I Am Not a Psycho Just Because I Take Clonazepam
27 Sep
I’m still reeling from Friday. The thought of starting all over again with a new doctor, and trying to find a good one that’s close to us and in network is overwhelming at the moment. I’m really glad I’ve got at least six weeks before David has to see a rheumatologist for his regular checkup. Unless he flares. Then I’m in trouble.
So here’s my thought for the day.
I am not a psycho just because I take clonazepam. Clonazepam, or klonopin if you get the name brand, is always listed as one of the medications crazy people are taking in movies and on television shows. Next time you’re watching Law & Order or a medical drama, and they’re dealing with a psycho killer, listen to the medications the psycho is taking. Clonazepam is always listed.
I take clonazepam for my TMJ Disorder. It was prescribed by my specialist, who has DDS not MD after his name. He told me it would help me get a deeper sleep and clench my jaw less. I take a small dose, and it helps a lot.
Klonopin is also used as an anxiety medication and seizure medication. Every time I see a new doctor and list my current medications, I’m quick to tell the doctor or nurse that I DO NOT have seizures. (And I’m not a killer.)
I think people are a little too quick on the draw when it comes to medications that affect the brain. If you mention Wellbutrin or Prozac, they think you must spend hours and hours crying or you’ve held razor blades to wrists. They don’t understand that depression is different for some people, and sometimes medications have alternate uses as well. Stop stereotyping!
Consequently, tomorrow I’ll have to write about how I am a perfect stereotype.
Love,
A Young Wife
I’m sorry….
I know it’s frustrating. I understand the thing with the medications too. I tak so many people just look at me. I’m like, hey, I’m alive! Try not to worry what people think. THey’re just ignorant.
That’s really strange that Klopinin would get that reputation. Haldol, sure, but Klopinin??????
Stereotypes are worse than truisms, which are worse than cliches. Rock on!
My doctor prescribes it for muscle pain and like you wrote for deeper sleep. It works too. Learned a long time ago to ignore an awful lot of people!!
I wrote this as a different comment and now I see you take benzos. It makes even more sense…Are you still seeking narcotics? A lot of doctors don’t prescribe them because they know (through getting a medical degree) that addiction can be a problem. Not through anyone’s fault. Even if addiction doesn’t occur, narcotic levels will have to increase and increase to give the same relief. Most doctors will try to keep a patient off narcotics if possible, especially a young one. Does he want to be on them the rest of his life? And just so you know, the doctor probably didn’t give them to him because both you and your husband exhibited drug seeking behaviors.
Carli, please see my comment here. http://youngwifestale.com/blog/chronicillness/arthritis-blogpost/i-guess-were-looking-for-a-new-rheumatologist/comment-page-1/#comment-3879
And I was actually able to stop taking clonazepam. I’m so thankful I’m doing better now.