I subscribed. I guess I feel a relation to you. I took 0.75 mg of klonopin for 6 years. I went on and off about 3 times in that period. I did taper, but still. I know coming off that many times made all this way harder. I'm currently exactly 8 months off and honestly feel awful. Every day is hell. The worst part is pretty much nobody can relate to it or understand. When ppl see someone with cancer, they know it's very very bad. But they don't realize that benzo withdrawal can be just as bad or even worse. I think that's where a lot of my internal anger comes in. Not having 1 person who really really understands in my life. Haven't been able to work since january 2023. I'm honestly only still alive cause of my mom. Our bond is too close and she understands as much as she can how I'm feeling. Wouldn't be here without her.
Thank you for sharing that. I’m sorry to hear you’re going through a tough time. It is so hard when we feel alone. But you’re not. Remember that! And also that your life is precious and you have something to offer to the world. Sending good wishes
Thanks for answering! That was a quick reply haha. I'm doing my best to stay positive and keep going. The amount I know now about medications and just everything, I wish I knew before I ever took anything. But can't live with regrets. Just gotta use my knowledge for when I'm healed from withdrawals. @@casseyklie
Hi. So the medicine wasn't working as effectively anymore. It wasn't doing much and I definitely hit tolerance withdrawal. I was having withdrawal symptoms while on them. Also, after the 2nd time I got off and got back on, it felt like the past withdrawal stayed mildly while on the same dose again. Lots of issues. The healthcare industry is awful and they don't tell you anything about tapering, withdrawal, side effects, etc... We need to raise awareness. @@alessiaamanda9435
cassey i am glad you are doing better i have severe panic attack disorder and have been taking 3mg of clonazepam i no it is very addicted but for me it was a life saver i have led a good life married a son and a good job i no it will be a issue as far as leading more to dementia and alzheimers but i cant complain my panic attacks were so bad the best i can descibe them is i no what it is like to die !! god bless you and god be with you
Will watch ASAP but I'm here 'cuz of the thumbnail, YOU GOT A KITTY! So happy for you (teeny bit jealous too!) I hope they bring you loads of joy & therapeutic-ness.
I was prescribed clonazepam as an emergency med for my PNES recently. Thank you so much for sharing how difficult this was for you. It is valuable information for me because I will make sure I am not depending on it.
Im glad i can be of help! They were quite active in December averaging to about every second day. So far ive had 3 days this month which I guess is close to every second day but instead of having multiple in a day ill only have one. I do take ativan every once in awhile if its really bad. Which i guess you could say is kind of the same as taking a dose of clonazepam. As long as your not taking it everyday i think youll be ok! Ill take an Ativan maybe once every 2 weeks.
Awe. Monty, Montey? is sooo cute! Anyways, CONGRATS to you. I'm trying now after 17 years and it's hell. I've been up since waking up yesterday at 7pm. I took a nap around 2-3pm and still can't sleep. I felt so horrible, I hurried up and took my meds at 7am instead of 12pm because I couldn't handle the mental pain.
I was on this drug, plus many more with zero problems getting off this drug..(and the others) the hardest thing to do was to get past the fear of getting off these drugs.... smh.... amazing
The first thing I noticed is how much coherent and faster you’re speaking (coming down from the 1.5mg video). Go YOU!!! 🎉 I’ve been on 10 years. I’m at .5 and am going to start trying to come off. So nervous.
Awe thank you for noticing! Yes I go back and look at my old videos and it was crazy how drugged up I was. So glad to be feeling more like myself 💕 you go this! You will have ups and downs but it does get better. Sending you so much strength and love!
I was on this for anxiety after a lot of chemotherapy, and not being able to sleep, I went to some other doctors whom advised me to get off of it, which I did, and didn't have too much trouble. I was on Hydrocodone, 10/500mg, 6 per day for 10 years and decided that was not healthy, so I stopped pretty much cold turkey, and that was very hard, but I got through it. I think what your doing is great, art, meditation, dogs, etc. that's what I am doing now, I am sorry your having issues.
