Josh,

I take a benzodiazepine (klonopin) for my anxiety. There are a number of different meds in this family. From what my doctor told me, they all basically do the same thing (calm you down when your anxiety spikes), but have different lengths that they last. I was told that the klonopin has long lasting affects and that's why he wants me to stay on it.

And I also feel I'm on my meds temporarily. But what is temporary? A week, a month, a year? I've been on these meds for four months. I don't know how long I'll stay on them, but it will be until my doctor and I feel like I don't need them anymore.

With me, I still feel everything that goes with my PTSD and my healing on these meds. It just keeps my anxiety crancked down a few notches so I'm able to function and deal with what I need to deal with.

I hope this helps.