Almost a week sober here...
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Almost a week sober here...
I'm almost a week sober and still having withdrawals. I see the doctor next week and I will be on medication (valium) for my anxiety. I'm already on paxil for depression... One of the reasons why I drank so much was bc of my anxiety... so this should help... especially during this time. I'm off to bed everyone. goodnight
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a major reason i drank was because of anxiety. when i quit drinking my anxiety went through the roof. I felt like i had electricty running down my veins i'd climb the walls etc.. it was so so so hard to stay calm.
I did it without meds. I still do it without meds. and I question my judgement on that. I might have been able to make it easier on myself had I gone to the doc and gotten meds. I did mention it once to my doc and he told me to find a new doc he doesnt give out those sorts of meds so I left knowing I was forced to face this struggle with 0 help (story of my life).
On the bright side I know myself its very possible I woulda started up a new habit or anew addiction had i been given those meds.
I suppose my my point is if your docs give you meds to help ya out It really can be a helpful thing. It can also be a dangerious thing. Be careful and greatful for the help.
You sound like your doing well otherwise good job on the week. I hope things ease up for you.
I did it without meds. I still do it without meds. and I question my judgement on that. I might have been able to make it easier on myself had I gone to the doc and gotten meds. I did mention it once to my doc and he told me to find a new doc he doesnt give out those sorts of meds so I left knowing I was forced to face this struggle with 0 help (story of my life).
On the bright side I know myself its very possible I woulda started up a new habit or anew addiction had i been given those meds.
I suppose my my point is if your docs give you meds to help ya out It really can be a helpful thing. It can also be a dangerious thing. Be careful and greatful for the help.
You sound like your doing well otherwise good job on the week. I hope things ease up for you.
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I am not a doctor, but I would suggest to look into other antidepressants that also decrease anxiety. Valium is a drug that many addicts are susceptible to abusing, so you may be headed in the wrong direction with that drug.
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