I recently got prescribed Cymbalta and Klonopin for my panic attacks.  I knew the dangers and risks of Klonopin going in, so I took a 0.5mg last night for the first time while with my girlfriend to see how it would go.  I didn’t want to just run into an interview or something blindly on Klonopin.  I could feel like chest anxiety was gone and there was a little hint of anxiety in my stomach which wasn’t contributing anything from a mental or emotional aspect of my anxiety it was purely a faint physical anxiety from my stomach.

But boy did Klonopin really smack me like a truck.  I kept a report of every 30 minutes to see how it would effect me before I went out and did anything where I’d need it.  There was a weird spectrum where if nobody was talking directly to me I was in zombie mode and if they were I was overly talkative and blurting out things I normally wouldn’t say.  I’m more concerned for the spaced out aspects though.  It definitely works for anxiety, but it works almost TOO good for my anxiety. 

Does anyone find that the more negative effects of Klonopin wear off with extended use?  I don’t want to go to an interview and look like I’m high, because my family and girlfriend pointed out that there were moments where I was completely spaced out and often staring people in the eyes for just a second too long before it was awkward.

Will I gain more control of myself on Klonopin overtime?