I have been on clonazapam for 20 years and tried to taper off once a while ba k with the help of my Doctor. I take .5 twice a day but when i finally had reached the last quarter piece after about 3 months tapering my Doctor congratulated me and about two days later it was lije a brick in the face. Started getting the absolute worst withdrawal symptoms so bad that i felt i was dying. I gave up and had to realize it had beat me. My current Doctor says it must have been i came off of it too quickly, especially when i been taking it so long. I guess when I'm ready i will let him help me taper off taking longer this time.
It took me two years to wean off the same dose you're on. Then another year for the brutal insomnia to go away. The last .25 dose was the worst. I took that at night and after stopping the insomnia set in. Also, restless leg syndrome. If I started to doze the RLS would kick in and wake me up. I slept one to two hours a night for about six months. It improved slightly then got 75 percent better at the one year mark after complete cessation. By the way, I took the Klonopin for 27 years. Hang in there.
I was on clonazepam twice a day for refractory epilepsy for a while and lorazepam (sometimes it required up to 5 mg) a few times a week for years to stop seizure clusters. Thankfully it didn't create any issue and I was able to just stop taking it after the lobectomy when i was no longer having seizures. But I was definitely nervous about it. I still have a running prescription for it ever since, but I do NOT take that shit lightly. I'll only take a small dose when I *really* need to. So while I personally never developed any issue, those things still scare the hell out of me. I have had problems with alcohol, but thankfully I managed to dodge that one.
I just started clonazepam… & Wellbutrin .. this was recommended for my bi polar / anxiety attacks .. only 0.5 for the clonazepam and that shit hits you hard 😐
Yeah thats why I have very little memory from when I was on a high dose. Its tough because it does the job but it does come with a down side. But use this time to maybe do whatever sort of healing you may need and deep dive into looking for other ways that you might be able to help yourself. Best wishes 💕
Wonderful video. I was on klonopin for 2 years 0.75mg at bed I did a 6 month taper, and have been off for 2 years. My biggest issue is chronic insomnia, that started my last 6 months on klonopin and still persist . tried everything, nothing works. Did you experience any sleep issues. Thank you
I did experience sleep issues but it didn’t last long! I also take 300 mg of pregablin at night which causes fatigue. But congrats on getting off. I hope you can find the root of your insomnia
I found you and I’ve been on 4 mg daily, 10 yrs, can I successfully get off this medication without it taking years I’ve heard my brain will never heal from taking it for so long, so I’m not sure what to do from leaving this world
I just subscribed Cassey: I have a kitty, Lucy, and she is my only support. My small family has abandoned me. I’m so miserable, 72 yo and in total tolerance…Klonopin 21 years. I am suicidal sometimes.
Thank you for watching and subscribing. I appreciate that. Animals are so full of love. Im very sorry to hear that your family isnt very supportive. That can be very tough and it’s understandable that you’re going through a tough time. Just remember you matter, be gentle with yourself and take care. Theres a whole community of us going through similar things. You are not alone! And dont forget there are free suicide hotlines ❤️ take care of yourself love
Sorry for my ignorance, but i was told that epilectic seizures medicnes dont work for Non Epilectic seizures, did they help you in any sense? If doctors know that, why are they still prescribing them for nonES?
I took it for 20yrs to sleep and I cold turkey quit - that doesn’t mean everyone can do that !!! I stopped for 5yrs and just recently got back on it as needed.
I have been on a small dose 0.5 over 20 years. It saved my life in a way because I was getting daily panic attacks before but as you get older they want to get you off and it’s scary.
Hello! Its a bit better - On my good days I can manage to see friends and go into a few stores. I do have to have someone with me when out in public and I also like to wear sunglasses indoors, it helps with light sensitivity but also somehow makes me feel protected. But if im having anxiety I will stay at home or have to take ativan because I worry about having seizures in public. Thanks for watching 💝
did you start to feeling sad at all or have like any form of depression after you were completly off Clonzapam? Don't know if i'm still just having withdrawrl symptoms or this is just my new baseline today is day 24 completly clean
I'm scared! I've been taking at least 4mg a day since 1997! I've recently been taken 2mg 4x daily. My body reacts differently to meds for some reason. Uppers put me to sleep & Downers jack me up! lol I hear you could die by just stop taking these. They are the only thing that helps for my anxiety & my Bipolar Condition..
Its okay to be scared. In your situation I would definitely seek medical professional help. You definitely dont want to stop cold turkey. But if you are happy with where you are at and the side effects aren’t bothering you then maybe you dont have to come off. Sometimes we need medication and if its helping more than hurting then i think its okay.
