I was prescribed Clonazepam for anxiety about 3 months ago couple...

I completely understand where your coming from. I'm a 17 year old guy and just recently stopped taking clonopin. And much like you i was still drinking and smoking a sort of "leafy" substance. Im not sure as to how much you are taking, but i was up around 8-9mg a day. And i felt horrible. drowsy, no spunk, and not wanting to do anything. I abruptly just stopped the medication on my own because i was so fed up with it. I definately don't recommend it. I went through a week or two of pretty crappy withdrawals. But what i would recommend to you is, try talking to your doctor. Tell him or her that you don't like the medication and ask if there is something else they'd recommend (Xanax, Ativan, etc). Some Benzos have different side effects. I now take Xanax, and so far its much better.
I hope i was of some help. Good Luck!

Oct. 3/08 - Regarding your fear and anxieties around people, the drinking and smoking weed certainly will not help mixing Clonazepam & Zoloft. Your inability to be yourself without drinking or smoking up stems from very low self esteem and for a little while the drinking will help you to act inhibited however booze is a depressant and so is Clonazepam. I would see a counsellor for your fears. Clonazepam works on the central nervous system and helps cut the "edge" off, you shouldn't have any fear of getting off of it, it's not a heavy, addictive medication. As for Zoloft, I take it in the morning because it gives me pep, I used to take it before bed but I stayed awake all night. You're not the only one today experiencing what you are going through, self medicating and then taking Rx drugs. For your headaches, try to purchase some oil of mint at a health store and rub just a little on each temple, it's proported to be as effective as 1000 mg. of Tylenol, without killing yourself. I hope this helps, stop the drinking, you'll end up ruining your liver and get pancreatitis which can kill you. Also you probably smoke...quit now before your body quits on you. I have just gone through chemo & radiation for cancer and am in remission, I've also had the same problems you have had and believe me looking back, I only wish I had someone honest enough to tell me what I needed to hear and that is the truth. God loves you and so do I. Bless you and take care. Ellie †