How I Treat My Anxiety | Lorazepam | Clonazepam

In this episode, I discuss why I use lorazepam and clonazepam to treat anxiety. I also discuss other techniques besides medication that help me with anxiety. I require the use of benzodiazepines in place of SSRI antidepressants due to my diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder.
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[@usmanwisa3386]

SSRIs don’t work for physical symptoms of anxiety

[@vermontvermont9292]

I've never had panic attacks, or anxiety, ever. Yet over the past two months, and especially the past 2 weeks it's been INSANE! I thought I was dying, having a heart attack, or stroke. Turns out it's panic attacks. Just started on lorazepam, and omg what a life saver. I'm also looking for a new job. We are convinced at this point it's my job, as I literally have no other reason to have a panic attack.

[@DrugTalk]

Sounds reasonable to me for sure.

[@yenny7342]

Same story here, are these to be taken when needed or every day

[@moss7988]

I never understood anxiety until June 2023, when I experienced a massive panic attack that felt like a heart attack. At the time, I was caring for my mother, who was battling cancer and sadly passed away last month. I also lost my job, which led me to drive for Uber full-time. The night of the attack was a weekend, and I was trying to stay up late to make some extra money. I had a couple of Monster drinks, which seemed to trigger the anxiety. Since then, I’ve stopped consuming caffeine. Fast forward a year, and I’ve been doing slightly better. I’m taking 25mg of Sertraline daily and using Lorazepam as needed. Sometimes, I can go a month or more without taking it. I’m prescribed 0.25 mg and only take it when breathing techniques aren’t enough or when I’m driving with a passenger. I always keep it close by. I also attend biweekly cognitive behavioral therapy sessions. Anxiety is tough sucks. Thankfully I no longer have to drive Uber now that I found a full time job working remotely so I can get fresh air daily and workout

[@duncanmchenry9639]

I use 2mg Ativan and 1 mg Klonopin but it has saved my life more than once

[@Yourmommais]

@Josephine Dollar Wait you can order these?

[@Yourmommais]

@Josephine Dollar how???

[@potentspirit8448]

Lorazepam saved my life

[@gdok6088]

@@potentspirit8448 Mine too. Lorazepam and other benzodiazepines are often demonised, but they can literally be life savers.

[@whooyouu18]

Thank you for sharing something so personal. I also struggle with anxiety disorders.

[@DrugTalk]

You're very welcome. I'm sorry to hear you're having struggles.

[@mahadhassan9810]

Doctor, does the effect come out of the body after stopping, such as decreased sexual ability and memory loss, or does it stay forever?

[@DVDgal75]

Lorazepam has been a life saver for me. I suffer crippling panic attacks since 2003. Before I was prescribed Lorazepam, I was home bound & afraid to stay home alone

[@v-3555]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It's nice to see a professional talking openly about their mental health struggles; one step closer towards ending stigma against mental health illnesses. People demonize benzos and yes I know the addiction factor is very scary but everyone's situation is different and these concerns should be discussed with the prescribing physician. For me personally, clonazepam has been a lifesaver. I started getting panic attacks 6 months ago, got an rx 0.5mg 30 pills and I still have over half left because I only use it PRN and I never take more than one pill in one day. Some weeks I don't use it at all (no withdrawals or crazy side effects), other weeks I may use it for 2 days depending on the circumstances. I used to waste hours trying to wait out and recover from the panic attacks which would come out of nowhere. I couldn't work or focus. But now if that happens I take one pill or sometimes even half a pill and the anxious thoughts and sympathetic activity disappear and I can move on with my day and function.

[@baystatejive6134]

Amen, alprazolam 1mg x2 daily has been a GODSEND. I've been on it for quite some time but I don't need it every day and I've noticed I can also take breaks without noticeable withdrawal symptoms. People demonize these drugs when they can be the difference in having a functional day or being a complete wreck. Every one is different and I am luck enough to have an amazing physician to help me through my problems.

[@v-3555]

@@annelyons4073 I’m doing great and have not taken clonazepam for almost a year. I still have them in case I get a panic attack. Clonazepam was extremely helpful for me and allowed me to regain control. I’m sorry if your experience was bad, but that’s not been my case.

[@cvijayalakshmicvijayalaksh6509]

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[@saggitarius8939]

@@v-3555 any side-effect

[@v-3555]

@@saggitarius8939 not that I can tell, it's worked for me but I am responsible and take it very sparingly, only use it as necessary - I haven't used it in a while as I've been doing better

[@astrologyeverydaylife1940]

I have been taking clonazepam for a while now it seem like the only on that does a great job with my anxiety and my OCD.. As always thank for sharing and talking about your own experience.

[@DrugTalk]

You're very welcome, Kenny. As always, thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

[@coreymercer9640]

You should go to ocd therapy I took clonazepam 4 years for ocd and when I got off the ocd got 20 times worse and when I went to ocd therapy I’m feeling so much better I faced all my problems and fears !

