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I suffer from severe anxiety, depression, PTSD and insomnia but now I feel so happy, sleep like a baby and anxiety is so chilled! Life is great for once and it's all down to diazepam (Valium). 
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By *omez42Man
over a year ago
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I've used it as a muscle relaxant. A year ago tomorrow, I went to hospital with serious back pain, caused by driving a VW camper as my daughters wedding car!
They prescribed me Diazapam to relax the muscles, and it was so brilliant.
A few weeks ago, I took some more for leg cramps.
But..
I've never taken them for more than four days at a time. Having been down that road after my father's death, a year on paroxatene, I'm very careful |
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"I've used it as a muscle relaxant. A year ago tomorrow, I went to hospital with serious back pain, caused by driving a VW camper as my daughters wedding car!
They prescribed me Diazapam to relax the muscles, and it was so brilliant.
A few weeks ago, I took some more for leg cramps.
But..
I've never taken them for more than four days at a time. Having been down that road after my father's death, a year on paroxatene, I'm very careful "
Wow! Sounds like you've been some shit man! I'm on diazepam now and it's changed my life for the better |
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I was prescribed Lorazepam years ago, they saved my life. I've had diazepam for back spasms; the Lorazepam were better I think. I didn't have any trouble stopping either of them. |
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diazepam is great- just be careful with it. it shouldn't be taken lightly and definitely not long term- very addictive. .. take it as a stepping stone for you to be able to do things later on without them! |
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"They are to nice very dangerous stuff at least for me anyway
Yep..more so than the ones the mods take down because we are not allowed to talk about"
Yep the the guys right. Let's not get the lads thread took down....
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"this is the third post you've started today about your drugs op"
I noted that & in one he 'offered' some to another fab member then retracted it but fortunately the other person replied with comment.
My cynical mind suggests you're peddling the 'blue pills'! |
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"this is the third post you've started today about your drugs op
I noted that & in one he 'offered' some to another fab member then retracted it but fortunately the other person replied with comment.
My cynical mind suggests you're peddling the 'blue pills'!"
Really. In that case forget my other posts..... |
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They don't work long term, your body will QUICKLY develop a tolerance to them and you'll ultimately just be taking them in the end to ward off horrific withdrawal symptoms.
Short term they're very good though. You should look into Zolpidem or other z class sedatives or even cbd oil. Certain antihistamines can also treat anxiety. Benzodiazepines are a very useful short term solution. Long term they don't work and cause addiction. |
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"They don't work long term, your body will QUICKLY develop a tolerance to them and you'll ultimately just be taking them in the end to ward off horrific withdrawal symptoms.
Short term they're very good though. You should look into Zolpidem or other z class sedatives or even cbd oil. Certain antihistamines can also treat anxiety. Benzodiazepines are a very useful short term solution. Long term they don't work and cause addiction."
Thanks for the info man! I'll go back to the doctors in the week and say I want something else instead |
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"this is the third post you've started today about your drugs op
I noted that & in one he 'offered' some to another fab member then retracted it but fortunately the other person replied with comment.
My cynical mind suggests you're peddling the 'blue pills'!"
I didn't offer them at all, I said 'it sounds like you need some of the blue pills too' as I'm prescribed them for my mental health. I'd be fucked if I gave them away! |
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"What are you guys on about? I'm just asking if anyone has any experience with Diazepam as I've been prescribed it and am reluctant to take medication before hearing proper reviews!!"
But you said in your opening post that your so chilled and happy now you are taking it??? Confused |
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"What are you guys on about? I'm just asking if anyone has any experience with Diazepam as I've been prescribed it and am reluctant to take medication before hearing proper reviews!!"
Hearing proper reviews on diazepam from a swingers site.  Surely your GP would have discussed all this with you before prescribing it. Most pharmacists will gladly have a discussion about medications that you are taking OP also so that's maybe a better option also.
You say you're reluctant to take however on your other threads you don't seem too reluctant.  |
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I've been on them for a few weeks now but heard negative things about them. You know what doctors are like, always thinking they're right so I just wanted real life experiences from people, that's all. Mental health is spreading, fast, and I don't want mine to get any worse so wondering should I stop taking them or stay on them? |
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"I've been on them for a few weeks now but heard negative things about them. You know what doctors are like, always thinking they're right so I just wanted real life experiences from people, that's all. Mental health is spreading, fast, and I don't want mine to get any worse so wondering should I stop taking them or stay on them?"
Go and speak with your GP or pharmacist! Benzodiazepines are highly addictive and aren't usually prescribed easily. I wouldn't suggest that you stop taking them, I would suggest that you take advice from a professional. |
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"I've been on them for a few weeks now but heard negative things about them. You know what doctors are like, always thinking they're right so I just wanted real life experiences from people, that's all. Mental health is spreading, fast, and I don't want mine to get any worse so wondering should I stop taking them or stay on them?
