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Took 30 Valium 10 mg pills within a week, will I have withdrawals? Plz dont judge me

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Jutsu88

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Hey all, I know I am already ashamed that I took so many, I was prescribed to take 2 a day but I got really carried away. I only filled half of my prescription and I did not know about the rule where you cannot pick up the rest of your script until 2 weeks go by from the day I filled the first 30.
So anyway, I haven't been on benzos for very long, only about a month or 2. But I know that Valium has a long half life. I'm 24 and 152 Lbs, so I don't really know how long the half life will last in me. I have to wait 6 days to get the other half of my script. So I am just afraid that since I took so many valiums in a short period of time that I will have withdrawals. I tried searching the forums but couldn't really find anything that talks about what I need to know. Also would Soma's help with the W/D's if I do get them? And I swear once I pick up the rest of my Valium I will never do what I did again, I do not want to get caught up in that and I feel so stupid for taking so many. Thank you in advance.
 
I see...thanks for the response and I hope that is the case...I just hate that I keep thinking I'm gonna get some w/d's....can't believe my pharmacy red flagged me because I wanted to fill the rest of my script though...they treat me like I'm some junkie..I hate being judged by them
 
I highly doubt that you will feel withdrawals from a weeks use. We aren't judging you, don't worry. That's what this site is here for. We help people.

You may experience a slight amount of anxiety or insomnia but you wont actually go into withdrawals.
 
I wouldn't worry much about it this time.

Further into your therapy though, if your doctor decides that you should be on it for an extended amount of time, it will be unwise for you to binge like this, and potentially dangerous for you to run out early.
 
I understand...i do not want to learn my lesson the hard way..and I am going to respect the medication...but I want to get off of it ASAP...I rather deal with anxiety and insomnia. Don't want to be on benzos my whole life...don't want to feel the depersonalization...doesn't seem worth it
 
My suggestion is to only use them for seriously dire situations like extreme panic attacks, crippling anxiety attacks, and (if in moderation) for Amphetamine and Stimulant comedowns. Most people don't realize that benzodiazepine addiction is one of, if not the most, severe drug addictions there is. Dependence can start with as little as seven days of use and the withdrawals can cause seizures and actually kill you (you aren't going to die from a weeks use though). The withdrawals arent fun either, they've been widely known to be much worse than any other drug withdrawal (including Heroin).
 
Jutsu88 said:
Hey all, I know I am already ashamed that I took so many, I was prescribed to take 2 a day but I got really carried away. I only filled half of my prescription and I did not know about the rule where you cannot pick up the rest of your script until 2 weeks go by from the day I filled the first 30.
So anyway, I haven't been on benzos for very long, only about a month or 2. But I know that Valium has a long half life. I'm 24 and 152 Lbs, so I don't really know how long the half life will last in me. I have to wait 6 days to get the other half of my script. So I am just afraid that since I took so many valiums in a short period of time that I will have withdrawals. I tried searching the forums but couldn't really find anything that talks about what I need to know. Also would Soma's help with the W/D's if I do get them? And I swear once I pick up the rest of my Valium I will never do what I did again, I do not want to get caught up in that and I feel so stupid for taking so many. Thank you in advance.
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Do not fill the other half of your script.
You are already rationalizing that you will follow your dosage, but it is extremely unlikely. What happened after you took 10 of them? 20? 25?? If you had the self control you are rationalizing about, you would have had the logic to stop with enough left to stretch the script. Don't fill the script, these don't seem to be for you.

You will probably feel somewhat crappy, but if you have severe withdrawal symptoms go to the hospital. Do some research on the severe symptoms. Try to avoid dependence on other substances(such as soma's) while you get clean. If you already have a soma prescription, take exactly as prescribed. Good Luck

Corazon
 
ro4eva said:
Never feel ashamed because you took something to try make yourself feel better.
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I don't know if shame is the word/emotion, but SOME kind of realization should kick-in. Maybe not shame, but respect of the substance, maybe a little fear or frustration that you totally lost control. Something...
Like "Yooo i just took 30 of them joints in 5 days n shit..... I was feeling nice n chill n whatever, but i kept rationalizing and disregarding the dosage, and the time until the refill, and the side effects and all that shit.... dam that shit kinda had a hold of me for a few days, wtf i need to stay away from THAT shit"

I mean some thought process should be kicking in. Hugs and pats on the head are cool, but there's a certain reality too.
 
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Jutsu88 said:
... I have to wait 6 days to get the other half of my script.
... And I swear once I pick up the rest of my Valium I will never do what I did again...
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Nothing unique about this thought process. I'm sure lots of people on this board have had the same thoughts/words.

Then you get your refill, and "Oh shit doc said 2 a day, ... So I'll just take both of them at once since i feel shitty. He said 2 a day and this is only 2 in a day so it's cool!"
Then like a day or two later " Oh well i'm just gonna take 4. I have plenty left in the script and I will only take 1 pill for the last two days, so it will last me fine, and i remember i needed 4 at once to fucking feel great!"
Then like a day or two later " aw fuck it!....."

That's Real. Now you already know.

I'm not saying that is guaranteed to happen... I'm just telling you in advance, the mental struggles you will face. And if you give in to them, that is the loss you will take. good luck.
 
Corazon said:
Nothing unique about this thought process. I'm sure lots of people on this board have had the same thoughts/words.

Then you get your refill, and "Oh shit doc said 2 a day, ... So I'll just take both of them at once since i feel shitty. He said 2 a day and this is only 2 in a day so it's cool!"
Then like a day or two later " Oh well i'm just gonna take 4. I have plenty left in the script and I will only take 1 pill for the last two days, so it will last me fine, and i remember i needed 4 at once to fucking feel great!"
Then like a day or two later " aw fuck it!....."

That's Real. Now you already know.

I'm not saying that is guaranteed to happen... I'm just telling you in advance, the mental struggles you will face. And if you give in to them, that is the loss you will take. good luck.
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Benzo rationalization... You`ll convinced yourself anything to take those pills.
 
Yeah you guys are right...if probably end up reassurance myself that it's okay to take more then prescribed but idk what to say anymore..it is a harsh reality and I understand benzos shouldn't be messed around with
 
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