[@CCitis]

The way to break down the nasty stigma surrounding mental health is what you are doing. We must talk about it. I have anxiety, and panic disorder... and use Ativan when needed... probably once or twice a night. I have nocturnal attacks, which have ended with me in the hospital convinced I am dying... if you have been there you know what I mean. Now, when I feel like I am unhinged I pop one and it helps tremendously and I usually just go back to bed. Not only does it help in the moment, but it helps long term because I think back next time I feel this way and know that the pill helped, so I must not be dying.

[@thimasrehder9364]

Lol

[@nightshift3720]

I find that there are times when I dont experience anxiety and wish I could always feel this way, what tends to exacerbate it, is pending public situations, I may have to give a presentation, and although I may be calm there is a simmering niggling thought that hangs around in my head even though I may not be thinking about what I have to do. Reframing can help in some situations, but Im starting to see that it doesn't address some of the activities in my head that my subconscious mind thinks is a necessity to have just sitting there waiting to surface. Thanks for sharing this, its very mush appreciated.

[@baystatejive6134]

Thank you for sharing this. I struggle with an anxiety/mood disorder and benzos have been absolutely life changing for me. All I hear are negative things about benzos these days. I understand that they pose risks but I think they have a really bad rep that results in patients not being able to get the help they need. Especially for those of us who cant take SSRIs and have no interest in being a zombie on antipsychotics. Keep up the great work!

[@ontxrt4709]

I agree with this I’m a vet with PTSD and veterans affairs won’t perscribe benzos easily they would rather perscribe seroquel which is more dangerous in my opinion

[@johnbambrough3189]

I completely agree with you but actually getting a prescription for Lorazepam from a doctor here in England (UK) it’s net impossible they just suggest SSRI’s or (Talking bloody! changes) programmes Therefore I have to spend a fortune buying say a box of lorazepam online for the cheapest I’ve found are £40 plus delivery! Which is way to expensive I just one fo the gps would actually listen to me and why I require this kind of medication and that I’ve tried very other and they haven’t worked for me.. Anyone on here had success in the UK getting a Script for benzodiazepines? If so how did you go about do it Cheers!

[@zach13342000]

I have extremely bad anxiety it's not even controllable with breathing techniques, Lorazepam helps a lot even on the lowest dosage I dislike having to take medication but for someone like me you really do need it or you will live life in a box suffering.

[@henrygoodyear2029]

Love your content. It’s nice to hear relatable experiences. Your very well spoken and knowledgeable. Hope all is well.

[@LaChocolatScorpio]

Was just prescribed lorazepam yesterday and thanks to people in the comments I’m scared to take them!! That really helped my anxiety 🥺🥴

[@SJ-rs5nt]

Did I start taking I was prescribed and I’m scared to take the lorazepam

[@relentlessliving5588]

Same here! I got the bottle in my counter for 2 days and haven't tried. Any luck? I just want to use here and there for sleep

[@LaChocolatScorpio]

@@relentlessliving5588 I tried them and for me they did nothing to help my anxiety. Unless knocking me out is what they consider helping. All it did was make me sleepy.

[@relentlessliving5588]

@@LaChocolatScorpio thanks for the reply!

[@sherrygwinjordan6645]

I am 65 years old have taken Lorazepam for 20 years with no problem other than doctors that are on their high horse about some meds.

[@MPD_dogmom]

Ativan saved my life I still get anxiety with certain triggers but other than that I’m good.

[@item6931]

I have panic disorder and alprazolam has been extremely effective for me for 15 years. The anxiolytic effect never waned and I didn't need dose escalation.. Unfortunately it has now been classified as a controlled substance here in Australia and GPs are very reluctant to prescribe it. Currently my pdoc is weaning me off alprazolam onto diazepam, with the plan to then wean me off the diazepam. In the meantime I've also been put on vortioxetine off-label as an anxiolytic. It has surprisingly few side effects for an antidepressant. We'll see how this all goes. My pdoc says that I'm unfortunately "collateral damage" in a well-intended push to reduce benzo use in the population. I never abused it in all those years. It was pretty much the perfect medication for me RIP.

[@cornholius]

That seems extremely unfair. It's unfortunate that there are so many drug addicts that cause this type of cracking down. They do/say anything to get these drugs to use with their heroin/opiates to increase the effects and then OD. I don't understand how someone like you isn't viewed as an exception to this. You're obviously not getting high off the same dose you've been taking for 15 years and if it helps your anxiety, that should be an acceptable use. I don't get it.

[@SongMom8]

I wish I had never started taking benzos. You don’t have to abuse them to become physically dependent (NOT the same as addiction). Tried cutting back a while ago, it didn’t go well. Withdrawal sucks.