Go and speak with your GP or pharmacist! Benzodiazepines are highly addictive and aren't usually prescribed easily. I wouldn't suggest that you stop taking them, I would suggest that you take advice from a professional. "
Yeah good point. I do feel they're working but I hear they're very addictive so I'm reluctant to take them. I'll have a word with my doc. Cheers guys! |
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"this is the third post you've started today about your drugs op
I noted that & in one he 'offered' some to another fab member then retracted it but fortunately the other person replied with comment.
My cynical mind suggests you're peddling the 'blue pills'!
I didn't offer them at all, I said 'it sounds like you need some of the blue pills too' as I'm prescribed them for my mental health. I'd be fucked if I gave them away!"
Sounds like you need to try some of my magic blue pills 
Is exactly what you said! |
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Agreeing with those who say it's addictive and your body will develop a tolerance. It worked wonders for my insomnia many years ago in that I slept because it knocked me out but it was a temporary relief as the doc wouldn't prescribe it long term. |
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"this is the third post you've started today about your drugs op
I noted that & in one he 'offered' some to another fab member then retracted it but fortunately the other person replied with comment.
My cynical mind suggests you're peddling the 'blue pills'!
I didn't offer them at all, I said 'it sounds like you need some of the blue pills too' as I'm prescribed them for my mental health. I'd be fucked if I gave them away!
Sounds like you need to try some of my magic blue pills
Is exactly what you said!"
Gosh!! I worded it wrong, sorry! It's not as if I'm going to give anyone my meds, I need them myself. I'm here for advice on people who have been on them theirself, I'm wondering what to expect when the doc stops them. Will I become dependant or will it cure me? |
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"When I used to commute from LA to London I took a vallium taking off and would 'wake up' as we were landing
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I do that with blue one a night Nytol .. that's work for me. |
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"When I used to commute from LA to London I took a vallium taking off and would 'wake up' as we were landing
I do that with blue one a night Nytol .. that's work for me."
Where do you travel to? |
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"When I used to commute from LA to London I took a vallium taking off and would 'wake up' as we were landing
I do that with blue one a night Nytol .. that's work for me.
Where do you travel to?"
I go away a lot most 10 / 15 hours flying 6/8 times a year. |
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I had ptsd an had to move to sort that out for me. I take diazepam for epilepsy, if I think I'm going to have a fit I take one. I buy mine as doctors won't prescribe as they are highly addictive. So maybe just have them on bad days.
You know your body an personality.
I've not had any for a while now. As they can be hard to come by. I take a lot of vitamins instead now. Find they work wonders. |
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"When I used to commute from LA to London I took a vallium taking off and would 'wake up' as we were landing
I do that with blue one a night Nytol .. that's work for me.
Where do you travel to? I go away a lot most 10 / 15 hours flying 6/8 times a year."
Sounds like me till 9 years ago |
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"this is the third post you've started today about your drugs op
I noted that & in one he 'offered' some to another fab member then retracted it but fortunately the other person replied with comment.
My cynical mind suggests you're peddling the 'blue pills'!
I didn't offer them at all, I said 'it sounds like you need some of the blue pills too' as I'm prescribed them for my mental health. I'd be fucked if I gave them away!
Sounds like you need to try some of my magic blue pills
Is exactly what you said!
Gosh!! I worded it wrong, sorry! It's not as if I'm going to give anyone my meds, I need them myself. I'm here for advice on people who have been on them theirself, I'm wondering what to expect when the doc stops them. Will I become dependant or will it cure me?"
Go and speak to your GP. They will be able to give you much better advice than us |
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I think we're all confused now.... I was prescribed them about 3 weeks ago and I've been happy with the results but I don't want to get addicted or depend on them. That's why I'm asking for people's opinions. I'll speak to my GP in the week  |
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"Agreeing with those who say it's addictive and your body will develop a tolerance. It worked wonders for my insomnia many years ago in that I slept because it knocked me out but it was a temporary relief as the doc wouldn't prescribe it long term. "
It's just a symptomatic relief.
You can't sleep - it knocks you out.
But it doesnt really solve the cause of the insomnia. |
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"Could do with something to help me sleep like a baby. Havent slept properly for at least two months  "
Same here I haven't had a good night sleep in years. I'm lucky if I get 4 hours a night. |
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"Could do with something to help me sleep like a baby. Havent slept properly for at least two months
Same here I haven't had a good night sleep in years. I'm lucky if I get 4 hours a night."
