I have to wonder, years and years ago when I was first prescribed benzos for anxiety, where I'd be if I'd taken them. I took them once and didn't like them because I fell asleep. That was before I drank too. Anxiety has clearly been a major issue for me for a long time.
Anyway I am sweating out another taper this week, it's day four after dosing down valium again and I am tired and anxious at the same time. In the past day 4 is hard when tapering. I have to try and find a way to do enough but not over do it... like when it comes to trying to walk and get some exercise, it's really necessary.