Basically I got addicted to tranquillisers and decided to stop tacking them. My GP will not withdraw me slowly and gives me a very small amount. I have loads of panic attacks, feeling unreal, tense muscles, no concentration, unable to sit still and believe this wont get better. I have been off high doses for 8 weeks now.

My dad died recently, I have a teenager who is four months pregnant. My husband is supportive and drives me to places but the unreal feeling puts me off going into public places. My youngest does not understand what my feelings are despite that I try and tell him how I feel.

Can anyone relate to these feelings and how do you get over this without the need for being "sedated"?