tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.comments2024-02-24T21:45:39.650-05:00My Life As 3DDDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07333974041672267981noreply@blogger.comBlogger895125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-63336533267009242192023-11-14T13:18:07.324-05:002023-11-14T13:18:07.324-05:00It’s not fair being between functioning yet deteri...It’s not fair being between functioning yet deteriorating at the same time and free of the anxiety of going to doc visit/pharmacy shortage hell that takes all I have to walk in and be rejected for the refill that I desperately need. It’s hell, but the medicine has made me able to function. So chasing my tail and defeated…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-46726970127503729492023-11-14T13:10:55.373-05:002023-11-14T13:10:55.373-05:00I’m in tears reading this, I feel the same way you...I’m in tears reading this, I feel the same way you described. Very glad that you escaped this stuff. I am trying to get my freedom back from these meds. I can’t do it anymore. Thank you for sharing your experience. I look forward to letting go of this horrid nightmare!!!!Simonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-15146980867402186882023-07-31T19:31:48.551-04:002023-07-31T19:31:48.551-04:00Pass me the holiday turkey, peas / and the delicio...Pass me the holiday turkey, peas / and the delicious stuffing flanked / by buttered potatoes with gravy / since I’ve said grace with plenty ease / for the good food received I’ve thanked / my Maker who’s found me worthy. // It seems that unlike the many of those / in the unlucky Third World nation / I’ve been found by God deserving / to not have to endure the awful woes / and the stomach wrenching starvation / suffered by them with no dinner serving. // So please hand me the succulent corn / the cranberry sauce, fresh baked bread / since for my grub I’ve praised the Lord / yet I need not hear about those born / whose meal I’ve been granted instead / as they receive / naught of the grand hoard.Frank Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112644213169726606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-63057463167822576062023-03-12T15:36:56.255-04:002023-03-12T15:36:56.255-04:00I stumbled upon this while I'm tapering klonop...I stumbled upon this while I'm tapering klonopin, how is life post klonopin? Keep writing these blogs , I shall read them sir! ✌ Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-67545984409644523252022-08-30T08:58:28.339-04:002022-08-30T08:58:28.339-04:00Steve your right without klonpin for anxiety. I wo...Steve your right without klonpin for anxiety. I would never have went back work. Function has human being. I am 65 years old and have been takeing it for 28yrs. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-36544023155999940402022-06-02T17:39:25.913-04:002022-06-02T17:39:25.913-04:00I am struggling very hard to get off prescribed Kl...I am struggling very hard to get off prescribed Klonopin which I have been on nearly 6 years straight now. I am 62 years old and this drug is like a Benedict Arnold. On one hand it helped me but now it has betrayed me! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-77956786809497799722021-10-29T11:40:34.353-04:002021-10-29T11:40:34.353-04:00I'm glad the medication helps you, Steve. Unfo...I'm glad the medication helps you, Steve. Unfortunately, it made my life a living hell. And I know plenty of others who have suffered the same fate. If you ever have to go off of it, I pray that you'll be able to survive the withdrawals. As far as you suggesting that I should've researched the drug on my own, we'll agree to disagree on that point. Doctor--especially psychiatrists--have a responsibility to inform their patients of any potential hazards or side effects of medication they prescribe. "Do no harm."DDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07333974041672267981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-72203928785618328832021-10-29T11:20:41.062-04:002021-10-29T11:20:41.062-04:00Some people need this med. I have a terrible anxie...Some people need this med. I have a terrible anxiety disorder and klonopin has saved my life. I had to do a risk benefits analysis. Take it and get dependant on it or not take it and be debilitated by anxiety. I chose the klonopin route. This drug and others like it have been demonized. You should have done your own research on the drug before taking it. Did you read the inserts. Did you ask the pharmacist. Dud you research the drug on the internet before taking. Maybe your doctor didn't tell you but you should have done your own research on it. Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889715046002589467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-35161819220439851322021-08-15T19:07:59.576-04:002021-08-15T19:07:59.576-04:00Totally agree. 0.5mg 5 times a day is FAR too much...Totally agree. 