Anxiety lil much

[Wyominganxiety]

On cylexa 20 mg but today was lol rough so I was also prescribed 5 mg of valium I called my doctor told him I was having a hard time today with anxiety and I was nervous about taking the valium he told me to take half of a half will that be enough to calm me?

[Mpa5524]

I get like that, im on 20mg celexa a month now and get anxiety still not as bad though its the muscle tension that gets me, Im also prescribed ativan .5mg to take twice a day which i dont I only take half in the morning .25mg and seems to take the edge off for a bit. Feel better soon

[Wyominganxiety in reply to Mpa5524]

I'm hoping so I know a week isn't even in my system yet just hope to start seeing some positive soon, it's frustrating not leaving the house

[jessiejakes]

Hi take the Valium it will relax you I have 2 mg and have taken just half a tablet and that calms me down.I just take when I'm really anxious or for going on plane I take 2 mg night before and then 30 mins before getting on plane.they are best medication for calming nerves.

[Wyominganxiety]

I took half of a half it didn't do anything noticeable maybe I should have taken the whole half which would be 2.5 mg? My doctor said to take as needed for like social gatherings travel ext. Is it safe to take like 2 times a week?

[jessiejakes in reply to Wyominganxiety]

Hi how you getting on with the diazepam ? Sometimes you need to take it for a day or two to calm you right down.then try and go as long as possible before you take another ,as they can be addictive but if you just take when you have tried everything else.they are a god send for calming you down.

[Wyominganxiety in reply to jessiejakes]

I took 2.5 mg yesterday and 2.5 today I still feel pretty anxious today supossed to go with my mom and I'm still really nervous. And I have noticed I get a headache when it's wearing off

[jessiejakes in reply to Wyominganxiety]

The headache is caused by the tension building up again.as anxiety causes muscle tension.take a paracetamol for the headache and do a few relaxation moves ie move your shoulders round rota and move head side to side will help loosen tight muscles.you are doing good by just taking 2.5

[Wyominganxiety in reply to jessiejakes]

I had 2 anxiety attacks last weekend one at the store and one at the pool hall now that's all I think about is leaving the house and having another one I dk if I should cancel with my mom or push myself

[jessiejakes in reply to Wyominganxiety]

Push yourself to go don't fear going outside.make yourself go even if you feel anxious as this will help with your recovery.trust me I have pushed myself many times even when I had severe anxiety and wobbly legs.just tell yourself it adrenalin rush because you are anxious and it will pass.this will help you loose your fear of fear.it will get less and less and you will be with your mum.

[jessiejakes in reply to jessiejakes]

I'm going to Spain early hours of sat morning and my tummy has butterflies my neck and shoulders feel stiff.I know its tension and excitement and I know I can do it but still get the symptoms pop up now and then.but I will be fine once I get in the sun I'm in need of this holiday and there's 6 off us going.and my friend knows I get anxiety and she will help me ,as I'm sure your mum will.be brave and have a lovely time with your mum.

[Wyominganxiety in reply to jessiejakes]

Thank you, I'm going to try

[jessiejakes in reply to Wyominganxiety]

Well done you remember take some nice deep breaths and relax.let me know how you get on .

[Wyominganxiety in reply to jessiejakes]

Will do! Thanks for talking

[Wyominganxiety in reply to jessiejakes]

I made it out with my mom had no anxiety felt good!

[jessiejakes in reply to Wyominganxiety]

So pleased you did go out with your mum and was fine.well done.

[Wyominganxiety in reply to jessiejakes]

😁

[DocUndy]

A moderate dose of 5 mg Valium - can actually be quite problematic if taken for more than 2 - 4 weeks, as far as tolerance and withdrawal effects are concerned.

Be extremely wary of taking more than 5 mg/day and for longer than 4 weeks. Even if taken intermittently for short periods- as you would seem to be taking it can give you grief when time comes to stop taking Valium. Don't ignore just how difficult and horrible the WDs can be for some people if taken for a long period. Google Benzo withdrawals and you will soon see what I'm saying.