Meds or herbs that make Valium w/d worse

[bBarry]

I just read that Calcium, and many others (that's all it said,, many others), may increase symptoms. Anyone know of any other triggers that increase benzo w/d symptoms?? How about herbs that make w/d easier? Sure would be nice to find an herb that takes away benzo w/d. There are ads online for some but I believe it's a scam.

I take calcium and looking back, some of my worst days were when I took calcium in the evening. Those nights lately are when my feet get burning cold and numb. I also had worse symptoms on a high dose of Magnesium, 1000 mg. That wasn't mentioned as a trigger for increased symptoms, in fact just the opposite. The article said magnesium helps body aches but I haven't had more body aches than usual, I have taken it for muscle spasms for a few years. It also said beta blockers like metoprolol help w/d symptoms.

Thanks,
Barry

[Lilly1955]

I use a vegetable capsule of the GABA, I can only tell you what works for me. What helps me a lot is going to NA meetings. Reading recovery material, writing a journal, affirmations and a gratitude list. Talking to people who are in recovery, being outside with nature, praying , working with my sponser. Letting go and letting my higher power guide me. Doing the right thing. Know that in time it will get better. Just hang on no matter what. All the bad stuff gets easier. Trust in the process of healing.

[bBarry]

Hi Lilly, Thanks for responding.  I have some melatonin, it works great. The 10mg ones made me tired the next day. The 3mg ones I find help some.

We eat pretty good, like a heart healthy diet but I need a CocaCola at all times, gotta be decaf. I know pop is bad but I quit drinking in 98, quit smoking in 99, got off caffeine a few yrs ago, now getting off valium,,  I'm not ready to give up my pop. That's enough to give up for now,, or maybe a whole lifetime. You struck a cord with the water, you're 100% correct. I'm gonna drink more water, thanks for reminding me!

Never tried valerian root or GABA. Swanson has GABBA cheap, then thry have slightly more expensive stuff. One is a Gel Cap and the other is a Veg Cap, whatever that means. Do you need the better stuff?
We get most of our herbs here, which do you think I should get?
https://www.swansonvitamins.com/q?kw=gaba