So, I'm tapering off klonopin currently and I'm miserable. I'm getting rebound anxiety and it's on an endless loop. I've tried all my coping strategies and skills and nothing's working.
I'm disassociating constantly also.
I don't really know what's next. Idk how long this'll last and I'm feeling hopeless. Yesterday was really bad and I'm really trying to not repeat yesterday. I'm tired and wired. Exhausted in every which way. I want to sleep but my anxiety won't let me. I can't eat because I'm nauseated, living on bites of food and Zofran.
I have crying spells often and I feel fragile, vulnerable, and sensitive. I guess I'm venting. I want so badly to have a functional day damn it! I get angry with this crap! 😤
The shittiest part is that I was put on this medication (20 years ago by a general practioner) not knowing that I'd have to deal with this. That's what happens. I get meds thrown at me with no knowledge or education on them. "Here, take this. You'll feel better". They see such easy answers to, such complicated problems. I know meds can help but, no one ever tells me "hey, take this BUT you're going to have a tough time with it in so many ways such as-it's tough on your liver and kidneys and your stomach will become ulcerative. Oh and good luck getting off of it, it's awful". I would have appreciated that honesty.
Does anyone have any advice on how to handle tapering symptoms? Really, advice on anything. I'm desperate and down. I really don't wanna deal with this anymore. This is not the life I want.
Thanks