Klonopin Withdrawal Blog - June 1st, 2011
Since I have laid off of Klonopin for the last four days, I went into work today pretty relaxed since I took one mg of Klonopin. However, I noticed that after the first dosage wore off in about three hours and I took my next dosage – that “sweet” feeling came over me. This is the symptom I really can’t understand or how I can tell anyone about. It’s more of a bad feeling than good. I feel disoriented except for the mind fog. That’s the only way I can describe it.
I have been noticing that I have been getting these type of Klonopin withdrawal symptoms on my first day back to work. I don’t feel miserable, just a lot different. I can still function very well despite me feeling weird. I also feel a little drowsy. I’m thinking that since I have been away from Klonopin for four days, I’m not use to having it in my system and that is why I’m feeling drowsy. As I write this – I am feeling very drowsy and want to lay down. I haven’t been taking more than usual but am discovering if I am away from Klonopin for more than a couple of days, then my system needs to take a little less on my first day back to work. It isn’t used to taking 1 mg every three hours. So next Monday (actuall, this is Wednesday, but I call it my Monday since it is my first day back).
I usually do this. On my days off, I try to get by in not taking any Klonopin at all. This is why I am looking for a green tea that will help me out with my mind fog (one of my worst withdrawal symptoms). I’m sick and tired of going through horrible withdrawal symptoms that make me feel anxious on my days off. I want to have a life where my symptoms are absent and I can enjoy my days off.
Green tea is only part of the solution. I talked to my sister the other day. She is on Klonopin as well (she has social anxiety like me). However, she has told me that she is taking Holy Basil and this has replaced her Klonopin usage. In fact, she is claiming that the other day – she didn’t take Holy Basil – and all of a sudden she started craving Klonopin. A day later, she still didn’t take anything but her crave for Klonopin was getting stronger. She finally went back taking Holy Basil and she feels normal once again.
So guess what’s next for me? That’s right – Holy Basil. However, I do want to try some other things out such as GABA. I’ve tried it before and it works to a degree. I’m thinking that I was not taking the right amount, so I want to revisit this possible solution. I know a lot of people that actually take a combination of natural supplements, and they have gotten better. Some have totally got off Klonopin and are experiencing no withdrawal symptoms.
If you want to know where to buy GABA at – I do know that you can get it from your local health store like GNC. I am not sure if you can buy Holy Basil at GNC, but my sister goes online and orders it from Puritan Pride. She swears that is works – we’ll see if she is right.
It is now 3:41 pm and I have only taken three mgs of Klonopin so far. I will probably take my last one at 5:30 pm. The reason why I take Klonopin numerous times per day is because I work twelve hour shifts. You might be wondering how I feel. Right now – still a little drowsy, but not bad at all. Earlier today, I was feeling some symptoms, even after I took my Klonopin. Now they are all gone. I am having strange thoughts here and there – so I have to watch out for those.
I am of the belief that you are what you believe. So I watch my thoughts and make sure they are not negative in any way. I also tell myself that I am overcoming all of my benzo withdrawal symptoms. I have not seen any progress there – but I’m sure it doesn’t hurt. I also may use the positive thinking whenever I meditate – meaning I would visualize myself living without Klonopin. However, I do not do this on a daily basis and I think that is why I am not going anywhere with the “meditation project”.
I did notice that after people leave from work (remember, I work pretty late), I don’t really need Klonopin that much. So maybe people bring a certain amount of anxiety which would make sense since I have Social Anxiety. I think that when you are not taking Klonopin as much, any small anxiety that you have, it is amplified. So if you are nervous around crowds and you have not taken your regular Klonopin amount, your anxiety around people will be higher.
Anyway, my manager just left and I have another three hours to go. Can’t wait to get out of here. I will keep you, the reader, updated on how I am doing with my klonopin withdrawal symptoms.
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