Posted 1/2/2016 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
Wanted to get other people's experiences when it comes to weening oneself of their benzos. In addition to Lexapro, I've been taking valium for the past 8 years or so to combat my anxiety and panic. Recently I've been attempting to lessen my dependence on the valium. I used to take 10mg as needed, but I've gotten myself down to 5mg. I thought I was doing well in that I hadn't needed to take any for the past week or so. However, last night I experienced one of the worst panic attacks of my life. It was preceded my a headache and massive pressure in my temples. I was obviously forced to take valium to subdue it. My first thought is that it was related to withdrawal due to benzodiazepine dependence. Does anyone else care to comment? Has anyone had any success in coming off their benzos, and if they did, was it difficult and met with withdrawal anxiety?