, posted by Anon2005 on July 6, 2005, at 10:58:53
> My psych keeps warning me that it's addictive and I don't use it very often...it's come in handy to take the edge off my lexapro withdrawal and in the past when my anxiety skyrockets or I feel like I might go into a self-destructive impulsive phase. But how much is too much? How do you know if you are addicted? At this point in my treatment, I like to know it's there if I need it..like a security blanket.
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> TIABassically, addiction involves a physical/mental craving for a substance, an escalation of dosage to retain the original "effects" of the drug, and a syndrome of withdrawal upon discontinualtion.
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