[jk2833]

Hi I've had anxiety and depression for around 25years I take anti depressant meds that don't seem to work, however my new C P N has discussed taking diazepam to relieve and help me with the horrific anxiety I have always suffered.
Only a low dose to take as and when needed.
Has anybody else used this med for anxiety? Did it work?
Any advice or input would be great
Take care
J

[kaliope]

it is always good to have something on hand to take when things get really tough. I take klonopin myself which is also a benzo. what I don't like is that benzos are addicting so I take it as infrequently as possible. as I suffer from anxiety daily, I take buspar, which is non addicting. it does a good job at just taking the edge off so I can function on a daily basis. good luck.

I've been taking this for a few years at night to help with sleep/anxiety. I used to take lorazepam and I prefer Diazepam because it seems to last longer and when I decrease the dose I don't feel withdrawal as it has a very long half life. Hopefully you can keep it at a low dose and don't increase so you wont become too dependent on it. Hope you get relief soon!

[winter4me]

Yes. It works. I went years without meds, at first they weren't available, and then I was reluctant, but---diazepam is fine. Try it. You decide.

[jk2833]

Hi all thank you for the replies, the drs in the UK are very reluctant to prescribe diazepam so fingers crossed. Sounds like it works for you guys.
I have nitrazapam but taking them during the day to calm myself is a joke as I also have ME so it would be a battle to stay awake.
My nurse said she would be with my when this is suggested and after all these years I also have a crisis plan in place.
May I ask what's buspar medication? I've tried nearly all anti depressants and we are looking for a more effective one than sertraline which I have been taking for 12 years and has not helped in any way.

Thanks for all the advice
J