[@Faith-9090]

Ativan works so well for my anxiety and panic attacks

[@Biobrandon]

My Doctor won't give me Lorazipam....and it's the only tablet that takes away my anxiety....Why do some people get it and others don't...

[@joyceelmer2178]

I use that same breathing technique for high blood pressure. Works well for that too. Possibly because elevated B/P because of anxiety.

[@DrugTalk]

Thanks for sharing, Joyce. Always good to try natural methods. 👍

[@thomas2236]

Using benzo is like taking a high interest loan to cover a debt or like putting out a fire by simply closing the door. The fire is still there with flames getting higher. If you keep taking them you just close yet another door until your house has burned down. Anxiety is like beeing swept up in a tornado but the benzo is just putting you in the eye of the storm and things become calm. If you intend to use them, only use when absolutely needed. Ask yourself if you really, really need one or if you can cope and manage without. I say once a month, not more. I was prescribed benzo for four weeks straight and after i stopped had a rendevouz with hell for months on end. Please be careful.

[@mikewillam2041]

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[@mikewillam2041]

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[@mikewillam2041]

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[@coreymercer9640]

Your 100 percent right I’m happy you made this comment all these people in the comments don’t understand the long term and side effects of Bezos they are terrible

[@user-cj8jd3jv6i]

Thank you im taking colanzapem and I applaud your transparency and experience

[@rebeca8489]

My father was prescribed lorazepam to control agitation since he had dementia. I feel this medication took my father’s life 😭 prior to lorazepam he was on klonopin. Why are these drugs prescribed to dementia patients? It makes it worse and makes the mind deteriorate faster.

[@JohnRambo1947-July-6th]

These drugs are very dangerous. I am bedridden 2 years and counting. Big pharma has injured countless people and is responsible for many deaths

[@somescumbag]

@@JohnRambo1947-July-6th get out of bed and get some sort of responsibility for the medicine u have abused

[@TaylorAmelia]

Actually the chances of developing dementia are increased greatly after taking benzos so you’re not wrong

[@tyrel-fg7zf]

​@@JohnRambo1947-July-6thIm bedridden from it to

[@TheChefJoeyShow]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. I take Lorazapam and It has been a miracle drug for me for over 20yrs. I use it as needed and have never felt like I was dependent on it or needed to be weened off of it after taking it on a regular basis for any length of time. I did however go through a couple days of some tension and felt a little anxious and out of sorts when stopping it but exercise helped. Just knowing that I have the prescription in my medicine cabinet alone helps me deal with anxiety and severe stress. I have used it for sleeping, jet-lag, anxiety and out of control stress...... I assume like everything else it is not for everyone so talk to your dr before taking this medication, this is just my experience using this medication.

[@DrugTalk]

Thanks for sharing your insight, Joey!

[@saggitarius8939]

Any worst side effect?

[@aquarius113]

hi do u have any side effect taking it?wt is ur dose?

[@wanggang3885]

I'm surprised to hear a professional use the term 'my anxiety' instead of just 'anxiety.' Psychologists in advertising put the word 'my' in front of ailments to subliminally make the viewer take permanent ownership without realizing it. "My mask,' 'my gout,' 'my depression'...

[@whitewrapper2666]

I take methadone..but I still have horrible social anxiety and panic attacks. I also have really bad spasms I get when I have these panic attacks. And sometimes the spasms last all day, 1 i hate is i tend to clench my jaw CONSTANTLY and swallow CONSTANTLY. it makes it hard to sleep and and I used to take clonazapam and it was a miracle medication for me. It took away all of these problems. I have taken benzos with methadone before and Never had an issue. But it's so hard to even talk about wanting it with a doctor. They just cut me off and tell me meeting is over. It sucks

[@karenmacphee9186]

Thank you so much for sharing so much openly with us. I really find your personal experience videos extremely helpful. I relate to your story. 🙏💗 Blessings friend

[@DrugTalk]

Thanks, Karen. I really appreciate the kind comment!

[@morrismalice9094]

Why can't i find a doctor to prescribe these for me I have panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder it seems like they don't want to help me.

[@DrugTalk]

I have friends with the same issue of doctors being hesitant to prescribe them. I had to develop a good patient-physician relationship with my psychiatrist before we got to this point. It really is too bad. There wasn't many other options for me where I have Bipolar Disorder.

[@morrismalice9094]

@@DrugTalk I don't feel listened to quite often and it's really frustrating when that's what they are there for!

[@MartinStamper-jk8ho]

@@morrismalice9094 im going thru the same thing how many doctors have you talked to?

[@morrismalice9094]

@@MartinStamper-jk8ho I'd say at least 3 but I'm getting a referral for a new psychiatrist maybe this one will listen.

[@spencerkennedy2938]

@@morrismalice9094 it's taken me an unnecessary amount of time and a few different doctors to finally get something that actually helps. All you can do is be persistent and don't give up and hopefully you'll get the help you need. And don't drink any alcohol or you more than likely won't be prescribed any benzos

[@PRAELIA_6]

This was really helpful as I've only just started to use Lorazepam. Thank you!

