I messed up pretty bad this time

[bBarry]

Down to 1.25mg Valium for 5 days. We had a lot of snow I dug out twice yesterday. Last night I was watching tv and fell asleep. Don't even know what time I went to bed but woke up in my chair and took 1/2 of a 5mg pill without breaking it in half dammit! Since 2.5mg I have made 2 small cuts in about the past 10 days or so.

So, how bad did I mess up my taper doing that one time?  I remember getting it out but not breaking it in half. I'm sure I took 1/2 a pill. Such a stupid mistake. I'm really kicking myself. Funny, I woke up with big time anxiety this morning, my body didn't know I messed up. Now that I know I took more than 1.25mg, the anxiety is much better. That lets me know how much of this is in my mind. I have been feeling like I'm going crazy, I guess maybe I am. I have been saying stupid stuff, later I ask myself, why did you say that? Boy, I sure wish I never saw a Valium and that Dr insisted I get on it, then kept asking me if I was taking it, saying "You need it!"

This is just great. Sorry to post again, there are others with much bigger problems.

Barry

[bBarry]

Hi Roberta, That was a nice thing to say. Thank You!

I pretty much blew it out of proportion I guess. Still hope it doesn't mess with what I had going, 1.25mg. That sounds ridiculous, but you still feel every cut, especially when you don't know what symptoms are in your head or is something wrong. Sick of foot cramps at night, leg cramps, the list is as long as your arm.

Just really wanted to see if anybody just went straight back to their taper after a slip, a one night double dose? I can't be the first one to mess up. I took the 1.25mg tonight again, it shouldn't be unbearable at such a miniscule amt. but still 1/2 of last nights dose.   :>(

Thanks again Roberta,
Barry

[Roberta66]

Don't feel that way. We are here for each other. The small problems are bigger than the big ones

[bBarry]

Thanks for the encouraging words and the prayers  I really appreciate it.

God Bless
Barry

[luvdolphins58]

Hey Barry don't beat yourself up over it. Just keep pushing forward. You got this man!!!  Keep the faith. Praying for you. Karen

[Cricketk92]

Hey Barry!  I think you will be fine with your taper!  I am still on  a benzo...my doc wont take me off yet so I dont have any wisdom I can give you but Ill be looking for you when he lets me!!!!    Im sure someone will be along soon to give you some good  advice!  Keep hanging in there!!!!