I subscribed. I guess I feel a relation to you. I took 0.75 mg of klonopin for 6 years. I went on and off about 3 times in that period. I did taper, but still. I know coming off that many times made all this way harder. I'm currently exactly 8 months off and honestly feel awful. Every day is hell. The worst part is pretty much nobody can relate to it or understand. When ppl see someone with cancer, they know it's very very bad. But they don't realize that benzo withdrawal can be just as bad or even worse. I think that's where a lot of my internal anger comes in. Not having 1 person who really really understands in my life. Haven't been able to work since january 2023. I'm honestly only still alive cause of my mom. Our bond is too close and she understands as much as she can how I'm feeling. Wouldn't be here without her.
Thank you for sharing that. I’m sorry to hear you’re going through a tough time. It is so hard when we feel alone. But you’re not. Remember that! And also that your life is precious and you have something to offer to the world. Sending good wishes
Thanks for answering! That was a quick reply haha. I'm doing my best to stay positive and keep going. The amount I know now about medications and just everything, I wish I knew before I ever took anything. But can't live with regrets. Just gotta use my knowledge for when I'm healed from withdrawals. @@casseyklie
Why don't you get back on the med
Hi. So the medicine wasn't working as effectively anymore. It wasn't doing much and I definitely hit tolerance withdrawal. I was having withdrawal symptoms while on them. Also, after the 2nd time I got off and got back on, it felt like the past withdrawal stayed mildly while on the same dose again. Lots of issues. The healthcare industry is awful and they don't tell you anything about tapering, withdrawal, side effects, etc... We need to raise awareness. @@alessiaamanda9435
@@casseyklieI Had Clonazepam Withdrawal, I was so sick but, I'm back on it now!!
cassey i am glad you are doing better i have severe panic attack disorder and have been taking 3mg of clonazepam i no it is very addicted but for me it was a life saver i have led a good life married a son and a good job i no it will be a issue as far as leading more to dementia and alzheimers but i cant complain my panic attacks were so bad the best i can descibe them is i no what it is like to die !! god bless you and god be with you
If you’re happy taking it and it works for you then that’s wonderful 💕
i took this also for seizures and anxiety. it helped with anxiety but not the seizures. the withdrawel was super hard, but we are off now.
Happy you got off ❤
How do you feel?
how long?
@@jrman413 we feel less dazed is about all I can think of. That med seemingly did not help us in anyway. Glad to be off, was taking 2mg x3day
@@prasannachalgeri7152 took it for 2yrs, have been off for maybe 4 to 6 months, we are terrible with time.
Will watch ASAP but I'm here 'cuz of the thumbnail, YOU GOT A KITTY! So happy for you (teeny bit jealous too!) I hope they bring you loads of joy & therapeutic-ness.
Awe youre so sweet! Yes hes the sweetest boy ❤ sending love!!!
Thanks for letting us know your cat is a good friend. I lost mine and it was very heart breaking also on brnzos ❤
I was prescribed clonazepam as an emergency med for my PNES recently. Thank you so much for sharing how difficult this was for you. It is valuable information for me because I will make sure I am not depending on it.
Have you had any PNES seizures lately? How are you dealing with these without drugs?
Im glad i can be of help! They were quite active in December averaging to about every second day. So far ive had 3 days this month which I guess is close to every second day but instead of having multiple in a day ill only have one. I do take ativan every once in awhile if its really bad. Which i guess you could say is kind of the same as taking a dose of clonazepam. As long as your not taking it everyday i think youll be ok! Ill take an Ativan maybe once every 2 weeks.
@@casseyklie Tysm for continuing to share. Its such a benefit. I was diagnosed in August so this is all very new and overwhelming.
Awe. Monty, Montey? is sooo cute! Anyways, CONGRATS to you. I'm trying now after 17 years and it's hell. I've been up since waking up yesterday at 7pm. I took a nap around 2-3pm and still can't sleep. I felt so horrible, I hurried up and took my meds at 7am instead of 12pm because I couldn't handle the mental pain.
I dont even know how i spell his name 😂 but thank you! And im sorry to hear that. Sending my best wishes to you!