[@lg97x]

i don’t recommend long term use! no longer than like 2 months, maybe even like 1 month.

[@ccmkoho]

@@lg97x it’s not a one size fits all. Sporadic use long term ( .05 mg ) maybe a couple of times a week is ok. Others function years on 1.5mg a day and it’s a god send to them. You just can’t make a blanket statement like that

[@lg97x]

@@ccmkoho it’s an opinion

[@ccmkoho]

@@lg97x , understood but best to consult professionals who are familiar with the patient

[@relentlessliving5588]

I just got prescribed today for sleep. How did it work for you?

[@jaybird6152]

I really need Klonopin but cant find a dr. That well really cares about what makes me feel normal.

[@rosehuehmer7963]

Thank you for your video. Wish my family understood. My therapist will not increase the .5mg which I take a whole pill and a half per day. Have severe health anxiety and a fear of going to drs. Your videos help

[@DrugTalk]

Yea a lot of doctors are very nervous about benzodiazepines but they're a life saver for me since I can't can't some of the main medications. They definitely have a place in therapy.

[@topher8590]

I've been on .5mg of clonazepam for 15 years. My doctor told me he cant prescribe it anymore to me because it causes dementia. I've tried buspirone and had bad reaction. Any good meds or supplements to use in place of clonazepam

[@Svnfold]

Diazepam

[@thealchemist5761]

How lucky you got prescribed benzos. Benzos work best for anxiety. My doctor prescribed me Lexapro (which has the exact same withdrawals as benzos if not worse) there's no way in hell I'm getting dependent on something that has a little to no chance of actually treating the anxiety. So I'd actually have to have BPD to get a benzo????

[@thealchemist5761]

@Josephine Dollar how do I get them? I think it blocked one of your comments...

[@thealchemist5761]

@Josephine Dollar Its says there are 5 comments I can only see 4, so KZbin blocked 1 of the comments not me.

[@imreallydead.23]

I have paranoid schizophrenia I use Benzos to help with the anxiety that comes with the paranoia

[@DrugTalk]

I hope they work well for you! They help with my anxiety due to bipolar disorder.

[@imreallydead.23]

Drug Talk thanks for the reply

[@imreallydead.23]

Drug Talk they do work well I take lorazepam and clonazepam sometimes Xanax

[@chelseag.9659]

Go easy on that stuff (Clonazepam). I am Bipolar as well and the Clonazepam would always make my depressive episodes worse.

[@DrugTalk]

100%. I haven't used it in a while now that spring is approaching but would limit myself to 2-3 times per week during the tough times.

[@Harry-uy5ft]

How it doesn’t make me depressed

[@puffybuns2311]

@@Harry-uy5ft I took one dose of clonazepam .5mg and it lasts for 2-3 days. Did not give me any bad anxiety, however I don’t want to be dependent on it. So I am being careful and will use only when I need them.

[@oner8610]

Put the benzos down while you still have a chance and deal with anziaty threw phisical activiy and counsleing if needed.

[@JohnRambo1947-July-6th]

Too late for me. Bedridden 2 years plus. The tortures are endless and unbearable.

[@Anonymous-gv9hv]

@@JohnRambo1947-July-6th Why are you bedridden? Do you have a job?

[@JohnRambo1947-July-6th]

@@Anonymous-gv9hv benzos and effexor badly damaged my brain and body. As i said the tortures are endless.

[@GMHG777]

@@JohnRambo1947-July-6th same here 14+ months, benzos and z drugs are pure fucking poison ruined my life, at 55 I am basically a dead man thanks to these fucking poisons.

[@samsonvladislav4167]

This is extremely helpful, thank you!

[@kevinjenkins3281]

I don't know much about anything of this. But I've been prescribed, 60 2mn Lorazapan. Plus 100 mg a day of Zoloft. On top of that he gave me 30 7.5 mg Imovane. To knock me out i assume. Am i a lost cause ?

[@jayton580]

How long can I take kolonopin for? I been taking it for bout 4 months so far and I don’t think I’m ready to stop using it cause it works so well for me

[@mikewillam2041]

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[@rachitjoshi23]

I have been sleeping like a baby siincejce I started taking clopezapam. 0.5 mg swallowed at night everyday. Is it ok to take everynight 1 tablet 0.5 mg for sleep ? I used to have panc attacks and seizures 2 years ago but not now. But still experience sweaty palms and little anxiety at night .

[@thimasrehder9364]

No its not ok to take everydat

[@donteven8407]

Take it as prescribed

[@dravakian]

Hiya Garrett, I hope you are doing well (: I've also been prescribed clonazepam, though the pills I got were branded as Rivitrol. Is there a reason why drug manufacturers use multiple brand names for the same medication? To me it's really confusing and doesn't make sense. As an example clobazam is branded as frisium and onfi, one is used as an anxiolytic while the other is used as an adjunct to some seizure disorders. Can you please weigh in with your experience in this?

