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If i dont suffer ocd/anxiety when i'm busy, y do i suffer when i'm alone but want to be alone? do i really need the klonopin (clonazepam)? or just mind over matter

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Dr. Douglas Bey answered

Distraction: Same with pain, depression, etc--if you can focus your attention elsewhere it doesn't hurt as bad--hard to stay busy all of the time however

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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A member asked:

If i dont suffer ocd/anxiety when i'm busy, y do i suffer when i'm alone but want to be alone? do i really need the klonopin (clonazepam)? or just mind over matter

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Bey answered

Dr Altman agreed

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