littleacorns
25-12-10, 11:02
Can`t say it feels much like Christmas.......I didn`t even manage to put a tree up.
First time I have ever become completely agoraphobic (about 14 weeks ago), despite suffering from GAD and panic attacks on and off for years. Since Tuesday, I have pushed myself to quickly walk the dog each day and yesterday, I managed to go round the corner to local shop, although I went before it was completely daylight.
Well, started on diazepam to cope with going out to buy basic groceries etc. locally as I had noone to help me at that time.
I used 68 x 5mg diazepam tablets over 73 days......I took anything from 2.5 mg to 10 mg on any particular day, although some days I didn`t take any.
G.P. said I would be fine stopping them cold turkey as I was afraid of becoming addicted. I don`t have any major physical withdrawal symptoms, but am wondering if I am suffering from rebound anxiety. Day 8 off......I was almost hysterical. This is my 14th day off diazepam and anxiety last night and today is extremely high.
Any advice would be welcome. I`m not on any other medication. Thanks.
littleacorns
First time I have ever become completely agoraphobic (about 14 weeks ago), despite suffering from GAD and panic attacks on and off for years. Since Tuesday, I have pushed myself to quickly walk the dog each day and yesterday, I managed to go round the corner to local shop, although I went before it was completely daylight.
Well, started on diazepam to cope with going out to buy basic groceries etc. locally as I had noone to help me at that time.
I used 68 x 5mg diazepam tablets over 73 days......I took anything from 2.5 mg to 10 mg on any particular day, although some days I didn`t take any.
G.P. said I would be fine stopping them cold turkey as I was afraid of becoming addicted. I don`t have any major physical withdrawal symptoms, but am wondering if I am suffering from rebound anxiety. Day 8 off......I was almost hysterical. This is my 14th day off diazepam and anxiety last night and today is extremely high.
Any advice would be welcome. I`m not on any other medication. Thanks.
littleacorns