Posted by fca on May 17, 2006, at 16:31:56
For 35+ years I have suffered episodic bouts with depression/anx and some OCD--repetitive/intrusive thoughts only. There have been significant periods of remission. Six years ago I had a bad time and gradually improved (lexapro, occasional klonopin, and some wellbutrin)and had almost 4-5 years with no significant problems. This most recent episode has been very difficult (many life changes along with the usual stuff)and have found an increasing reliance on klonopin for management. My physician is supportive (as is my CBT) of the klonopin. I am fighting it but taking it--part of it is my need to control and to not be dependent. I would be interested in knowing what non benzos you have found useful in managing long term anxiety. I am ready to rule out buspar as I tried it years and years ago. Any augmentation to ssris or novel pharmaceutical interventions--my pdoc is leary of neurontin and I have talked to her about pregabalin. Her response is she hates to be the first doc in the area to go off label. I believe she is very good, does listen and has degrees in both medicine and pharacolgy. I have used as much klonopin (.5 mg 1 time daily) in the last 2 months as I used in the preceeding 4-5 years.
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