See if they can taper you with Valium or Librium. That will be much gentler.
I was on this drug, plus many more with zero problems getting off this drug..(and the others) the hardest thing to do was to get past the fear of getting off these drugs.... smh.... amazing
Hi how did you do it. I've been on klonopin for about a year. Any tips on how you did it?
Thank you Cassey . Great video and lots of helpful tips.Im currently on clonazepam and trying to chip away at it slowly.
Best wishes ❤
See if they can taper you with Valium or Librium. That's standard protocol and much gentler.
@@matthewleonard386 Between Valium and Librium which would you prefer to taper with?
How is your progress going? Any advise would be helpful. Thank you.
The first thing I noticed is how much coherent and faster you’re speaking (coming down from the 1.5mg video). Go YOU!!! 🎉 I’ve been on 10 years. I’m at .5 and am going to start trying to come off. So nervous.
Awe thank you for noticing! Yes I go back and look at my old videos and it was crazy how drugged up I was. So glad to be feeling more like myself 💕 you go this! You will have ups and downs but it does get better. Sending you so much strength and love!
@@casseyklie thank you!!🙏💗
I was on this for anxiety after a lot of chemotherapy, and not being able to sleep, I went to some other doctors whom advised me to get off of it, which I did, and didn't have too much trouble. I was on Hydrocodone, 10/500mg, 6 per day for 10 years and decided that was not healthy, so I stopped pretty much cold turkey, and that was very hard, but I got through it. I think what your doing is great, art, meditation, dogs, etc. that's what I am doing now, I am sorry your having issues.
Thank you for sharing and watching!
hope everything is fine now, good luck Cassey ❤
Thank you! I’m doing much better 💕
I have been on clonazapam for 20 years and tried to taper off once a while ba k with the help of my Doctor. I take .5 twice a day but when i finally had reached the last quarter piece after about 3 months tapering my Doctor congratulated me and about two days later it was lije a brick in the face. Started getting the absolute worst withdrawal symptoms so bad that i felt i was dying. I gave up and had to realize it had beat me. My current Doctor says it must have been i came off of it too quickly, especially when i been taking it so long. I guess when I'm ready i will let him help me taper off taking longer this time.
It took me two years to wean off the same dose you're on. Then another year for the brutal insomnia to go away. The last .25 dose was the worst. I took that at night and after stopping the insomnia set in. Also, restless leg syndrome. If I started to doze the RLS would kick in and wake me up. I slept one to two hours a night for about six months. It improved slightly then got 75 percent better at the one year mark after complete cessation. By the way, I took the Klonopin for 27 years. Hang in there.
@joanmary90 wow! Thanks for that you're a Trooper. Absolutely remarkable 👏 I hope I can do the same soon.
Quarter reductions are no joke, I was told it was a small reduction! A month into my taper and starting to get over some of it
Great video. Very helpful. Consider increasing the sound volume of future videos. What you are doing is important.
Thank you! And yes, i got a new phone to film on so the sound in my most recent Video is much better. Im hoping to pick up a mic as well
No! You cannot go to detox to get off these drugs. They go way to fast. It takes months and months and months to taper.
Stop with the fearmongering.
You are very correct. Detox centers can be so dangerous with these drugs. This lady is one of the lucky ones who did not have protracted withdrawal.
I was on clonazepam twice a day for refractory epilepsy for a while and lorazepam (sometimes it required up to 5 mg) a few times a week for years to stop seizure clusters. Thankfully it didn't create any issue and I was able to just stop taking it after the lobectomy when i was no longer having seizures. But I was definitely nervous about it. I still have a running prescription for it ever since, but I do NOT take that shit lightly. I'll only take a small dose when I *really* need to. So while I personally never developed any issue, those things still scare the hell out of me. I have had problems with alcohol, but thankfully I managed to dodge that one.
I’m glad to hear that you had an okay time with it!
I just started clonazepam… & Wellbutrin .. this was recommended for my bi polar / anxiety attacks .. only 0.5 for the clonazepam and that shit hits you hard 😐
Yeah thats why I have very little memory from when I was on a high dose. Its tough because it does the job but it does come with a down side. But use this time to maybe do whatever sort of healing you may need and deep dive into looking for other ways that you might be able to help yourself. Best wishes 💕
Thank you for sharing your story. How long did it take you to wean off? Your kitty is beautiful!!!!❤❤❤❤
Thank you for watching! I honestly don’t remember maybe between 4-6 months!
