I had to go to a councellor once, it took a while before my doc started writing repeats for valium probably because i always used to run out early, (I look like i need valium though I come off as an anxious person) but I got it under control lately hence the repeats, but I had to ask him for the repeats.
No the councellor didnt help but I only went once it just made me way too anxious, she gave me a relaxation cd, but didnt really help. I like to have a nice bath at the end of the day for 15mins or longer whatever floats ya boat, its very relaxing, and breathing exercises help too, slowly breath in through the nose as much as you can but dont force yourself to breath in alot if you get what i mean, then wait 8 seconds, slowly exhale through your mouth, wait 4 seconds rinse and repeat. You will find you can inhale more after a couple times. that helps me alot.
Im done with Valium now, it just doesnt help with my social anxiety so Im going to try come off it, (as requested by my new psych who prescribing me stimulants for ADD) as theres no point being addicted to benzos if they arnt helping (that is just me though). I also dont drink anymore caffeine as requested because my BP is up and that causes anxiety, I used to drink a 500mL energy drink about 160mg caffeine or 180mg plus a couple coffees every day.