[@DrugTalk]

Often times it's just different companies using different brand names. Sometimes it may be because the release mechanism is different in different named brands. Could also just fall under a marketing strategy.

[@shafiqmohammeed8903]

Is any one selling clorazepam plz let me no i well buy all the tablets off you thankyou

[@joeadler5379]

With my bipolar one disorder I can't tolerate SSRI antidepress. They make my condition considerably worse especially. My severe derealization in depersonalization. SSRI antidepressants has landed me in hospital before with my bipolar. Not from psychosis but just the. Disassociative disorder. Associated with my cycling..

[@markoistefan7594]

Hello, tell me how do you take lorazepam and clonazepam, I take clonazepam, I would also add lorazepam, how do you take it, how long does it take to not take it at the same time, thank you

[@Aesthetic_leen]

My doc has prescribed it for my anxiety and physical symptoms of anxiety like globus sensation and chest pains... Is it useful for the same? Are there chances of relapse after stopping or completely the course

[@AdmiralTrevMan]

Does clonasapam affect your daily duties? Such as work, family, etc? Do you experience groggy or dizziness?

[@peterbrown7810]

not for me, I take 1mg per day and it makes me able to be far more productive. Things that previously I would put off, I can breeze through now. Added to that, my sleep has improved a lot too. Would only advise taking if you need to though

[@DrVForchu]

Hello Drug Talk; What's the frequency of the Ativan? 1mg Sublingual how often?

[@brettgreen853]

Thanks for the content and the opinion

[@garysimone4977]

How you deal with possibly of re bound anxity and being hooked on the med

[@DrugTalk]

I haven't used clonazepam or lorazepam in quite some time. I made a couple videos about it. For me specifically, die to bipolar, I seem to only need it during the winter months.

[@emeldadeogracia7716]

I use clonazepam so i can sleep good

[@DrugTalk]

I do occasionally as well. Usually zopiclone but sometimes clonazepam.

[@shafiqmohammeed8903]

I need clonazepam tablets plz can you sell me some

[@marcosramos2735]

Thank u so much for this info

[@DrugTalk]

You're very welcome, Marcos!

[@terranhealer]

Possibly you have not been taught correct meditation techniques. The point of meditation is to respect that all things change, and as we breathe and let the breath flow through our body and let it go. As with the breath, our thoughts arises and can float away if we allow it to go. The point of meditation is to find peace in the moments between thoughts. Meditation is not to think it’s about being an letting thoughts arise and dissipate like clouds. I recommend audio guided meditation free from the insight meditation center.

[@DrugTalk]

Thats interesting you mentioned this. I've actually been doing a lot of meditation and Wim Hof breathing for the last few months. It has helped a ton and decreased my medication use. Thanks!

[@terranhealer]

@@DrugTalk nice 👌 I really like that the wim hoff breathing has become more popular. Cold water dips have been very interesting and exhilarating too. I'm lucky to live nearby a river that has year round constant temperatures in the 50's

[@lucasmoney2008]

I was prescribed lorazepam today but too scared to take them

[@97tdl97]

I was too. Take it you wont regret it

[@lucasmoney2008]

@@97tdl97 how long have you been on it

[@97tdl97]

@@lucasmoney2008 ive had it for a while but was nervous, doc said take it on a random day to try it so i did with some friends to keep my mind iff of it. You wont feel imparied at all just relaxed trust me

[@lucasmoney2008]

@@97tdl97 do you feel you are addicted to it

[@kayoh310]

I take a couple from my mom when I binge drink and then stop. It helps with the withdrawals.

[@pacobanana6505]

The dr prescribed me 0.25 mg of clonazepam once day for anxiety and I am so affraid to take it

[@NR-kx2kj]

Don't be is a low dose

[@tarynperez-parker5786]

I've been given lorazepam i take 0.5 every panic and anxiety attacks which I suffer maybe 3 times a day do some days the 1.5 and im scared my anxiety is wild atm im so terrified and dont know who to talk to about this I don't want to take any but my anxiety is terrible today ive only taken 0.5 this evening I want to get off them but my anxiety is wild

[@tenrc26]

Cbd oil?

[@jamesleth806]

your not alone. Wishing and praying for recovery from this shit panic disorder.

[@harshsharma8707]

Did you go to dalhousie university?

[@DrugTalk]

I did!

