Shana,
It can be difficult weaning off any drug. I also take Klonopin for anxiety, but I don't take it on a schedule..only as needed. I had been addicted to Vicoden for a few years, so I found out what withdrawls are like. It sounds to me like you do suffer from anxiety, but I'm not a professional. So you have two issues: getting off Klonopin, which is why you chose this board, and anxiety, which is probably why you started the Klonopin. I recommend talking to the doctor that RX'd the Klonopin. You can't just stop it when you feel like it, but you can taper. You may experience breakthrough WD's and anxiety of course. More importantly, make sure you continue to treat your anxiety with something. If you switch to something else, it will be uncomfortable, but I know it helps to be educated and understand what you are feeling is normal.
Did you say why you were on the Klonopin in the first place? Maybe you did. Have you been on the anxiety board here on healthboards? It is a good source for not only anxiety, but to talk about the effects of the different drugs prescribed for it. Unfortunately, many of us are guinea pigs when it comes to any drug RX'd for anxiety, depression, and even pain management. One doc will prescribe it, and then they don't have a clue as to how to get you off of them without discomfort, or how to treat the ongoing symptoms. But they are obligated to help you if they RX'd it in the first place. So talk to your doc and insist on some assistance. I hope you do well getting off of it if you are ready.
Lisa
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