I survived the doctor, and am now on klonopin =)

I didn't do well and broke down in the parking lot, and bathroom, and kept my sunglasses on in the waiting room, but regardless I survived. I was also kept waiting for a bit over an hour after already being half an hour early, so once my anxiety seemed to wean a bit it was time to go in and of course that spiked it right back up. Ah, well, I didn't die or faint (though I felt very close to it once), and was put on Klonopin like I had wanted.

The doctor was very nice, though I felt rude chiming in with my knowledge of the availabke medications, but I was desperate to not waste time and just get out of there. My mom said I wasn't rude, that I just seemed informed, and I guess she is probably more right than me, haha. I also made up a list of all my symptoms and the nurse scanned it into my file; she seemed really pleased I was so prepared, but I had to be, otherwise I would have forgotten things, lol

I was given the .5mg tablets and told that the .25mg tabs don't do much for anxiety, but regardless I cut the pill in half today and figure for at least two pills worth I will cut them in half just to get it into my system. I feel calmer on just the .25mg, but the anxiety is still sort of there, so I know that taking the regular dose will probably make me feel much more normal. I was just too scared to take a full dose, especially after such an emotionally trying day. Two hours at the doctor, a full two days of anxiety over going, and I was more than ready to just take a nap when I got home --which I did, lol.

I've also been experiencing some, uh, tightness of the scalp? I'm not sure how to describe it, but for a few moments every now and then it feels tight and sort of tingly, as if I just had a cold chill, but without the cold. I know it's the anxiety and not the klonopin, but just wondering if anyone else gets that?

Thanks for all the continued support, all my love,
Em

Post Edited By Moderator (stkitt) : 1/6/2012 7:16:22 AM (GMT-7)

Thanks Hibee, I appreciate the support =)

--Em

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Thanks,

Kitt

Post Edited By Moderator (stkitt) : 1/6/2012 7:18:26 AM (GMT-7)

Thanks SC, I was pretty surprised to make it through the whole ordeal! Several timea I wanted to leave, but having my mom there was a great help.

So far so good with the Klonopin, or rather Clonazepam. Makes me a little sleept at first, but no big deal. I am a little worried though as I seem to be experiencing some vague cravings, but I think they are cigarette related and not pill related. This is my third week of having quit, and it wasn't very hard the first two weeks, so I think it's just caught up to me.

Anyone know of feeling a little unbalanced is normal? It doesn't last, and I think it's more due to the drowsiness than an actual side effect. Also figured out a few days ago that I probably need glasses, so I think that will help with my anxiety and the unbalanced feeling.

Thanks again,
Em