I made a thread while back as i was concerned about taking Diazepam with SSRI ( antidepressants) but this query is more related to withdrawal experiences.
long story short, i was suffering from increased anxiety from switching between multiple antidepressants for an extended period so i acquired some Diazepam and and few Zopiclone by my own means.
Ive only ever taken 2.5mg as an when needed and up to 5mg Diazpeam max over a 3 month period.
I have been trying to cut down on taking the Diazepam now that my SSRI has finally settled in and onyl taken 1 diazepam 2,5mg every 3-4 days or so apart. however i have noticed that about 3-6 days later i am feeling pretty run down.
Ive felt a bit spaced out and getting agitated. Im thinking that this may be to the prolonged usage of the diazepam beyond my doctors recommendations.
My question is would it be recommended for me to start tapering at this low dose? I really dont wnat o suffer any extreme withdrwal symptoms as ive heard its hell.
here is a journal of my dosage:
19/09/16 to 7/11/16 prescribed 20 x 2mg Diazepam to take as and when needed.
zopiclone prescribe 25/10/16
5 x 7.5mg as and when needed ( made last over 3 week period)
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6/11/16 2mg Diazepam
7/11/16 2mg Diazpam
8/11/16 half 10mg Diazepam(5mg) before bed
9/11/16 quarter 10mg Diazepam(2.5mg) morning
10/11/16 quarter 10mg Diazepam(2.5mg) before lecture
12.11.16 2.5mg Diazpepam
17.11.16 qaurter for hangover from night before (2.5mg)
18.11.16 quarter blue Diazepam before sleep 5am (2.5mg)
19/11/16 5am 7.5 zopiclone
21/11/16 4am 2.5 diaz
23/11/16 7.5 zopiclone for sleep at 11:59pm
26/11/16 2.5mg diazepam before bed
30/11/16 2.5 diazepam 16:30pm
2/12/16 4am 2.5 diazepam
6/12/16 3am zopiclone for insomnia 7.5mg
long story short, i was suffering from increased anxiety from switching between multiple antidepressants for an extended period so i acquired some Diazepam and and few Zopiclone by my own means.
Ive only ever taken 2.5mg as an when needed and up to 5mg Diazpeam max over a 3 month period.
I have been trying to cut down on taking the Diazepam now that my SSRI has finally settled in and onyl taken 1 diazepam 2,5mg every 3-4 days or so apart. however i have noticed that about 3-6 days later i am feeling pretty run down.
Ive felt a bit spaced out and getting agitated. Im thinking that this may be to the prolonged usage of the diazepam beyond my doctors recommendations.
My question is would it be recommended for me to start tapering at this low dose? I really dont wnat o suffer any extreme withdrwal symptoms as ive heard its hell.
here is a journal of my dosage:
19/09/16 to 7/11/16 prescribed 20 x 2mg Diazepam to take as and when needed.
zopiclone prescribe 25/10/16
5 x 7.5mg as and when needed ( made last over 3 week period)
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6/11/16 2mg Diazepam
7/11/16 2mg Diazpam
8/11/16 half 10mg Diazepam(5mg) before bed
9/11/16 quarter 10mg Diazepam(2.5mg) morning
10/11/16 quarter 10mg Diazepam(2.5mg) before lecture
12.11.16 2.5mg Diazpepam
17.11.16 qaurter for hangover from night before (2.5mg)
18.11.16 quarter blue Diazepam before sleep 5am (2.5mg)
19/11/16 5am 7.5 zopiclone
21/11/16 4am 2.5 diaz
23/11/16 7.5 zopiclone for sleep at 11:59pm
26/11/16 2.5mg diazepam before bed
30/11/16 2.5 diazepam 16:30pm
2/12/16 4am 2.5 diazepam
6/12/16 3am zopiclone for insomnia 7.5mg