Strawberry
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It sure is. I have two doctor's that hug me when I see them and they are so nice...it's so rare. And yes, I get all happy because they take me seriously. That's what it's come to.t's sad though isn't it when we are so grateful for actually being taken seriously!
@Misfit Toy, are you still on clonazepam? The reason i'm asking is because using two different benzodiazepines is a big nono. It would be safer to slowly taper from the ativan and substitute it with clonazepam.
Have you ever thought about taking a SSRI / SNRI for anxiety? Benzo's are so damaging when used longterm.
I am. I only take ativan 1 mg, maybe once a day. I am on Klonopin and does nothing for anxiety and I refuse to go up on that. I am on 1 mg of Klonopin. I will not be doing this for long term.
I know many people get hooked on this stuff. I am not one of them. I have been on all kinds of pain meds, anxiety meds, etc and I hardly take anything anymore.
SSRI's make me vomit. My stomach doesn't like any of them. But, thank you!
Oh Misfit, I'm so sorry! Are you eating ok? I hope the labs show that your hormone levels are awry, and that this can be remedied. You should feel better then. It doesn't sound as if you're hypo... When I was hyperthyroid, my anxiety was through the roof - any loud noise or sudden movement and I nearly collapsed from fright. It was horrible.
Hang in there my friend.... xx