0.5mg 5 times a day is FAR too much. Doctor was totally irresponsible.mistywindowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607536271295934033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-42774542819544811282021-07-25T16:48:29.465-04:002021-07-25T16:48:29.465-04:00Dean Dauphinais...I need to contact you about Klon...Dean Dauphinais...I need to contact you about Klonopin and the regularity of prescription over years. It is very important. <br /><br />Thanks...and God Bless..<br /><br />Jeffrey S Philo Lead Meteorologist National Weather Service (retired) 6830 Boardwalk Ave Corpus Christi TX 78414 jeff.philo@yahoo.com jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016258029025125602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-13951185609474795462021-07-21T12:16:10.335-04:002021-07-21T12:16:10.335-04:00I’ve been on Klonopin .5 mg for 27 years. If I de...I’ve been on Klonopin .5 mg for 27 years. If I decide to get off of it I’m going to go very slow at my own pace with the milk titration method described in Crazy Canuck’s YouTubes.<br />https://youtu.be/pmLufKbQHyQKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08955348392986410685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-36898346645760406182021-05-18T21:17:58.849-04:002021-05-18T21:17:58.849-04:00Hi Dean
I'm glad I found you. I am just gettin...Hi Dean<br />I'm glad I found you. I am just getting back to blogging. I started an addiction blog over 10 years ago when my son was still out there. He is almost 10 years sober today. I am trying to spread the message of hope. Recovery is possible. I'm currently writing a memoir about my family and the family disease of addiction. I am grateful for so many things. I start every morning in gratitude. We too had a wierd Thanksgiving without our family, but we are looking forward to a big family trip in July. Glad you are here.Melinda https://www.blogger.com/profile/18144940269638448146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-45544217300002676092021-03-31T15:09:05.115-04:002021-03-31T15:09:05.115-04:00Not sure if you read these anymore or if this blog...Not sure if you read these anymore or if this blog still exists. I just turned 40. I'm in the same boat. Although I've been taking them for 16yrs. A few months ago I started exhibiting Alzheimer-like symptoms. I'm down to .5mg 1/day, and 2 if I need it. Lately, I have... and now my sleep dr. is recommending I take more so I can sleep at night. Obviously, I told him no and that I wouldn't do that. He was truly confused in my response and explanation.<br /><br />I'm finding it very difficult to stop this last .5mg! Any stories of success and how it made you feel after you were off it would be greatly appreciated by anyone. I feel this drug has ransomed my life. Thank you for reading.Anthonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-29428679364985493882020-12-02T08:55:17.610-05:002020-12-02T08:55:17.610-05:00Happy belated Thanksgiving to you Dean. Happy belated Thanksgiving to you Dean. Dad and Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204246139693620329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-17472594648048504502020-11-16T22:33:09.408-05:002020-11-16T22:33:09.408-05:00Try getting off Effexor ER it was terable my head ...Try getting off Effexor ER it was terable my head was dripping like a fouset tremabling axiaty thru the roof and 6 mouths latter it was going strong I don't know how long it would of lasted so I go to my doctor and get a script for Klonopin and Trazadone and I feel great I'll take them for as long as I can Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-31181263674391823232020-10-12T21:49:16.033-04:002020-10-12T21:49:16.033-04:00I "broke up" with Klonopin two months sh...I "broke up" with Klonopin two months shy of a year ago ago after being on it for around 15 months. Withdrawal was most definitely hell on earth. It's being ripped from your mother's womb It's awakening to a most horrific reality and relearning almost everything, literally even some basic things almost as though you're an invalid of sorts. I am still struggling in many ways but perhaps the hardest thing is how much I want to get back on it. I miss the way I felt on it :(The Ravennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-668393785831997882020-06-03T12:56:45.719-04:002020-06-03T12:56:45.719-04:00I am appalled by our mental//medical health care s...I am appalled by our mental//medical health care system. It totally baffles me that your doctor put you on such a high dose of a benzo. <br /><br />I too was struggling with anxiety and about 8 years ago I was put on .25 mg of Xanax . Over the years, being naive and certainly not self advocating ....but in mental disarray, I’ve ended up on 2 mg of Xanax a day. I never asked for an increase and also followed the directions of taking the meditation and, had NO idea the havoc it would cause, nor the physical dependency.