[jean17]

My depression is in remission, but I've been having days and days of nausea. When I started on Clonazepam 0.5 mg bid it cleared right up. My problem is that I know our psych docs don't like us on Benzos and I understand all that, but it's the only thing that works. I feel like the alternative of being completely debilitated by nausea and losing weight outweighs the potential problems with a benzo. If taking clonazepam means that I can have a life, isn't it worth it? to everyone who needs one.

[Hellion]

I don't think there is anything wrong with using Clonozepam for anxiety if it works for you. It didn't work for me at all, I ended up drinking on it to though which probably added to it but it was getting quite addictive before that. I know what does work for me but it doesn't always get taken very seriously...since the medicinal uses of cannabis are not widely known yet. At least with clonozepam its a legitimate prescription and no potential legal issues whatsoever if taken as directed.

Everyone is different so its only natural one medication could help some people and do anything but help others. I think psych docs need to stick to looking at what works rather than not wanting to prescribe certain meds because they personally would prefer people not take it....if it works for you and the benefits outweigh the risks in your case that is all that should matter.

I think a little bloodwork done by your personal physician is called for. Something is going on that is causing you the nausea, and you need to find out what it is. After
that's done and you've been given a report, you may feel much better and know what to do to help yourself avoid it without having to take benzos to relieve it.

Take care of yourself, first.

[newlifeyeah]

Originally Posted by jean17

My depression is in remission, but I've been having days and days of nausea. When I started on Clonazepam 0.5 mg bid it cleared right up. My problem is that I know our psych docs don't like us on Benzos and I understand all that, but it's the only thing that works. I feel like the alternative of being completely debilitated by nausea and losing weight outweighs the potential problems with a benzo. If taking clonazepam means that I can have a life, isn't it worth it? to everyone who needs one.

the best treatment for anxiety on the long term is psychotherapy, and being open to psychotherapy. Anxiety doesn't just come alone. It has it's causes. You got to find the root of your insecurity, and really work on it. That's the cure. of course when it gets out of hand you can take a xanax or whatever, but on the long run, it actually makes it worse, cause it makes you believe that perhaps everything is okay. and when you quit the benzos you will find out, that the problem is still there. you gotta kill it by the root of it!
trust me, I've been there.

knowing why it happens, is the key in solving the problem.

[Little Lulu]

I am going to assume you are sure that anxiety is the cause of the nausea. That being said, I have anxiety and have used Clonazepam 0.5 for 13 years with good results. I used to take it three times a day but now only take it at bedtime and occasionally when I am anxious during the day. I have also used therapy and a support group (I still use the group) with good results. I did not like the side effects of SSRIs and chose not to take them. Just my personal experience ...

[Hellion]

Originally Posted by newlifeyeah

the best treatment for anxiety on the long term is psychotherapy, and being open to psychotherapy. Anxiety doesn't just come alone. It has it's causes. You got to find the root of your insecurity, and really work on it. That's the cure. of course when it gets out of hand you can take a xanax or whatever, but on the long run, it actually makes it worse, cause it makes you believe that perhaps everything is okay. and when you quit the benzos you will find out, that the problem is still there. you gotta kill it by the root of it!
trust me, I've been there.

knowing why it happens, is the key in solving the problem.

Some people do realize meds/drugs only temporarily relieve symptoms...but do not in fact make the underlying problem go away. Its possible to acknowledge a problem cannot be fixed and know you are only temporarily relieving ongoing symptoms.

But yeah with benzos I would not suggest taking them except when it is out of hand...since they can be addictive and so its not good to get in the habit of 'needing' it anytime you feel even the slightest anxiety. Thats essentially what happened to me, I mean I knew there was addiction danger but I didn't realize quite how serious it was I guess.

[healingme4me]

Originally Posted by newlifeyeah

the best treatment for anxiety on the long term is psychotherapy, and being open to psychotherapy. Anxiety doesn't just come alone. It has it's causes.

trust me, I've been there.

knowing why it happens, is the key in solving the problem.

I agree, mostly. I say mostly, because when I get a heart palpitation, it could be, for me, physiological. Those, for me, don't always have an obvious trigger point. Yet, my anxiety is usually stress provoked. And I have to usually reevaluate what is going on in my life. Extreme stress, pent up stress can bring it on, for me. So, for me, it's a mixed bag, of why it happens. Sometimes, I can just be relaxing and poof, there it is.

As far as other anxiety reactions, I need to stop and look at what my stressors are. Of course, with my other illness, MS, I really need to keep a handle on my stress levels. I sometimes, get an autoimmune reaction to stress, such a an outbreak of psoriasis, that reminds me to step back from life's stressors the best I can.

Hope you can find the root of your anxiety to better cope with it. I find, that if I am penting up resentments towards others, I am more likely to feel anxiety. Learning to stick up for myself and not allow others to cross my personal boundaries, is key.