Posted by Puravida on May 6, 2004, at 12:37:36
In reply to want to use valium for alcohol detox on my own, posted by Caper on May 5, 2004, at 19:47:16
Caper,
I have used meds successfully to help with the physical anxiety caused by drinking withdrawal. I would suggest that you try taking the Valium, or whatever (I was taking Serax - milder and not as addictive), just when you feel you need it, or think you might need it. Its easy to say you have been drinking becasue of the depression and PSTD and leave it at that, but it is important that you figure out what specific events and feelings trigger you to drink - then you can begin to learn healthier ways to deal with those things w/o drugs or alcohol. If you take the Valium consistently you risk covering up those things, and possibly becoming addicted to Valium, as well. It is uncomfortable, to be sure, but it can be done -
On the very bright side, they say that the younger you are, the less time it has been a problem for you before you do something about it, the better your chances are of kicking the habit. Good luck!
PV
> Hello everyone,
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> This is my first post here, so I hope I don't break any rules or inadvertently offend...if so, please instruct me on how to do better!
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> I'm 31 years old and very much addicted to alcohol. I started to drink about 16 months ago and was hooked (mildly) in about 5 months, and severely in about 9 months.
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> I've been through detox places before, the longest being about 9 days, but it's never seemed to last. My longest sober period since I started drinking was 4 weeks. I feel I cannot go back again to detox because my family would (finally) turn their backs on me if they find out I'm drinking again. (And they NEVER know, no one does unless I tell.)
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> So far I have no criminal charges or anything, but I know it's only a matter of time until I do if I don't get over this. Maybe I should mention that my alcoholism is complicated by depression and PTSD- both of which preceeded the drinking.
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> Anyway, my point (sorry for the tangents!)is how does one go about detoxing herself from alcohol? I managed to sort of con my way into some 5mg valium tabs (80) and I want to use them to detox without anyone being aware I've been drinking again. (Yes, I know it's horrid to lie to docs, but Valium gives me no pleasure, it really was just for my detox plan!)
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> Is this a stupid idea? Is it possible? If so, what dosages should I take, and how often should I take them, and how should I taper it off?
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> Any and all advice would be SO much appreciated.
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> Thanks in advance. Best to all.
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> Caper
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