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← Return to Valium (diazepam) Taper
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Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jan 25 10:06am | Replies (76)
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@hopeful123 Hi hopeful
When I first became ill with depression and anxiety my family doctor put me on Valium. It knocked me out so much that all I wanted to do was sleep which I did every possible moment I could. I believe it made me much worse. When I finally got to a Psychiatrist she took me off the Valium and put me on an antidepressant and Ativan. That was the beginning of getting my mental health back on track. I don't know if that is of any help to you but don't give up.
There are lots of good meds out there (after all I have read here- NOT EFFEXOR) and lots of us here to offer support and encouragement!
Best wishes
Aiinsleigh
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Thank you! I’ve taken Ativan and Xanax and the inner dose withdrawal is too strong for me to taper those medications. Sleep is a huge problem for me so I actually am now taking most of my Valium dose at bedtime because you’re right it makes you very tired. I’m glad to hear you had success with an antidepressant as I think it’s worth a shot. I felt like I was completely falling apart not like myself at all! Effexor (and Paxil) was a really bad one for me due to the withdrawal. I researched it a lot and decided Celexa would be the best to ask for.