I have anxiety and depression for 3 years now. I've been to a few psychiatrists and used different meds. Right now I'm on Pristiq 50mg and klonopin 3mg for 3 years. My husband doesn't want me on meds so it's always a fight but I'm not feeling better and think the klonopin stopped working and I'll never get off of it. Also, I feel like I'll never get better crying most of the time. I I am new to this site
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Hi puppy11, oh I love that name. Getting the right meds, the right doses, not too high and yet not too low that it's ineffective. Staying on them for a short time since they do lose their efficacy. Which may very well be what happen with the Klonopin. The daily crying I went through aggravated everyone around me until my doctor weaned me off my benzo and the crying stopped. Your husband may be right in thinking if the meds don't work then why be on them. Of course, only your doctor can advise you. I hope you find some answers soon. I literally couldn't talk to anyone without crying. Not the way to face each day. Good Luck x
I'm afraid if I go off he klonopin the anxiety will get worse. I'm afraid of the anxiety
puppy11, I fully understand your fear. If it is not working anymore, it is actually feeding your fear. Your brain wants a higher dose or a different med. It will badger you until you give in. I came to a decision after the doctor took me off one benzo and put me on another and that didn't work. As he raised the dose higher and higher, I was still scared but a walking zombie. Since there didn't seem to be an answer, I felt what do I have to lose by getting off my benzos. (30 years is a long time) With proper guidance in weaning slowly and seeing the doctor, I did it. It wasn't easy, but I did it. And now it's been over 2 years w/o any benzos. I'm alive, my brain has healed and no longer wants drugs. puppy, it's a decision that you and your doctor need to make, not your husband. You have to be ready. I wish you well. x
Thanks! I'm so scared. The thoughts make my anxiety worse