Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.
Two days ago, I decided to go from.75 mg to.50 mg of Klonopin a day. I woke up early morning with the room spinning violently. The vertigo only really happens if I am laying down, or if I tilt my head too far back. It is also worse when turning over to the right in bed. My panic attacks seem to be returning and I feel nauseous. I used to have Benign Posterior Vertigo in the past, and I have no idea if it is returning or if this decrease caused it. Any ideas on what could be causing this dizzyness? It is hard to tolerate.
i do not know what is wrong with you but i would guess you are experiencing klonopin withdrawal. maybe even .25 of a mg less can have that effect.
i have been on klonopin (clonazepam) for 12 years. I was able to go off of it in the first year but after going back on it, i have NEVER been able to get off of it. The dizziness and torrents of fear and anxiety are too much to bear. The increase in anxiety and dizzyness are typical klonopin withdrawal symptoms.
You should probaly consult your doc about strategies to withdraw from klonopin. There is a paper somehwere. maybe i have a printed copy of it, that a UK shrink wrote about how to slowly get off of klonopin.
I would bet anythin g if you went back to .75 mg you would feel better in a few hours. My withdrawal symptoms usually begin about 24-30 hours after last pill.
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you def. need to see your doctor ASAP. I am not sure what is causing it but you need to see your doctor, did you go down off of it with supervision? or are you doing it yourself?
please be careful!