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Does diazepam etc work well for anxiety

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brian91812
brian91812

Hi just curious as if these methods of pills to take along side antidepressants ok to take. I seem to think this might help me calm down my anxiety as it’s that i hate so much especially this wk. Thanks would love to here from others. 

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  • ZEN.
    ZEN. brian91812

    Posted

    Hi Brian,

    I have suffered anxiety from mild to breakdown over the last nine years.

    I was on diazepam 5mg for ages and it worked really well for me.

    Each day on diazepam was like living in a happier place.

    I was also on various other meds at various times but diazepam worked really well for me.

  • brian91812
    brian91812

    Posted

    Did you take this every day with other meds. 
  • magmag1116
    magmag1116 brian91812

    Posted

    Hey Brian,

    I have been on diazapam along with antidepressant for 17 years. Yes they do come in a combination . How often do you take diazapam ? And what dosage . It is a type of benzos which has the longest half life meaning they can stay in your blood for 100 hours . 

    • ann55375
      ann55375 magmag1116

      Posted

      I am finding benzo not very helpful any more, dr suggests anti dep for anxiety, which one helps you?
    • magmag1116
      magmag1116 ann55375

      Posted

      It takes 6-8 weeks for a SSRI to work on me while diazapam is faster acting bit is addictive . What about you?
  • brian91812
    brian91812

    Posted

    So if i went to the doctors tomorrow which i  am i can ask to be prescribed these. Thanks 
    • ZEN.
      ZEN. brian91812

      Posted

      Diaz can be very addictive so often docs are reluctant to prescribe it.

      In short periods is best as your body gets used to it and you will either have to up dose or try some other med if this happens

    • brian91812
      brian91812 ZEN.

      Posted

      Hi i can understand why it would be addicting. I suppose it would the same as that oil thingy 👍. 

  • bikerjools55
    bikerjools55 brian91812

    Posted

    I take it mainly if i have to go somewhere so probably twice a week but im on other meds for anxiety
    • bikerjools55
      bikerjools55 ann55375

      Posted

      I'm on quitipene, progablin and mitrazapine, I was mtbiking sure if the progablin was working, bug consultant just stopped it and my anxiety increased.

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