Need some advice please!

[Daninicole22]

Hi everyone! I’m new to this group.... I have had anxiety/panic disorder for as long as I can remember, I’m 29 and I was diagnosed officially when I was 14 years old. Recently in the past few months everything spiraled and got completely out of control!!! I began to have panic attacks daily, developed a depression, didn’t want to leave my house and felt scared of everything. It’s been hell to say the least... I have been also getting nerve testing done currently almost about done and should see the doctor in a few weeks for all my results. Currently I am taking Clonazepam as needed but felt in the past two weeks I’ve needed it like every two days or every other day... I don’t want to become dependent and I honestly don’t even want to be on them anymore. Does anyone else take these or any Benzos and have felt this way with being scared to become dependent!?

[souren]

Yes i have been taking clonazepam for over a year,and i have developed dependency on it.My Psychiatrist prescribed it for SOS,now i can't help myself the urge of taking it.I can't sleep in night without taking clonazepam,it is really a nightmare if you got dependent on it.And most importantly medical stores are very reluctant to sell it even with prescription..But in upside,it really helps me a lot,you can say it was a life saver to me..

If you can make yourself comfortable without clonazepam,then don't take them.

[Dolphin14]

I've been on it for years. The goal is to taper off when I become more stable.

Years ago benzo were given out like candy. Now they see the effects and are paying more attention to how much they order and the frequency.

For me, I've taken it as prescribed and it has helped in a huge way. So, I needed it and I took it. I'm dependent/addicted to it because that's what happens with this category of drugs. I'm not a drug abuser.

If I could go back in time I would have preferred not to take it because I know more about it now. But, I need it for quality of life. So I will address the withdrawal when the time comes.