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Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 31
Hi millhouse, well done making the decision to quit... problem with using a drug is becoming dependent on something else whilst trying to get rid of the drink...have you considered getting advice from your Dr they are really the best people to ask, there are lots of drugs but they will know which ones may help whilst withdrawing....x
Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA
Posts: 164
Agreed, if you have heard that valium or similar drugs are sometimes used to reduce withdrawal symptoms, you need to discuss this with your doctor, which is a good idea if you have been a heavy/long term drinker. Abrupt withdrawal from alcohol can be dangerous.
Welcome to the forum, you will find lots of hope and support here! Check back and let us know how you are doing.
Welcome to the forum, you will find lots of hope and support here! Check back and let us know how you are doing.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 8,642
My experience: I was given Ativan as prescribed by my doctor to help alleviate severe withdrawal symptoms. I took it at about half the prescribed dosage....only when I absolutely needed it.....as sanctioned by my doctor. I was very sparing with them. It helped, and I did not become addicted.
Your doctor is your best advisor. Good luck!
Your doctor is your best advisor. Good luck!
Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 8,637
have you tried going without a drug first?
I understand your concerns over anxiety... but there are other ways.
Exercise and Meditation have been shown to be as effective as valium and other anti-anxiety medications, for example.
I encourage you to give non-drug alternatives your first priority. When we have issues with addiction, using another addictive substance as our 'solution' is dangerous business.
I understand your concerns over anxiety... but there are other ways.
Exercise and Meditation have been shown to be as effective as valium and other anti-anxiety medications, for example.
I encourage you to give non-drug alternatives your first priority. When we have issues with addiction, using another addictive substance as our 'solution' is dangerous business.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,236
Drugs and alcohol messes up our natural
flow within our bodies causing a chemical
imbalance. I had to rid my body of poisons
and toxins that affect my mind and body
by learning healthy ways to do so.
First, I learned how to stay sober each
day with an affective program of recovery
to incorporate in my everyday life and all
I do.
The an open and honest talk with my
physician letting them know that I am
in recovery for an alcohol addiction and
that if any meds are to be given that it
not be narcotic or habit forming. Period.
Doctors can admininster anything they
feel may work unless they know how
important my recovery is to me and
my own wellfair. They must know with
out a doubt that anything prescribed to
me will affect my recovery, so DON"T
give me one that will cause more harm
than good for me.
If one doctor doesn't help me then seek
a new physician that will. It is that important
to me to get the help I need to remain sober
and healthy no matter what. Period.
Chemical imbalances inside my system can
cause anxiety or depression or other complications
to my mind and body. After I got my recovery
program in place, secured, to build my life
upon, then I spoke to my physician about
my insides. It was only by talking honestly
with them that my anxiety was addressed.
Today, 23 yrs later with a many one days
sober accumulated together, im healthier,
happier and honest in all my affairs. Not
perfect, but continued progression to be
the best member in recovery as I possibly
can from the tip of my head to the bottom
of my toes, inside and out.
Take care of you because you are that
important.
flow within our bodies causing a chemical
imbalance. I had to rid my body of poisons
and toxins that affect my mind and body
by learning healthy ways to do so.
First, I learned how to stay sober each
day with an affective program of recovery
to incorporate in my everyday life and all
I do.
The an open and honest talk with my
physician letting them know that I am
in recovery for an alcohol addiction and
that if any meds are to be given that it
not be narcotic or habit forming. Period.
Doctors can admininster anything they
feel may work unless they know how
important my recovery is to me and
my own wellfair. They must know with
out a doubt that anything prescribed to
me will affect my recovery, so DON"T
give me one that will cause more harm
than good for me.
If one doctor doesn't help me then seek
a new physician that will. It is that important
to me to get the help I need to remain sober
and healthy no matter what. Period.
Chemical imbalances inside my system can
cause anxiety or depression or other complications
to my mind and body. After I got my recovery
program in place, secured, to build my life
upon, then I spoke to my physician about
my insides. It was only by talking honestly
with them that my anxiety was addressed.
Today, 23 yrs later with a many one days
sober accumulated together, im healthier,
happier and honest in all my affairs. Not
perfect, but continued progression to be
the best member in recovery as I possibly
can from the tip of my head to the bottom
of my toes, inside and out.
Take care of you because you are that
important.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 334
Originally Posted by millhouse12 
I want to give up alcohol and want advice on using valium short term to help me kick start things. Any advice please..
No one except your doctor should be giving you advice regarding medication.
You should disregard any advice given to you on an Internet forum (like this one) that either urges you to use a certain medication, or urges you to NOT use any medication at all.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,378
Hi Millhouse
I think your best bet is to either confer with your Dr again, or get a second opinion.
Sharing personal experience is fine but noone should be telling what to do here because, by our rules, we can't give medical advice.
D
I think your best bet is to either confer with your Dr again, or get a second opinion.
Sharing personal experience is fine but noone should be telling what to do here because, by our rules, we can't give medical advice.
D
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 7,097
what did your doc say? were you honest with him about your drink issues? only a doc can give advice on how to take/not to take meds. We can't give medical advice onhere. If your doc didn't give proper advice or unsure please see him again
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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They are very addictive-I'vetaken them years ago for anxiety and even just taking 1 or 2 made me want to keep taking them. Don't know where you are but in the UK GPs are very reluctant to give them out to people with addiction history. My GP will not prescribe them for my anxiety because of my drinking issues
Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Ojai, CA
Posts: 137
Well all I know is I relapsed after 10 years of sobriety after taking prescribed Valium. It's just booze in pill form...go ahead and feel the anxiety, it just another human emotion, it won't kill you, and you'll get through it.
Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 219
I know I couldn't have any Ambien around while I was trying to stop drinking because I would still slip up and drink and always took Ambien if I drank. So then I was just mixing the two...I think I would have done the same thing with Valium and ended up like my grandfather who was addicted to alcohol and Valium both. It didn't stop him from drinking....There are other meds or herbs that might be a better alternative for you than Valium, something that won't make you "high"...And exercise can help a lot. Running really fast always helps my anxiety. Hope you find sobriety in a healthy way
Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 8,642
millhouse, to clarify my earlier post .... You asked if anyone had gone through a similar experience , which I did . I was sharing my own , personal experience. I also stated that I followed my doctor's advice , which I strongly recommend we all do. We have to start somewhere in trust when we try to get sober ..... My doctor was who I trusted . I then began to listen to my own body . I've been sober going on 16 months now.
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