Klonopin

[Susan]

I've been seeing the same shrink for years, constantly changing meds for depression and ocd. I was on 6 meds from him (at the same time) and I was still picking. I thought to myself, if I'm on 6 meds then I should be feeling on top of the world.
I decided to get a second opinion, and the new doc thought he should treat the anxiety causing the picking rather than trying to eliminate the thoughts leading to the picking. He cut out 2 of my meds, increased one and added Klonopin. For the first time in who knows how long my face is clear. I think the Klonopin will not be permanent, but it sure BROKE THE CYCLE! I think this new doctor is on to something.
I just had to share this with you guys because this seems to be a different approach that is working. One other thing though- I feel extremely bored now! It makes sense, because the picking either causes or is because of anxiety, and without anxiety I have boredom. That's okay, I'll live with that for now.
I was never really convinced that the picking was ocd.
Maybe that's why the ocd meds weren't working!
I really feel hopeful, but I'm scared because my hopes have been dashed so many times before. I'll be cautiously optimistic and take it slow for now. I'm seeing that when the picking is gone so many other issues are suddenly there, things that were always on the back burner because picking ALWAYS took priority over everything. I think my life will be changing, and it's a little scarey. Please wish me luck with this!

Susan

[Pepper]

I never knew that skin picking was part of my anxiety. I have been picking the skin on my upper arms, legs, and more recently face since I was a kid. I am currently taking Prozac and Wellbutrin for my depression (this is the deepest depression I have experienced) I am also taking Ativan for my extreme anxiety. My Dr. also just put me on Neurontin to try that out instead of Ativan. I have heard that Klonopin is good and longer-lasting than Ativan. Happy to hear Klonopin seems to be working for you. Anyone else have anything to say about Klonopin?

[phonegirldaisy]

HI Susan,
can you please tell em which meds you are on right now that have helped your picking? Thanks!
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[Susan]

In addition to Klonopin I am on 100mg of Seroquel and 60mg Cymbalta. Unfortunately, I have been attacking my feet and fingers instead pf my face. Better than my face though! I'm also seeing a therapist to address my anxiety issues and what she says is post traumatic stress disorder. She does neuorefeeback and if my insurance approves we will do that. Klonopin use cannot last forever. But after I started it, my face picking stopped.
Sue

[Joyce]

I have been skin picking since I went off xanax xr which I was on for 10 years 3 mg. a day and 20 mg. of lexapro pro. I am on Klonopin 3 mg. a day and I was on 150 mg. of Zoloft which they are weaning me off and putting me back on the lexapro. I am now on 10 mg. of lexapro and 25 mg. of Zoloft cause they are weaning me off the Zoloft. March 9th they are going to put me on 20 mg. oh lexapro to see if the picking stops. They will leave me on the Klonopin. But I am still skin picking mostly ears,face and top of legs. They thought the Zoloft was causing skin picking cause some people on line said it caused skin picking on them. Does anyone know if the Klonopin is causing the skin picking is 3 mg. to much. Or is it just anxiety and I need medication for skin picking. I know this sounds all mixed up but I hope someone can help me.