"i have taken clonazepam for 20 years.  i have remained at 0.5mg 3x/day.  this is the only medication that has significantly helped with my anxiety.  when i take it, i feel normal again.  ssri&#039;s have given my side effects; i have none with clonazepam. some docs don&#039;t like to prescribe it long-term, although we are talking about quality of life.  it ought to be the *patient&#039;s decision* if they want to remain on it.  if being dependent on something greatly improves quality of life, then it&#039;s worth it imho.  some people are born with more anxiety than others.  this medication seems to correct that imbalance in brain chemistry."