Dr might give you small amount , on a need to basis only for a short period of time , whilst I agree it is horrible stuff ( having been addicted to it before and not touched one for over 6 weeks ) , being out of hospital and coping last 2 weeks ok , had a very bad anxiety attack today , tried for three hours to get it under control but had no joy , anyway had a couple left in drawer 5mg , and had to take half a one ie 2.5mg , it did stop the attack in its tracks without the sense of being drugged so was reasonably happy about making the decision albeit hesitant with the worry oh no hope Im not going to get back on them , anyway made appointment to see Dr tomorrow to discuss the episode as unhappy with current medication and how it isnt doing anything for the anxiety so whilst he may not re prescribe me dimazepam for those urgent moments of need discuss the alternatives
When your at the peak of an attack and in that fearful moment , mind racing etc etc it can be a frightening place and myself being impulsive at this time does cause me problems, it wasnt as if I just decided to take it , I had tried for several hours to regain control but for some reason failed miserably with the relaxation etc and deep breathing.
As for addiction , yes without a doubt , it happens and you dont even know its happening , and coming off it , trust me you think panic attacks etc are bad , coming off that when your body used to it is 10x worse, so if you do get treat it with the utmost of respect and make sure only need to basis