No where to turn. Medications for pain stopped working. Depressed

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can someone help me? prescribed valium 15 yrs ago for muscle spasams. vicodin 10 yrs ago chronic pain. i am 65. new doc increased dosage on all. new meds make me so sleepy and depressed. i regret ever starting. i have lost who i am. what is wrong? feel i can't function without these meds. but not sure they work anymore. what to do?

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    start a slow reduction using ashton manual. go to benzo buddies for more support. x

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    Do not just rely on medication and take on physical training to help your be in better shape.

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