Hey everyone,
I got prescribed my first benzo when around 6/7 months ago (1mg of lorazepam), but due to my fear of addiction i asked to go on diazepam (2-4mg nightly, usually 2-3). I had no trouble switching to the diazepam at all.
...But now I really want to try and get off any medication, my anxiety is not gone, but has improved to the point where I am willing to give good counselling another go. I was unable to socialise or anything (i'm 18 so it majorly affected the quality of my life), but now I feel like i'm back almost, even skipping doses at the weekend if I wanted to have a few drinks.
I've scared myself though by joining a benzo forum and reading horror stories, chatting to people on there and realising how difficult it could be. I don't think I could deal with any withdrawal symptoms as I'm studying for a place in uni next october, and currently need to be mentally on form for exams and coursework.
Anyone have any experience, or advice? : \