Diazepam / Valium

[AussieKel83]

Hi guys,

Just wondering for those who are on Valium, what's the dosage you take in 1 day? Thank,

Kel x

[Hidden]

Hello

I have taken them on & of over the years only 2mg and at the most if things have been really bad and I mean bad 4 times a day

Then once I have started to settle it can be just an odd one tablet when needed

Doctors however can be reluctant to prescribe them as they are addictive so usually it is just short term to help you through a difficult time but long term other medication less addictive can be a better option however Valium can be a life saver for some short term

Take Care x

[AussieKel83 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your reply

Ok, that has eased me someone. I was prescribed to take 2.5mg in the morning & 2.5mg at night. The last couple of days I've been taking more during the day as I can feel my panic starting to hit me (my dr said I could do this)

I just worry so much as I hate my little girl seeing me in a messy state. I'm not getting the guilts really badly as if I know I'm going to have a shit day (yes I make this happen because of my stupid thoughts) I get my mum to mind her. I feel like I'm palming her off, however she doesn't mind she loves it, but it just makes me feel so down as I'm her mum & if I didn't suffer anxiety I would never have to ask someone to mind her for me. She is 5 & such a bubbly little girl & she loves going out doing things. I feel like because of my illness, I miss out on so much. I never let her miss out though, he dad is brilliant and takes her to dancing, swimming the shops etc...things that i should me doing it gets me sooooo down! I've only been on Valium for 1 week today, so I guess this last week I've been figuring out how I feel after I take it etc. I feel like when I'm in my "Mood" I constantly think of ways for me to get away from her. I guess it's a good thing that I try my hardest for her to not to see me in my bad ways, but I feel so very guilty. I don't know how to think positive about it. I constantly think I'm just pushing her away from me, though I know she doesn't think that because she loves going to her nanny's on her own lol. Even when my anxiety wasn't so bad, if she wanted to sleep over at my mums I'd text my mum constantly to see if she was ok...and I still do that know. But what really annoys me, as soon as my little one goes out and my anxiety seems to lesson somewhat. I guess the fear of having an attack while she's there gets to me so bad that I actually have one, and then when she's gone I don't have to worry if I have one or not. Am I bad mum for thinking this way and doing this? Because All I think to myself is "you are such a bad and horrible mother"

Sorry for the long post.

Kel X

[Hidden in reply to AussieKel83]

Hello

Some years ago I was in a very similar situation to you and at that time you could not freely talk to others as this kind of thing was a stigma but now we are more free to talk which has to be a positive

I know how you feel with the guilt but over the years I have realized that guilt feeds the anxiety and I believe that is what the anxiety wants to happen because it can keep a hold of you that way

If you were suffering with anything else would you feel so bad that you felt you needed breaks from your Daughter ? I doubt it because if it was like a broken leg your mind would say well my leg is broken everyone can see that and that I need help but when it is the mind that is broken something that cannot be seen only felt by the person that is suffering we can tend to feel this guilt and why when it is something that has broken down that needs time and treatment to correct again

Tell your Daughter how much you love her , give her cuddles and read her stories when you feel you can and put the guilt ( see it as a bully ) to one side as you have nothing to feel guilty about

I would go back and see my Doctor as Valium is not a long term solution and let them or ask them what treatment they can refer you for because you can and will work through this x

[AussieKel83 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much. Seeing as you have put it, made me really put it into perspective for me. Through the guilt still hurts because if the stupid anxiety wasn't there I wouldn't have to feel this way! How did you break free from anxiety?

[Bagrat]

Valium is very useful as an emergency treatment. One thing that can be difficult is that it hangs around for quite a while. This means if you take extra one day you may still feel the sedative effects the next day or a bit longer than that.

It is not a treatment for how you feel it just makes the feelings feel a bit less intense. I agree with others, it would be best to see your doctor again and look at other means that will help.

Best wishes

Wendyb

[AussieKel83 in reply to Bagrat]

Hi Wendy, I've been on it for 1 week now, and it's something I don't always have to rely on or take. However, the severity of my attacks were horrible so my doctor gave me these to take the edge off which they have. What's anyone's ideas on hypnosis? Thanks you for your reply X

[G1nny]

5mg