[@michaelthau1007]

Great video Thank you sir! Was put on klonopin for 14 months 0.75mg one time daily for panic attacks and anxiety. I tapered to 0.25mg for the past month. Withdraw is pretty bad even at a small dose . any idea how long I can expect this to last? Any other meds help? My Dr said gabapentin does 300mg at bed but im afraid of withdraw from that med? Any thoughts would be appreciated! God Bless Michael

[@phazernet9760]

Acute withdrawal usually lasts between 1 and 3 months after stopping the medication. PAWS (post acute withdrawal syndrome) can last for years, and there is no treatment for it. Gabapentin or pregabalin can help with some withdrawal symptoms, but they just "take the edge off" and they come with their own withdrawals. Tapering from 0.75mg to 0.25mg is EXTREMELY FAST in a month after long term use. Benzos damage the gaba system, and the brain has to heal in time. Nobody can give you a time frame, because it will last as long as it takes for your brain to heal. It's all individual. This is the kind of information every prescribing physician should give when first prescribing a benzodiazepine, and should always be discussed with every patient, because when it comes to benzodiazepines, in many cases, the risks are much greater than the benefits.

[@5min_stories]

How are you now?

[@joser83111]

Thanks for the video! I've been having issues with muscle pain, fatigue, trouble breathing and anxiety. Does klonopin help with these symptoms?

[@sheldonhatch8255]

Yes, yes it does. Well. Sorry. It helps me. Everyone is different. Please remember that no one reacts the same as someone else. Clonazepam is the best benzo. It lasts very long. So, by stopping my panic attacks and anxiety, in turn that helped my fatigue, because I slept better, which then helps my chronic pain issue. I suggest trying it

[@ceazyxoxo5134]

How long after I use .05mg of clonazapm can I consume alcohol?? I only took one took yesterday around 7 o’clock pm ???

[@aquarius113]

im taking it every night for 2mths now for insomnia does this has. any side effect? is was my long post covid

[@user-ze4rx6gx9k]

If u drink 6 pills on the same time

[@navdeepadda9864]

sir can i take lorazepam 2mg and clonazepam both a time

[@mario-ck3es]

Im switching from ativan to klonopin. How long in between can a take them apart.

[@mrmichaelmichael2717]

I was just prescribed .5 mg 1x per day. Can I have a drink with this medicine

[@larrytate1657]

No

[@mrmichaelmichael2717]

@@larrytate1657 Just did and all is well. No issues buddy

[@ramnarayan2000]

Lol 😂

[@blixkyjr.254]

@@mrmichaelmichael2717 creep 😂

[@duhhawaiian]

Thank you so much.

[@DrugTalk]

You're very welcome! 👍

[@sayblaze]

Aniexty I'm struggling with ptsd I try lexapro it increas it worse so I stop it and took ativan

[@DrugTalk]

Remember that medications Lexapro may make anxiety worse temporarily and then it should subside after a few weeks once you're used to the medication. Sometimes people use Ativan to help get through that rough period. Be sure to talk to your prescriber if stopping it.

[@user-qz5lr8dk3r]

Both controlled substances .... Both addicitive ..... Read naomi judds book... Diet exercise and breathing exercises will do wonders for most people

[@bryontharp5790]

My whole life has been a rough patch

[@hifi8844]

I take lorzepam 1mg as and when needed maybe only 1 or 2 tablets a week. Is this safe for long term? I'm going through a hard life situation currently and it helps massively. How are you suppose to take it without getting hooked? My doc said not easy to get hooked on them as low dose currently. Im just thinking in the long run. Maybe as life improves I can get off them for good.

[@itsweird182]

hifi 88 I’ve been taking lorazepam that same amount for about a year and haven’t had any problems.

[@hifi8844]

@@itsweird182 Ok thanks for the advice.

[@NorthernCalifornia530]

How is he prescribed to bendzo, I have seizures grandmaals an have all those issues an still don't get them unless I see a psychiatrists

[@NorthernCalifornia530]

@mernyipatrick201 you can't be serious SMH

[@Anglynn74]

will clonazepam 0.5mg work good for a panic/anxiety attack where your heart is racing? will it take you down a few notches? I was given this med a couple yrs ago, I only took 1 pill back then & stillk have the bottle here. been having a nasty anxiety attack for the last few hours with racing heart & I'm going to take this clonazepam before bed hoping it will work for me.

[@DrugTalk]

I've used it for a panic attack before and it helped me a lot. I hope it works well for you.

[@user-lr2ez4ny2z]

Any idea what type of medications they’ll put you on for anxiety post head injury?

[@DrugTalk]

Sorry, Yup 137. I don't have very much experience in that specific scenario.

[@deborahhatcher186]

Yes either the benzodiazepine versed (midazolam) or Ativan (lorazepam)...

[@_RobBanks]

Try cannabis

[@walkercustoms]

I wonder of that's why I can't take SSRIs at all

[@svetlanaivnitskaya3504]

How is your thyroid?

[@thimasrehder9364]

Shit will turn on you

[@hutlazzz]

Very thanks for your experience ! I just go prescribe lorazepam for dentist lol I hope it will help me like it does on you !

