Good point, Ellie. One of the more common side effects of Klonopin is memory impairment. It can also cause or increase dissociation. My family doctor prescribed it for me several years ago, not knowing about my dissociative disorder. When my T found out he wanted me off it immediately because it was making things worse rather than better. It's even been used as a date-rape drug so I don't know why it's often prescribed for people who dissociate, other than the fact that it's less addicting than similar drugs.
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Conversation with my therapist:
Doc: "You know, for the past few weeks you've seemed very disconnected from your emotions when you're here."
Me: "I'm not disconnected from my emotions. I just don't feel anything when I'm here."
(Pause)
Me: "Doc, why are you banging your head against the arm of your chair?"
Doc: "Because I'm not close enough to a wall."
It's official. I can even make therapists crazy.
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