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[Jj31-Marg]

Looking for some advice please !! Am currently on 150mg of Efexor. Am under immense stress at the moment due to imminent death of my Dad. Also have Psoriatic arthritis and on Biologic drug Cosentyx. Am wondering if it is possible to calm myself down a bit with some Valium? Any suggestions... am so emotional and terrified. Thanks in advance

[Hidden]

If you were prescribed the Valium for instances like this, there's no reason you can't take it. It will calm you down quite a bit. I am sorry with everything you have going on and your father's passing soon. Please be sure you either have a prescription or see your doctor about it before using it as there could be an issue interacting with other medications. Many doctors prescribe both SSRI/SNRIs with benzo (Valium) medications, so it's not uncommon. The only thing I will stress, having used the benzo class, is to watch taking it for any extended period (opinion only...this is usually three weeks of daily use). You do not want to become tolerant or addicted to this class of drugs as it is becoming as big of an issue as opioids addiction wise. It's a terrible feeling to come off of these meds. This isn't to scare you from using it; when used properly, they are great drugs for scenarios like this. Avoid drinking alcohol. Be careful of things that require attention such as driving or so on until you know how you react to the medication....some people get tired, a little dizzy, or euphoric. If possible, I would recommend working with coping mechanisms such as meditation, mindfulness, and CBT....these are better than taking a medication like Valium every time life tosses us the not so great stuff. That said, in this case, it sounds like it will help you manage given you have some very stressful things going on. I hope this helped and please take care. You have my thoughts during this difficult time with your father.

[Jj31-Marg in reply to Hidden]

Thank you SO much for your comments. I have taken it all on board and think I may need to see my GP. Its very difficult as I am so overly emotional and struggling with verbalising my problems. I am so appreciative of your comments. As an only child of a 92 year old father 4 hours drive away being cared for by a not very well 87 year old mother.... blimey.. times are tough !!

[Elfje in reply to Jj31-Marg]

Lissen I lost as single mother 3 jears ago my daughter

Now I have u huge process the fight

So I understand 💗💗

[Elfje]

When you stressed out now

Taken a extra calming med

Not much

But small doses

Best the do now

❤️and wright everything in a book

When you stress and more ❤️gone be ok

[Jj31-Marg in reply to Elfje]

Thank you

[Elfje in reply to Jj31-Marg]

Your welcome

I hope it's bit better now ? ❤️