[@DrugTalk]

Best of luck to you!

[@theevill8920]

I love clonazepam

[@DrugTalk]

It has definitely been a life saver for me.

[@theevill8920]

I am panic attack, I come from Thailand

[@justinsmith275]

Please help what state are you in?

[@carranzachronic5720]

I took citalopram for a year I took Zoloft for a couple months and I tried Prozac for a couple months nothing seems to help my psychiatrist hasn't ever brought up the option of a benzo and my primary physician said she can't help with anxiety that it's up to my psychiatrist

[@juju63m22]

You can bring up trying clonipin with your mental health doctor. See what they say. I feel it works good. No withdrawals on low doses. Just cut in half and try do first small doses to see how feel.

[@carranzachronic5720]

@@juju63m22 I do want to ask but I'm scared there gonna see me as a drug seeker for asking about trying a new medication because they seem to not like to talk about them at all

[@hinachan6298]

Juju63 m how often do you take to not get withdrawals

[@carranzachronic5720]

@@hinachan6298 my doctor straight up told me no there not gonna try any kind of benzo I think it's just the health care in Michigan is shit I have a dying aunt in hospital and the doctors removed her pain meds because she might become addicted she has a broken back and is 90 years old wtf is wrong with yall

[@garysimone4977]

How feeling now

[@markverslagauche7126]

except help with anxiety.

[@vikasgupta1828]

Thanks

[@DrugTalk]

You're very welcome!

[@mystikmindsent5566]

Have you guys run across the BAGO Brand Clonezpam 2mg Bars? They come from Argentina and few other places.. Intake kpins also, And off and on 3mg XANAX Xr, both work great..

[@shafiqmohammeed8903]

I need clonezpam can you sell me any let me no plz

[@markverslagauche7126]

It does nothing for me, not really.

[@akeelajamot6710]

I'm 24 years old I was perfectly normal but eventually my back pain got worse doctors suggested drugs related to nerves just like lyrica now on one night i have suffered something weird just like tremors and seizures but they were slight that i can easily continue my daily routine but after describing this night condition dr has suggested me rivotril clonazepam i m afraid that it will make my condition worse by increasing seizures or tremors or thing just like them anybody plz tell m your experience of taking it.....

[@juju63m22]

Your doctor wouldn't give you something that would make it worst. Give it a try and see.

[@JohnRambo1947-July-6th]

I am bedridden 2 years and counting from effexor xr and ativan withdrawal. All the drugs can be extremely dangerous. Be careful

[@JohnRambo1947-July-6th]

@@juju63m22 that is not true and benzos and all meds that affect the brain are extremely dangerous. They should only be used under the most extreme debilitating circumstances.

[@JohnRambo1947-July-6th]

Please, only take if you are in such despair and low quality of life and cant live your life

[@bridarby2299]

How are you now

[@Tiko96]

I take one in the morning and 1 at night

[@DrugTalk]

Thanks for sharing, Rockii. Are you referring to clonazepam?

[@Tiko96]

Lorazepam

[@dj.paulieb]

I take 1mg clonazepam at night. It helps me sleep and it helps me with ringing in the ear. My wife takes 1mg a dayof clonazepam for 16 years. She didn't do well on ssri. My mother in law takes 1mg of clonazepam for more than 27 years. She's 95 now. Sharp memory.

[@PimpBeetle138]

Are you from the rock by?

[@DrugTalk]

Cape Breton. Close enough lol

[@PimpBeetle138]

Right on. I'm a Newfie living in Calgary. Congrats on 50k subs and all the success!

[@arturlalayan1111]

I’m addicting ito it since 13

[@Sejjin]

Breathing techniques never work. My boyfriend always tells me to just don’t be anxious cause I have nothing to be anxious about…and it’s just like, great advice, as if I didn't think of just not being anxious. I got lorazepam today. I’m scared to take it. 😑

[@thimasrehder9364]

Dont take it

[@kendrapartida4485]

So sorry you’re struggling with this. And your boyfriend not being compassionate adds another layer of sucky. Hopefully you’ll be able to get into a more validating dynamic soon. Don’t be scared of lorazepam. Just make sure you only take it as prescribed. I’ve been taking it for several years and I am still on a low dose (1 mg up to 3x a day). It really has been a life saver for me (TBI, severe PTSD/anxiety).

[@gringito95]

Did you try a therapy first?

[@beingfirantey1486]

How long can be used.

[@juju63m22]

People take it for years with no issues.

[@Biobrandon]

I came off these tablets no problem...just tapered off them...

[@davidsilos7448]

Those don't really work it can see in personality and in his face

[@phazernet9760]

Benzos do not treat anxiety. You will learn that the hard way on the long run. Guaranteed !

[@DrugTalk]

So you don't believe that benzodiazepines have a role in treating anxiety?

