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Hi, I detoxed 7 days ago from vicodin. They did this with methadone. I left the center 3 days later and felt great (of course I did, b/c the methadone was still in my system!) Felt O.K. day 4, not great day 5 and today I have had so many anxiety and panic attacks that I took a 5mg diazapam about two hours ago. My question is this, did I just set myself up back to square one??? I feel much calmer, much less anxious now. But I don't want to be dependent on ANYTHING...I don't want to feel good just b/c of the pill. And when will I start feeling back like I did earlier today? In a few hours, tomorrow, the next day? When does the depression end?? Does it take days, weeks, months? I'm so anxiety ridden about all of this. I can't believe I got myself into this situation. I felt so good this morning that it has been 1 week without vicodin, and then I go and take a diazapam...what an idiot. Any comments would be very helpful. I also wrote back to a few people about my taper, it is under my name in the original question a few days ago. Thank you and I am praying for all of us.

helpmecope · Answer

I agree, I think you will be fine. I took ativan last night because I couldn't sleep. Just be very careful and only take it when you absolutely need it. Hang in there, you are doing great. :)

FLaddict · Answer

diazapam is a benzo.. not a opiate.. I wouldn't take em all the time but they can be helpful during this time. You did not set yourself back as far as your vicodin detox. I would however be careful they are addicting as well.

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