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Benzos Diazepam. Dependant?

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jamiejim

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So I've searched and searched but have found such varying answers so I really wanted some opinions

In the last month I've had an easy supply of Valium (10mg) pills, and me being curious I've indulged in them

Lasted 4 weeks. Maybe using 3-5 days a week. Between 20-50mg each time. Had a break of 5 days without any.

Have 20 pills left, I enjoy the effects and all but have no intention of buying more once they have finished

My question is that if I continue my current pattern am I likely to have any sign of dependence/ or W/D symptoms? I hear that it's horrific so very keen to avoid

Has my use been heavy enough to maybe taper down to 15mg/10mg/5mg a day until they have run out or am I likely to be okay going cold turkey?

I know there is loads of stuff online about benzo dependence, but ive read stories of people getting a tolerance in a week and heard others who use for months without problems

Any advice v welcome
 
taper down, or try going cold turkey for a few days and if it's not so bad then you have 20 pills left over for when you need them. There's really only way one to find out but if you do end up withdrawing (not likely IMO) then you'll want to have some spare valium around rather than eating it all before and then not having anything if you need it. At first 1 month wasn't long enough to make me dependent, but it varies.
 
Thanks for the advice

I'm gonna stay off them a few days and see how it goes

I guess I'm prepared to maybe feel a bit shitty but I shouldn't be worries about seziures or anything serious at the doses I'm on should I?
 
You Should be fine but like everyone is going to say, the degree at how Fast one can be dependent,and at what dose, varies a Ton. From My Personal Experience---I was about 19 at the time. I somehow managed to Run out a day early on Xanax and this was after using for atleast one month straight everyday, and a half month or another off and on. When I ran out I was on edge. I was picking up heroin and thought it would help with the uncomfortable paranoia feelings. As well as having my hand extremely trembly. I did a little line and I had like an 8 hour round trip of me driving. I was Totally fine. I am now dependent though and I Really encourage you to stay on Diazepam if you continue doing what you do. Xanax/Klonopin/Ativan are all very hard to stop but I guess that varies and is going to push things off topic so I stop.

If you feel like your in utter panic do go to an ER. Diazepam has a Long Halflife and I bet some patients could go a day without and not go into any serious wd but its hard to answer your question
 
Good advice guys. Im wondering why I ever tried the Diaz in the first place. Love the buzz but hear so many horror stories
 
valium works wonders for some and others its not so hot, Im in the i think its not so hot category that is unless its I.V.'d but thats just me.But yeah you should do a lil taper and you will be fine though keep in mind you will miss the feeling once you've ran out of your stash......in that case just get a few blue footballs and you'll not ever want a valium again :)
 
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