I am still experiencing anxiety symptoms such as difficult breathing, headaches and loss of appetite, with the occasional chest pain and muscle aches. I had a virtual visit with my doctor and told her that I was really struggling with my anxiety and it’s simply not going away. She prescribed me .5 mg of Clonazepam (Klonopin) and 10 mg of Paroxentine (Paxil). I’m grateful that she prescribed me medication but my anxiety now has me worried to take the medication, specifically the Klonopin. Here are my fears:
1. My breathing issues are something other than anxiety like possibly my lungs and the Klonopin will make me stop breathing.
2. I have some undiagnosed medical issue and taking the medication will kill me.
3. I will have a bad reaction to the Klonopin and it will kill me.
4. Just overall how the Klonopin will make me feel
5. I will get addicted to the Klonopin
6. I may have bad side effects from both of the drugs.
Has anyone had any experience with this drugs? Should I take them? Please help ease my mind because I have so many negative thoughts right now!