I was admitted to an alcohol rehab centre about a month ago and spent three weeks there. While I was in there having my Librium detox, I was also prescribed 3 x 5mg Diazepam a day as my anxiety was deemed to be so severe, but this was gradually tapered off to 6mg a day upon my discharge.
To cut a long story short, I've been incredibly stupid. I haven't coped well with adjusting to the real world again (I do have an aftercare plan in place and have been attending aa meetings) and had a supply of Diazepam at home from a few months ago and started taking up to 30mg a day (in divided doses). I went to the GP, who suggested tapering off at a dose of 2mg a day and going on Pregabalin, which she said it was safe to take with Diazepam, but I have read to the contrary.
I have also read that Pregabalin can initially act as a stimulant, cause increased anxiety and bad insomnia. I am at the stage where I cannot handle any more stress as I have to be out of my landlady's house in 10 days. I cannot afford to be ill. The last drug I tried was Citalopram, which had me kicking and screaming in panic.
I thought Pregabalin was supposed to send you to sleep and sedate you (which would be lovely right now!), so not sure what to do. I am sitting here with the packet next to me, trying to make a decision.
Going back to drink isn't an option for me, I have a very limited supply of 2mg Diazepam left, and I don't want another addiction. I am desperate for something long term.
I guess I just wanted some advice/reassurance/peoples' experiences, which would be greatly appreciated. X