Posted by Siraris on January 6, 2004, at 21:57:45
In reply to Re: Long Term Klonopin Usage, posted by utopizen on January 6, 2004, at 21:04:53
Utopzien - I don't know what you're referring to when you say it's so simple, but let me tell you, I want to give you an E-Hug for what you wrote. It is exactly what every single person with anxiety disorder who is on medication and questioning it needs to hear.
Anxiety and concentration can almost not be distinguished because they are so closely related. My problem with anxiety, is I concentrate on my body, and what I'm thinking (bad thoughts) and I get panic and anxiety. If I don't think the bad thoughts, if I don't concentrate on my body, I am fine. I have talked to many many people lately about my issues, and I have found that people without anxiety disorder, do not think the thoughts that we think, which is why they aren't anxious.
I have been searching these boards for weeks now looking for someone to say that Klonopin is bad, and causes memory problems, but from what everyone has been telling me (professionals) anxiety is the culpret behind my cognitive issues. Your post only reaffirms the latter.
I would like to hear more about whats going on with you. You say you are taking Klonopin, but have a great memory, so you are not being effected in any way cognitively? What did you find in the American Textbook of Psychopharmacology, and could you tell me where I could find the same information? I have access to quite a few books, and I'd like to look this up for myself.
If you want to, I'd like to talk to you more directly. You can email me at SirarisTMO at yahoo dot com if you want.
Thanks again for your great post.
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