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Originally Posted by Hbomb0903
I have a prescription for Klonopin because I get very anxious and have trouble sleeping sometimes. I've found myself in this state I'm in taking it more frequently. Not even to the full dose I'm prescribed, which is .5 once a day, but more PRN because I've not often taken it every day for a while.
Could this be making me worse? I have a bipolar friend who thinks the sedative effect might now be such a good idea. I know I was so agitated yesterday but after I took a half of one I felt much more able to just cope with being in my own skin.
Was wondering about other's experiences with benzos.
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I will share my experience with Klonopin. Of course everyone is different
so take it for what it's worth. I started using Klonopin for sleep many years ago. Eventually I ended up taking more to sleep and then also for anxiety. It is sedating and I believe it can maybe contribute to a more depressed mood. In the end I became very addicted to it. My body got very dependent on it. I ended up going off of it and had the most horrible withdrawal symptoms. I swore I would never take another benzo again. Now I use Vistaril for anxiety....and I have bad anxiety. It's not as strong as klonopin but at least it's not addictive. I have also used Propranolol. I hope you find what works best for you.