Wonderful video. I was on klonopin for 2 years 0.75mg at bed I did a 6 month taper, and have been off for 2 years. My biggest issue is chronic insomnia, that started my last 6 months on klonopin and still persist . tried everything, nothing works. Did you experience any sleep issues. Thank you
I did experience sleep issues but it didn’t last long! I also take 300 mg of pregablin at night which causes fatigue. But congrats on getting off. I hope you can find the root of your insomnia
Pregablin is even worse. Wait untill you try to get off that one.
@@casseyklieI second what the above poster says about the pregabalin. If you haven't been on it long you may want to start tapering asap.
I get bad panic attacks, but the thoughts of having to take meds scares me
I found you and I’ve been on 4 mg daily, 10 yrs, can I successfully get off this medication without it taking years I’ve heard my brain will never heal from taking it for so long, so I’m not sure what to do from leaving this world
I would definitely talk to your doctor and do some research ❤️🩹
I just subscribed Cassey: I have a kitty, Lucy, and she is my only support. My small family has abandoned me. I’m so miserable, 72 yo and in total tolerance…Klonopin 21 years. I am suicidal sometimes.
Thank you for watching and subscribing. I appreciate that. Animals are so full of love. Im very sorry to hear that your family isnt very supportive. That can be very tough and it’s understandable that you’re going through a tough time. Just remember you matter, be gentle with yourself and take care. Theres a whole community of us going through similar things. You are not alone! And dont forget there are free suicide hotlines ❤️ take care of yourself love
Sorry for my ignorance, but i was told that epilectic seizures medicnes dont work for Non Epilectic seizures, did they help you in any sense? If doctors know that, why are they still prescribing them for nonES?
I know that some seizure medication work work but with drugs like clonazepam this relaxes the brain and body which helps nes!
Good advice best wises Cassie ❤
Best wishes ❤️
I took it for 20yrs to sleep and I cold turkey quit - that doesn’t mean everyone can do that !!! I stopped for 5yrs and just recently got back on it as needed.
Did you have any withdrawal symptoms?
thanks for sharing
obthw love the cat and i have been taking clonazepam for 34 years
I have been on a small dose 0.5 over 20 years. It saved my life in a way because I was getting daily panic attacks before but as you get older they want to get you off and it’s scary.
i no what you went through sister same here god be with you@@MarilynMayaMendoza
Great video. Thanks
Thank you,
Best wishes Cassey. ✌️❤️🤗
Thank you!
Did it make you depressed when you were on it?
Hmm no! I actually felt slightly euphoric/high
Hi! How are you doing with the agoraphobia? Best wishes ❤
Hello! Its a bit better - On my good days I can manage to see friends and go into a few stores. I do have to have someone with me when out in public and I also like to wear sunglasses indoors, it helps with light sensitivity but also somehow makes me feel protected. But if im having anxiety I will stay at home or have to take ativan because I worry about having seizures in public.
Thanks for watching 💝
@@casseyklie Hi! Thank you for replying. I totally understand.
❤Please ip the sound!!!!!
did you start to feeling sad at all or have like any form of depression after you were completly off Clonzapam? Don't know if i'm still just having withdrawrl symptoms or this is just my new baseline today is day 24 completly clean
I do struggle with anxiety and depression. I found mostly my anxiety was amplified
Did you experience a loss of appetite as well ?
Yes!
I'm scared! I've been taking at least 4mg a day since 1997!
I've recently been taken 2mg 4x daily. My body reacts differently to meds for some reason.
Uppers put me to sleep & Downers jack me up! lol
I hear you could die by just stop taking these. They are the only thing that helps for my anxiety & my Bipolar Condition..
Its okay to be scared. In your situation I would definitely seek medical professional help. You definitely dont want to stop cold turkey. But if you are happy with where you are at and the side effects aren’t bothering you then maybe you dont have to come off. Sometimes we need medication and if its helping more than hurting then i think its okay.
Thankyou🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Did you know that cats and dogs come from Outer space?
Feed your cat a good quality WET cat food. Dry is to hard on their kidney s.
ur kitty might need some clonazepam