Was super stressed last few months and started taking Valium/ diazepam. Little at first, then quite a lot (15mg per day). Only 2-3 months. Anyone with experience if I will experience withdrawals for this level of use?

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What are you prescribed, are you taking more than prescribed, how often and for how long?I’m obviously not a medical professional, but I’d been Rx’ed high doses of benzos for various reasons, not just anxiety, for longer than I was comfortable with. My doctor didn’t want me to go off them. I was mad I was dependent on them and titrated myself down by watching YouTube videos made by really scary looking people, which is very, very dangerous - don’t be me! That said, I was edgy and cranky for a few weeks but I’m glad I did. I have my own issues and addictions but that was 100% surprising and I would never get myself into that situation again. Your dose strikes me as a bit high for Valium, but not ridiculously high. See if your doctor can recommend a schedule to help you adjust down. If they don’t or won’t, get a new doctor. But be safe most of all.

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Best to ask a doctor. You don’t want to mess around when it comes to detoxing. Certain things can be really ugly; no idea if Valium is in that category but better safe than sorry.

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