I've just been prescribed Amitriptyline for arthritis in my neck. I've slept like a baby every night since, but feel more tired during the day. |
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I would say go back to Dr, there are people that take them long term but they are kind of zombies! Have you tried any of the ssri s like Sertraline?
Diazepam are useful if used properly and occasionally x |
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"Could do with something to help me sleep like a baby. Havent slept properly for at least two months
Same here I haven't had a good night sleep in years. I'm lucky if I get 4 hours a night.
I've just been prescribed Amitriptyline for arthritis in my neck. I've slept like a baby every night since, but feel more tired during the day. "
I have ADHD and not found anything that helps me. I have Zapain witch I take for my back. I thought they would help but they don't. |
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"Could do with something to help me sleep like a baby. Havent slept properly for at least two months
Same here I haven't had a good night sleep in years. I'm lucky if I get 4 hours a night.
I've just been prescribed Amitriptyline for arthritis in my neck. I've slept like a baby every night since, but feel more tired during the day. "
I can't stand these. Make me groggy and have an awful taste in my mouth |
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"I would say go back to Dr, there are people that take them long term but they are kind of zombies! Have you tried any of the ssri s like Sertraline?
Diazepam are useful if used properly and occasionally x "
I've been on sertraline but they changed me to propranolol and fluoxetine instead |
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"I would say go back to Dr, there are people that take them long term but they are kind of zombies! Have you tried any of the ssri s like Sertraline?
Diazepam are useful if used properly and occasionally x
I've been on sertraline but they changed me to propranolol and fluoxetine instead "
What dose of sertraline were you on love? |
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"I would say go back to Dr, there are people that take them long term but they are kind of zombies! Have you tried any of the ssri s like Sertraline?
Diazepam are useful if used properly and occasionally x
I've been on sertraline but they changed me to propranolol and fluoxetine instead
What dose of sertraline were you on love?"
I can't remember tbh but I'm on 120mg propranolol now instead |
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I have ADHD and not found anything that helps me. I have Zapain witch I take for my back. I thought they would help but they don't. "
Zapain is just branded co-codamol ie paracetamol and codeine so not likely to help you as the majority of drug interventions for ADHD are stimulants |
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From a personal pov and coming from someone who has been addicted to prescription drugs I would suggest you go back to your gp and try and find an alternative to the diazapam. I've been on amytripteline (sp) and yes they are fantastic but not a healthy solution long term x |
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Just speak to Dr then, say you are worried about the Diazepam long term use or just try to only use them when you really need to -as mentioned they are addictive and having had them myself for trapped nerve I can quite see why.
If that doseage of propranolol not doing for you then there are other beta blockers they can use. Hope you are feeling more in control / better soon OP! Xx
(I'm a pharmacy tech btw, not a Dr ) |
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"I would say go back to Dr, there are people that take them long term but they are kind of zombies! Have you tried any of the ssri s like Sertraline?
Diazepam are useful if used properly and occasionally x
I've been on sertraline but they changed me to propranolol and fluoxetine instead "
Could I be nosey and ask why they took you off sertraline? I'm on 100mg, it has helped but I feel as if I've reached a plateau. |
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"I would say go back to Dr, there are people that take them long term but they are kind of zombies! Have you tried any of the ssri s like Sertraline?
Diazepam are useful if used properly and occasionally x
I've been on sertraline but they changed me to propranolol and fluoxetine instead
Could I be nosey and ask why they took you off sertraline? I'm on 100mg, it has helped but I feel as if I've reached a plateau."
Fluoxetine(Prozac) is not usually a first choice anti depressant usually citalopram sertralline would be prescribed first often propranolol will be prescribed aswell as an anti depressant to help with anxiety. It's a beta blocker and can make you sleepy and weight gain but is quite effective. |
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"I would say go back to Dr, there are people that take them long term but they are kind of zombies! Have you tried any of the ssri s like Sertraline?
Diazepam are useful if used properly and occasionally x
I've been on sertraline but they changed me to propranolol and fluoxetine instead
Could I be nosey and ask why they took you off sertraline? I'm on 100mg, it has helped but I feel as if I've reached a plateau.
Fluoxetine(Prozac) is not usually a first choice anti depressant usually citalopram sertralline would be prescribed first often propranolol will be prescribed aswell as an anti depressant to help with anxiety. It's a beta blocker and can make you sleepy and weight gain but is quite effective. "
I've tried many of the above with varying success during and in the aftermath of losing my husband. I couldn't tolerate the citalopram, it made me really weary. I was sleeping through the night and till lunch the next day, terrible things for me.
I have found propanslol and Valium worked and still take when needed to help cope in stressful situations. Never taken either regular, just as and when.
Didn't know about weight gain though. So that's why I'm a fat cow  |
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Years ago when I had a nervous breakdown my dr prescribed Valium and beta blockers and all the anxiety floated away...
