who takes valium?

and is there something better?

@badradger said
and is there something better?

Not me.
Been off ALL downers for nearly 2 years .... but hey. thats just me, everyone is different.

Back in the day I'd throw back 30 or 40 5mgs and have a wild time.
I'm just allergic now.





Beer n weed!!

@badradger said
and is there something better?

There is something better ... it's called life .. and sometimes life likes a double gin n tonic

@badradger said
and is there something better?

Benzodiazepines can be prescribed for a variety of reasons. It depends on why you're taking it (or considering taking it). Probably best to speak to your GP about that.

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Benzodiazepines can be prescribed for a variety of reasons. It depends on why you're taking it (or considering taking it). Probably best to speak to your GP about that.

been taking them on and off for thirty years for panic attacks, its hard to get GPs to prescribe them, I just wondered if there was a herbal remedy.

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Benzodiazepines can be prescribed for a variety of reasons. It depends on why you're taking it (or considering taking it). Probably best to speak to your GP about that.

F*** OFF!!

@badradger
Bro .... you can have whatever you want in life as long you dont let it control you.

Anything

@badradger said
been taking them on and off for thirty years for panic attacks, its hard to get GPs to prescribe them, I just wondered if there was a herbal remedy.

Everyone is different. Some herbal remedies may apply

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Benzodiazepines can be prescribed for a variety of reasons. It depends on why you're taking it (or considering taking it). Probably best to speak to your GP about that.

Like your remedial prescriptions ever meant anything

@badradger said
been taking them on and off for thirty years for panic attacks, its hard to get GPs to prescribe them, I just wondered if there was a herbal remedy.

The obvious one would be valerian root, which seems to help a lot of people with anxiety. (Though to be honest even the experts don't know exactly why it works, and for some it doesn't). Would still recommend discussing with your GP before taking, as even this can have some side effects. (Mostly minor).

@karoly-aczel said
F*** OFF!!

Get help.

@ghost-of-a-duke said
The obvious one would be valerian root, which seems to help a lot of people with anxiety. (Though to be honest even the experts don't know exactly why it works, and for some it doesn't). Would still recommend discussing with your GP before taking, as even this can have some side effects. (Mostly minor).

I take a lot of meds every day for different medical conditions, I know Valium is ok with them, and I only take them for a few days every few months when I get an attack but I need a couple of 10mls each day, best I can squeeze out of my doc is a weeks supply of 2mls they have little effect.

@badradger said
I take a lot of meds every day for different medical conditions, I know Valium is ok with them, and I only take them for a few days every few months when I get an attack but I need a couple of 10mls each day, best I can squeeze out of my doc is a weeks supply of 2mls they have little effect.

Try and keep yourself stress free. I don't know if these forums are helping your issues any to be honest with you.

-VR

@badradger said
been taking them on and off for thirty years for panic attacks, its hard to get GPs to prescribe them, I just wondered if there was a herbal remedy.

Anxiety attacks can be very debilitating, however, speaking as a lay person who has suffered from "anxiety" I can tell you from experience that the longer-term solution is cognitive therapy as the hormones are driven by thoughts. You've probably gone through long periods of constant stress.