Posted by Paul Smith on November 27, 2004, at 21:03:05
In reply to Re: To Paul, posted by ed_uk on November 27, 2004, at 19:58:10
<<Hi,
Even though you needed 20mg/day in the past doesn't mean that you would need that much now. Being off the diazepam for a while may have reversed some of your tolerance, meaning you might be able to get by on a much smaller dose.
Would it be so bad to be on diazepam again? Did you have a lot of side effects?
Perhaps if you did go back on diazepam you could treat your remaining anxiety with another med which is less likely to be associated with tolerance. You don't have to be diazepam free, do you? Dependence is nothing to be ashamed off, despite what you may feel. Dependence on diazpam is mainly physiological, it is not a sign of weakness.
Regards,
Ed.>>Ed you are correct, no shame at all in dependence. And if I could erase these symptoms and stay at a reasonable dose for life with no withdrawals problems I would do it in a second. But considering my tolerance history, I have my doubts. It is sad actually. These drugs are great for anxiety, but some of us have real trouble with them.
Yes, I actually do have tolerance reversal from being off two months. When I took a 10 mg Valium early this week it knocked me back, where before I did not even feel that amount. That is pretty good proof.
By the way, I love this site. First time I have discussed this matter in an open forum, all views welcome. Have wanted this for a very long time.
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