I've been on valium now for around a year and a half. 6mg daily. I came off the promazine it was making me sleepy all the time and I've been fine without it. Still on my proxitine.

But I'm concerned over the valium now. I have to take it daily and if I don't the anxiety is so high that it's unbearable to live with. I've tried cutting down, I've tried cold turkey, and now I'm back to just taking my prescribed dose.

My anxiety is hard even with the valium, I still get worry and panic but it doesn't turn into an attack. I feel like I've built up a tolerance and sometimes I do have to take 1 or 2 more valium. Doctors won't up them, which is a blessing in disguise maybe?

I can't live with panic attacks all day. No amount of relaxation, exercise, or "keeping the mind busy" settles the panic attacks which is why I was put on valium in the first place. Living with a fast heartrate all day because of panic is no way to live.

I want to come off these things now, but I'm finding I can't.

Who's been there and done that? Any advice?