However as he had only prescribed 2 weeks worth, I never went back for more as I wanted to get better rather than use something to mask the symptoms |
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"I would say go back to Dr, there are people that take them long term but they are kind of zombies! Have you tried any of the ssri s like Sertraline?
Diazepam are useful if used properly and occasionally x
I've been on sertraline but they changed me to propranolol and fluoxetine instead
What dose of sertraline were you on love?
I can't remember tbh but I'm on 120mg propranolol now instead"
That sounds like a very high dose! I was prescribed 10mg propranolol to help with uncontrollable Shaking due to severe anxiety, Diazepam 2mg, 225mg venlafaxine for depression and 7.5mg vimovane for insomnia.
Propranolol had no effect
Diazepam calmed me slightly but sometimes had to take 2 of them
Vimovane would let me sleep for a couple of hours.
I'm now feeling quite a bit better and weaned myself off the meds, just on venlafaxine 150mg.
One day at a time. |
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"I would say go back to Dr, there are people that take them long term but they are kind of zombies! Have you tried any of the ssri s like Sertraline?
Diazepam are useful if used properly and occasionally x
I've been on sertraline but they changed me to propranolol and fluoxetine instead
Could I be nosey and ask why they took you off sertraline? I'm on 100mg, it has helped but I feel as if I've reached a plateau.
Fluoxetine(Prozac) is not usually a first choice anti depressant usually citalopram sertralline would be prescribed first often propranolol will be prescribed aswell as an anti depressant to help with anxiety. It's a beta blocker and can make you sleepy and weight gain but is quite effective.
I've tried many of the above with varying success during and in the aftermath of losing my husband. I couldn't tolerate the citalopram, it made me really weary. I was sleeping through the night and till lunch the next day, terrible things for me.
I have found propanslol and Valium worked and still take when needed to help cope in stressful situations. Never taken either regular, just as and when.
Didn't know about weight gain though. So that's why I'm a fat cow "
Yes both them can be used as and when and don't have to be used regular to have an effect. Where's anti depressants work differently. Propranolol is a steroid (beta blocker) so weight gain can be a side effect but not in everyone xx |
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"I would say go back to Dr, there are people that take them long term but they are kind of zombies! Have you tried any of the ssri s like Sertraline?
Diazepam are useful if used properly and occasionally x
I've been on sertraline but they changed me to propranolol and fluoxetine instead
Could I be nosey and ask why they took you off sertraline? I'm on 100mg, it has helped but I feel as if I've reached a plateau.
Fluoxetine(Prozac) is not usually a first choice anti depressant usually citalopram sertralline would be prescribed first often propranolol will be prescribed aswell as an anti depressant to help with anxiety. It's a beta blocker and can make you sleepy and weight gain but is quite effective. "
Thank you
Would you say that moving on to Prozac from Setraline is common then?
If so I might suggest it to my GP. For me, not him |
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"I would say go back to Dr, there are people that take them long term but they are kind of zombies! Have you tried any of the ssri s like Sertraline?
Diazepam are useful if used properly and occasionally x
I've been on sertraline but they changed me to propranolol and fluoxetine instead
Could I be nosey and ask why they took you off sertraline? I'm on 100mg, it has helped but I feel as if I've reached a plateau.
Fluoxetine(Prozac) is not usually a first choice anti depressant usually citalopram sertralline would be prescribed first often propranolol will be prescribed aswell as an anti depressant to help with anxiety. It's a beta blocker and can make you sleepy and weight gain but is quite effective.
Thank you
Would you say that moving on to Prozac from Setraline is common then?
If so I might suggest it to my GP. For me, not him "
I wouldn't say it's common. Speak with your gp about your concerns and see what he suggests. Anti depressants are to stabilise your mind so as your hitting a plateau as such this could be quite normal , but speak to your gp. X |
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Mothers little occasional helper like she would say.
But she did have 6 off us boys to look after so helped keep her sane.
She done a great job don't think I could cope with 6 of me. Ha |
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"Thank you so much guys. I've been on meds now for about 6 years and the doc keeps saying 'try these and give it time' blah blah... That's why I was asking for people's personal experiences"
Some meds work for some but not others, I've been on 3 different antidepressants over the years, fluoxetine made me clench my teeth, venlafaxine worked best for me in its slow release form... vensir xl, but the higher dose of 225mg gave me the shakes.
Bare in mind it takes an average of 6 weeks for a new med to start working effectively and the dose may have to be adjusted for it to be beneficial to you.
Also if you are changing meds you will have to lower the dose of med1 to nothing before starting med2 and increasing its dose, I can be a month or 2 before noticing any difference so don't expect immediate results |
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