<br /><br />My psychiatrist also NEVER warned me as to the potential dangers... I was in a very bad place over a year ago and had “suicidal ideations”, went to a behavioral health hospital, where they proceeded to stop ALL of my medications, aside from my antidepressant and, started me on Ativan. I knew something wasn’t right. <br /><br />Two days in I asked the doctor why the stopped the Xanax, he mumbled something about how Ativan and Xanax were in the same family and then ASKED ME, if I wanted to stop the Ativan and resume the Xanax. I had no clue what the difference was and said, “I guess..” <br /><br />Worst uninformed mistake of my life. I ended up having 2 seizures, the second one resulting in a fall because I was left unattended and I sustained a traumatic brain injury. <br /><br />I’ve been telling my psychiatrist I want to get off of benzos, they either ignore me or, due to Covid and just having phone appointments that they don’t feel “comfortable” doing it without seeing me in person. <br /><br />I would do almost ANYTHING to have never taken one benzo in my life. I know do tons of research and refuse medications with horrible side effects. I hate ever doctor that is so negligent, most likely because they are getting a kickback from a pharmaceutical company. They deserve to lose their medical license and die a thousand excruciating deaths. Fuckers. <br /><br />I apologize for the language. I feel your pain and I hope you’re so proud of how far you have come. There a great documentary on CNN, This Is Life with Lisa Ling...benzos are most likely the next epidemic, aside from opioids. Best of luck to you. Thank you for sharing your story. <br /><br />Meghan - jocelyn5729@hotmail.com BBCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-59075844413341039122020-05-16T15:29:02.685-04:002020-05-16T15:29:02.685-04:00I have been on this 35 years! I want off but I kno...I have been on this 35 years! I want off but I know what the side effects feel like! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-83433791283376251232020-05-16T15:26:59.442-04:002020-05-16T15:26:59.442-04:00Please contact me at LindaKay777@aol.com. Going th...Please contact me at LindaKay777@aol.com. Going through a similar experience. <br />Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-33777042823821624732020-01-11T21:52:11.477-05:002020-01-11T21:52:11.477-05:00How do I contact You? Cheers, patHow do I contact You? Cheers, patPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07452824354090946184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-53043671303305766872020-01-04T21:58:55.863-05:002020-01-04T21:58:55.863-05:00I was on 6mg per day..2mg 3x per day...approx 17 y...I was on 6mg per day..2mg 3x per day...approx 17 yrs. I am klonapin free after 2 months of hospital detox supervision and then addiction/behavioral hospital for suicidal.. seeing and hearing things..seizures and now only the tremors and slow hand/eye coordination. My handwriting is improving. It has looked awful but praise God, I made it. I am having to file for disability at 48 but I will not ever go back on them. I am getting MY feelings back and some old memories. I am so grateful to have realized they were NOT helping me! Get help from your medical doctor.. you can do it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16486194066063701832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-86917494079175343332019-12-13T05:00:57.669-05:002019-12-13T05:00:57.669-05:00Good to read your post and to know that you are su...Good to read your post and to know that you are surviving and thriving. Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291178011233997483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-24736217057387002462019-06-25T20:14:24.145-04:002019-06-25T20:14:24.145-04:00Your a bigger man than me.
i told you i was just r...Your a bigger man than me.<br />i told you i was just reading your blog like a post. i find myself crying alot. i'm getting alot out i needed to i guess.<br />but how you can watch intervention is beyond me. WOW.<br />if i hear that theme song and know it's coming on i'm outta there. just can't take it. too real.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16190235852627455563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-32295513078855588532019-06-22T21:30:33.383-04:002019-06-22T21:30:33.383-04:00OK, I believe I've mentioned that journaling f...OK, I believe I've mentioned that journaling for me is a huge release. I've been journaling for years. I go back occasionally like that. Rare-because I get so depressed at what I wrote-but I do. Dean this gives me chills. I'm very sorry anyone was that sad, ever. I don't wish it on anyone. <br /><br />I've had that feeling before I even think I said something to the effect of feeling like Nicholson once. You quoted a line from the movie. But to have someone put into words the deepest depair that I have ever felt so perfectly did excactly what I just said. Gave me chills. It's like Floyd's Comfortably Numb.<br />I've tried to tell someone in a meeting this numbness was real when the pain got heavy enough. Not one person there could relate. At least I'm not broken, or alone. As selfish as this is then I'm grateful to have read that post. But sad at the same time. Thanks for writing that.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16190235852627455563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214164572251206738.post-59958326923701573502019-06-21T14:47:39.236-04:002019-06-21T14:47:39.236-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16190235852627455563noreply@blogger.com