I'm new and need advice on Benzo's

[joylaurel]

Hi,
I just joined this forum. I have been taking Klonopin for the past 19 years, .5K x 4 times a day. For some reason, the Klonopin stopped working last year. I tried to up the dosage, the doc's put me on Atavan as well as Xanax, and nothing helped the anxiety or panicky feelings.

I feel as though I'm in withdrawl, but not sure if this can happen while I'm still on the same doseage of Klonopin. Could this be some kind of tolerance withdrawl? I have anxiety all of the time now. I suppose I never learned coping skills to deal with the anxiety.

My doctor started me on Lexapro which is supposed to help with anxiety as well as depression. I hate being on more med's. I wish I could be med free and calm. I'm worried about coming off of the Klonopin because of horror stories that I've read Benzo boards concerning getting off of Benzo's and Klonopin in particular.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Joylaurel

[kellie]

hiya joy :welcome: to nmp its lovely to have you here :D . you will get lots of support/advice and make some great friends along the way. im sorry but i canrt give you any advice on the meds as ive never taken then myself, but there are plenty here who can. dont forget to visit the chat room and talk to us all.
best wishes

take care :hugs: :hugs: :hugs:
kellie .xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Lilith1980]

Hi Joy

Welcome to NMP :)

I dont have any advice regarding the benzos but I am sure there are other people on the forum who will be able to help you.

Jo xxxxx

[SANDYJANE]

hi and big warm welcome , sorry i cant help with the benzos, but im sure someone will be able to..

love sandyjanexxx

[Lindalou64]

Hello Joy And Welcome Im On Klonopin 2mgs 4x A Day As Needed Which Is Barely Ever......but I Was On Valium For 14 Yrs To Klonopin Had No Withdrawels.where You Are On Ativan And Xanex....i Dont See You Withdrawing Since Its Another Benzo.....like You Said Recovering From This Is Behavorial....tools Ect.....its Help Me Wonders......the Kolonpin Is To Take The Edge Off Hopin To Get Off When I Can.......i Wish Ya Well...........linda

[nomorepanic]

Hi Joy

A warm :welcome: aboard and lovely to see you here.

Hope we can be of some help and you meet some like-minded people and get loads of support and advice.

[chalky]

Hi JoyLaurel,

Welcome to the Forum.

:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

You will get loads of support and advice here.
There is quite a lot of Info on coping skills available through the Main Menu.
Best wishes,
Chalky

[trac67]

Hi,

Welcome to the forum, you will get a lot of good advice here and make some new friends

Take care

Trac xxx

[Nibbles]

Hi and :welcome:

You'll get loads of advice and support here while making new friends along the way.

Take care,

Mike :)