I've been diagnosed bp2 for more than 30 yrs. and currently on 450 mg. lithium and 1/2 of .25 mg. klonopin daily..upping the klonopin if I'm feeling more agitated or anxious during the day. Around 5:30 a.m. hubby tells me he's just been stung by a scorpion (common here in Az). I immediately react by asking how he feels (got stung on finger) and google what to do about a scorpion sting. I start to do what it says to treat the sting, but I noticed that my reaction and any fears were all in my head (intellectually) rather than emotionally (in my gut). I believe all the years on meds. have blunted my emotions/feelings and will discuss this with my pdoc next week, but wanted to hear from those of you who may understand what I am experiencing.