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Re: want to use valium for alcohol detox on my own » Sophie33

Posted by Alara2 on May 8, 2004, at 1:25:50

In reply to Re: want to use valium for alcohol detox on my own, posted by Sophie33 on May 6, 2004, at 4:21:49

> Hi, Caper:
>
> I did the same as you-the valium to get through the home detox. And like you-I did it on my own-even my own husband wasn't aware that I had been secretly drinking (a bottle of wine a night!)
>
> I'm also 31-female-and had absolutely enough of the secret drinking. I was becoming hostile, aggressive etc. Finally decided that enough was enough and went to see my GP and told him that I wanted valium so I could detox myself. He was VERY supportive-and gave me the meds no problem. Although I did have a check up first.
>
> The dosage: Well, this depends on how severe your withdrawl symptoms are-I had a bottle of wine a night habit and I took a 5mg three times a day. Morning-afternoon and night. This worked well for me. I also didn't need the valium until day 3 of being alcohol free-I think that's when the syptoms got the worst of me-very edgey, anxious etc. Only needed the valium for 2 weeks.
>
> Hope this helps-please let me know how you're doing.
>
> Sophie


Hi Sophie,

I have been wondering about how you got on since your last post. It sounds as though you've done wonderfully! Great stuff. :)

Sophie, did you develop any tolerance and/or dependence towards Valium over the two-week period. I'm ashamed to say that I've stayed a bit lost in my drinking after writing my original post and really think that a short-term benzo script may be the answer. (Can't leave my gorgeous cat in order to detox as an in-patient!)

I'm just a little weary about getting hooked on benzos during a two-week period as I have had minor issues with Xanax and Valium in the past.

Glad you are doing so well. Maybe some of your motivation and resolve will rub off on me. :)

Thanks for the update!

Alara


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