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Becomes paranoid with odd things, prescribed Klonopin, doesn't eat . Does this just continue or gets worse ?
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My son (29) has been seeing a psychologist for four years for anxiety.  He has been prescribed Klonopin.  Recently (past year to 6 months) he's become more paranoid with odd things (drones tracking him, etc.) In the past month this has gotten worse and he's quit taking his meds as well as missed his last two months appointments.  He feels the meds are part of consiracy, too. Bizzare behavior has increased (climbing on roof to look for drones, thinking neighbors are NSA, counterfiet money). He's lived in our house alone this winter (we have a second house) and I returned because of this.  I fnally got him to the hospital, where they talked to him  and said he needed to take his presribed meds.  He agreed and he was discards.  Now he won't take the meds., wouldn't go see the pschologist today, and said he can tell I'm lying through his "eye" that sees everything.  He won't even eat food I make, thinking it might have drugs in it.  He was tested for illegal drugs and had none in his system at the hospital. So, suggestions? See if he'll go see someone else? Continue to try to get him to take the meds? Wait until another shoe drops and I can get him into the hospital? I had to call 911 and have the police meet me in the parking lot of the hospital.  It took a lot of convincing.  He won't do that again.  Does this just continue to get worse? Or will it clear up eventually? He hadn't been eating or sleeping before I got home.  He's a little better now about eating and sleeping, but still displays odd behavior.
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Paranoid symptoms such as those you have described - drones tracking him/ attacking him - are symptoms of psychosis. Klonopin (clonzepam)  ay have been prescribed to reduce his anxiety and to help him get sleep, but the doctor would have prescribed an anti-psychotic medication (haloperidol, risperidone, olanzapine, etc.) along with it. Has he been taking an anti-psychotic regularly?It is important that you meet your psychiatrist and describe these symptoms to him. He will also interview your son and find out what will help him best. These symptoms, when treated early can improve to a large extent in more than half the patients. Some patients may not respond to the first medication tried, and may need another trial. Do consult a psychiatrist as he will also look for any medical disorders that may be contributing to the illness. Hope this helps.