RCA7591

I have been on Xanax for the last 12yrs, Ativan since 1980 before that and I am interested in weening off this drug and maybe starting Klonipin (klonopin).  After reading many many posts, this seems to be the way to go I think.  I have had anxiety/depression since my childhood and am at the point where I would prefer to take nothing, but I dont think that's going to happen.  I stopped smoking cigs/weed 7wks ago now, haven't taken an AD for a few years, but since the cigs cessation, I can't sleep and the anxiety is back and I feel so wound up all the time.  I thought stopping smoking was really the answer, but now I am not so sure WHAT the answer is.  My question is, could I just switch over to the Klonipin (klonopin) from the Xanax or would that cause a big w/d problem?  And, am I just switching from one benzo to another.  Would this be beneficial at all?  I have read your posts and appreciate your knowledge.  Thank you so much

[Jade59]

Thank you Ryan, this is as serious as I thought.  I have been taking .05-2mgs at night for sleep and your right, they have stopped working.  Not until I started reading this forum, and your posts specifically, did I realize that Xanax was not made for long term use.  My doctor justs refills my rx every single month and has NEVER educated me.   This is the best information I have ever got.  Thank you so much again.