[@phazernet9760]

They have a role in keeping it under control, but they don't treat it. It's like saying insulin treats diabetes. And the worst part is that you don't even have to abuse them, or take high doses to become physically dependent. It doesen't happen to everyone, but when it does happen, it's devastating. And the withdrawal syndrome is so poorly understood by the medical community, that in many cases people end up diagnosed with other illneses. And that's if they don't commit suicide, because that's another symptom of withdrawal. These drugs should be treated with extreme care, and should only be prescribed as a last resort, if everything else fails.

[@mist0]

@@phazernet9760 You sound a very good and informative person Simple Question What is the Drug of Choice for Anxiety?

[@phazernet9760]

@@mist0 Drugs should only be used for the most severe cases, when everything else failed. Therapy should always be the first option. Drugs most often require a lifetime commitment, because the withdrawals are 100 times more brutal that the condition they are "treating" Benzos treat anxiety in the same way that insulin treats diabetes. They don't.

[@Harry-uy5ft]

Haha your funny I have the worst anxiety and that’s the only thing that works for me

[@mysticalbutterfly1111]

I am bipolar also thank u starting to take as needed now cause I became dependent

[@DrugTalk]

I wish you all the best!

[@Kingboo1081]

Love your videos

[@DrugTalk]

It would really depend on the patient and the prescribers experience. Is it working well for you? My combination works well for me.

[@Kingboo1081]

Drug Talk it helps just ok, I think. I still have anxiety when I take it. Is there another one I could take for gad?

[@DrugTalk]

My wife has success using escitalopram daily for anxiety prevention. You may have already tried this in the past?

[@fg3ify]

Jamie Leigh Brooks I got rid most of my GAD symptoms with 100mg Sertraline daily. Taking since two years. But as an emergency medication Lorazepam is more effective in anxiety reduction. Or Alprazolam, shorter lasting

[@kovact]

@@fg3ify I take sertraline and use prn lorazepam as well

[@xXMaDGaMeR]

Only if my doctor would treat me with a fucking benzo i wouldnt be self medicating with liqour and street drugs

[@DrugTalk]

I'm sorry to hear that, Kin. Many doctors take the prescribing of benzodiazepines very seriously due to the chance of dependence. Have you discussed other potential options with them? I know many patients use SSRI antidepressants.

[@xXMaDGaMeR]

Yea thanks Gary, i am on paxil already and just started lamictal. What really sucks is that i use to be on benzos for over a year but moved.

[@sheldonhatch8255]

@@xXMaDGaMeR that's the WORST experience. Because the same happened to me. On clonazepam for 15 Years.....then I moved 4 hours north. I still struggle with this...and I mean BAD

[@xXMaDGaMeR]

@@sheldonhatch8255 holly its been two years. It gets better i promise. SRRI's help and exercising and eating healthy as cliché as it sounds. Also making huge leaps in life dicessions seems to be most impactfull. leaving the comfort zone is key.

[@HEADZTHEMAINONE]

Need some decent meds for mine anxcity defoo

[@DrugTalk]

Are you looking to prevent anxiety or treat it as it comes up?

[@jaygreen454]

Clazapam bad side effects

[@jaygreen454]

Look up on Google

[@raymonddelisle6601]

Is clonazeapam a controlled substance? And is it legal to drive while taking it. Please answer. Thanks.

[@thimasrehder9364]

Yes

[@raymonddelisle6601]

@@thimasrehder9364 yes what ? Is it legal to drive while taking it ?

[@thimasrehder9364]

@@raymonddelisle6601 no of you crash yoir under the influence of a contrlled aubstance

[@raymonddelisle6601]

@@thimasrehder9364 ok thanks

[@thimasrehder9364]

@@raymonddelisle6601 dont takethem

[@NedinAstroTarot]

Don’t use bezos!!!

[@mikewillam2041]

I recommend Microdosing mushrooms, it has really helped me on anxiety, panic attacks,bipolar disorder,insomnia,depression PTSD and ADHD,schizophrenia……

[@mikewillam2041]

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[@mikewillam2041]

On instegram……..

[@jayton580]

Must be nice to be able to right your own script

[@DrugTalk]

My psychiatrist writes them.

[@jayton580]

@@DrugTalk let’s be real I rather take kolonopin 2 times a day then take ssri I feel they don’t help

[@johnbambrough3189]

I completely agree with you but actually getting a prescription for Lorazepam from a doctor here in England (UK) it’s net impossible they just suggest SSRI’s or (Talking bloody! changes) programmes Therefore I have to spend a fortune buying say a box of lorazepam online for the cheapest I’ve found are £40 plus delivery! Which is way to expensive I just one fo the gps would actually listen to me and why I require this kind of medication and that I’ve tried very other and they haven’t worked for me.. Anyone on here had success in the UK getting a Script for benzodiazepines? If so how did you go about do it Cheers!