Diazepam for ADHD addicted 27 years

[Hyperkunst]

I have been treat it with Clonazepam since I was 22 years for ADHD, according to my hyperactivity, agitation, restlessness, Might psychiatrist decide to give me a tranquilliser all of the from the family of Benzodiazepines, Nowadays on my 49 years old I have been six years fighting to stop this addiction I have been two years I have been year and a half I have been nine months and I haven’t seen any progress, Now they treat my ADHD correctly by giving me Concerta but I’m going to address my live without diazepam et cetera, They have tried antidepressants mood stabilisers, Gabapentin, and there is absolutely nothing who can replace the diazepam. But I do is take 10 mg every morning and when the body create tolerance I reduce into 5 mg for a couple of weeks and then I go back to 10 mg this is the only way to avoid to increase the dosage but The addiction is there and according to the NHS prescribed diazepam is forbidden

[Atenns2]

Hi Hyperkunst, I have been on clonazepam but am taking .5mg every night. It is calming.

[Chase888]

I know GPs don't want to prescribe diazepam.

My psychiatrist wrote to my GP to say she did not have a problem with me taking diazepam because I hate alcohol and I don't do drugs.

If you don't drink or do drugs then it's better for you to take the medication.

I say this because all the people I have met over the years who smoke wacky backy have been on it for years. Meaning it is addictive.

I feel you are being too hard on yourself.

[st95]

you are doing all you can. All the best 👍