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Valium (diazepam) Taper

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jan 25 10:06am | Replies (76)

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@wonderwoman66

@colleenyoung I see my physician for rechecks every 1-2 weeks. He has started me on 20 mg. of Propanolol twice a day. I began taking it yesterday. He has never suggested slowing down the taper, though he did suggest ending it altogether to which I said no as I had already come so far I could not see any point in stopping. Also, I did not want to stop as I have had such (and still am) morning anxiety that my therapist described as "classic withdrawal." Sometimes, it lasts all day, and even when it is only present in the mornings, it is crippling enough that I find myself confined to the sofa until I feel calm enough to pursue an activity. I am glad to know I am not alone in this battle and I look forward to having my questions answered as I continue this most unexpected journey. Thank you.

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You are not alone! Glad to hear that you did not give in to his suggestion to stop the taper. You can do this. I too have terrible anxiety that lasts all day long. Some days all I can do is lie in bed or on the couch. But I am determined I will see this through and give my brain a chance to heal.