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[bev567901]

Maybe you need to take more diazepam temporarily. I know the GP's are loath to prescribe but if it was just a 2 week thing to give you a boost say up to 15mg a day. Its not like we don't know all the ins & outs of it being addictive but if it helped it would be well worth it. I make sure I write down what I take each day & what time as its the one drug I have that is variable, that way I can keep a record.
Its funny your birth dates are like that. We have lots of December ones, me my sister & mum. Sometimes funny things happen like that in families.   When my youngest daughter was due they said I could only go so many weeks & they would do a c sec due to past problems. The date fell on Friday 13th & they said they would allow me to choose the following Monday instead but I didn't dare so Friday 13th it was!
Well here's to a better afternoon & evening for you. It's really stormy here today & the house is so dark makes you want to go to bed xxx

[mags]

Hi Bev- maybe I  should increase the diazepam- My gp seems quite happy  for me  to take it for now-It's a good idea to write it down too.  I actually got up and dressed this aft as my sister was coming round with some flowers-I didn't feel great but at least did it- also got up twice earlier to put some washing on.  We have had a bright sunny day here for a change  but still haven't been out yet-just apart from putting some rubbish out. How strange these birthday dates work out isn't it!   Hope  you feel better too-Love Magsxx

[honeybun]

I have diazepam and it scares me. Please be careful ladies it's so very addictive and you have to take more and more as your body gets used to it.
It's enough for me to know that it's there.....just in case.

It's much easier to take more and more and so very difficult to get off it. Withdrawal symptoms can be terrible.


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[bev567901]

Brilliant news Mags was it 'that' sister. How did you cope?  Maybe later in the day is getting better for you these days as you said you where fine last night too. Hopfeully it will be all day soon. Its amazing how 24 hrs can be so different. Bev x

[bev567901]

I agree on the diazepam Honeybun it terrifies me. My doctors are very very careful so I get the bare minimum from them but was given up to 15mg a day by the mental health team I saw for  2 weeks in September. I still have some of that left. I am happy to just know I have it. I had a bad day yesterday but have been trying to take as little as possible. I think it is good for short term use though. Tablets frighten me, I have been too worried to take the co dydromol the doc gave me on Monday silly really as have been in real pain. Maybe next period.  Must be a control thing I have only ever been drunk once in my life, maybe that is where I am going wrong

[JJ]

That last part of your post really made me laugh Bev, I'm exactly the same. Maybe one drink at Christmas, my children always pass comment 'crickey, Mums having a drink '

[honeybun]

Best not to take them if you can manage without. I have 2mg. The last prescription I was given was in May. I have talked two of them. Just to scared of addiction. My family need me and deserve better so as long as they are in the drawer that's all I need.


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[bev567901]

JJ I bet mum gets very silly or very tired when she has her Christmas tipple. I am the same with my Mum, if she accepts a glass of wine we are in shock. 

[mags]

Hi Bev-yes it was and it was actually ok-just felt tired later-  Honeybun-am rather worried now about the diazepams- however my Dr did tell me that he is quite happy for me to take two per day whenever.

[honeybun]

The trouble is some GPS just hand them out. I was warned about over use and how easy it is to become "hooked ". The trouble is your body becomes very accustomed to them very very quickly and then you begin to use and need more to achieve the same effect. It's a very slippery slope. It can take some people a long while to get off them. You have to be weaned off as the side effects are horrible and knock meno problems into the shade.
I don't want to do the doom and gloom bit as diazepam has its place but if you Google how to withdraw from them it's frightening.
That is the reason I keep them for emergencies and nothing else.

I really don't want to add that to my meno issues. They are more than enough to cope with....and I do suffer from anxiety....It's my worst meno symptom.

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[mags]

Thanks for that Honeybunx

[bev567901]

I think you have to weigh up the pro's & con's. I know it is addictive but if for example it can get you to a CBT appt for example & you make good progress then it is worth it as they can teach you ways to deal with anxiety. As long as we aware of the dangers & most GP'S have a little computer graph thing so would know if you where increasing before they issued your next prescription & let you know. I know it caused quite a problem in the 1960's but I think most GP's are pretty careful these days & don't hand them out unless they are really needed.

How do you cope with the anxiety Honeybun? All ideas gratefully received no matter how strange. I think it is great you haven't had to take the diazepam it must feel very empowering. Bev x

[honeybun]

Sometimes I don't manage particularly well but I just keep slogging away. I take a beta blocker in the morning which helps. I just don't give in. I don't suffer from depression which is a big plus. I try to get out in the fresh air and walk a lot which helps me.
I do avoid situations that bother me which are busy enclosed places but I don't stay away from everything. I keep pushing myself and build on the very small successes that I have.
I have always been very stubborn and I am damned if this is going to beat me.
It's different for everyone.
You just have to cope the best way you can.


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[bev567901]

The doctor has offered a beta blocker do they work well? You sound like you have a good fighting attitude. Busy enclosed spaces are not necessary for a happy life unless you have a job at the Trafford Centre   & like you say build on the little things. Being stubborn is a good attitude to have I think. I need to do the same. Bev x

[honeybun]

The beta blockers are good for that extreme anxiety rush. It's Propanolol that I take. As I am sensitive to meds I only take a very small amount but you can take much more than I do. They have also sorted out my palpitations which really made me panic.
The Trafford Centre is a bit far away for me. I am in Scotland 

I just refuse to give in however hard it is. I share the care of my 91year old mother and need to be able to do he things I have to no matter how bad I feel. No other option, but it does make sure that I get up and get on with things.

Honeyb
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