a librium question

[working dog]

my friend is on 25 mil.of librium 3 times a day...is that a lot??? is that enough to mess with your balance and mind?? this week she sees the doctor again...i wonder how long she should be on it...seems to me she might feel better getting back to work a little...thanks billy

[ibizan]

sounds like she drank HEAVY for quite a while and that does a number on the brain and  its control over all other types of body functioning....glad to hear the doctor is gradually stepping down the doseage.....and ur so right all the emotional stuff and anxiety get the drying out brain in overload.....as i noted prior a good diet high in protein complex carbs and fresh fruits and vegetables will further to take the edge off her withdrawal.having activities and work to defocus ur mind off all this is a good thing as u noted it worked for urself!does she have this?

[working dog]

well she went to the doctors today...her sister in law went with her but didn't go into see the doctor with her...the doctor said she wanted to make sure she would stay away from drinking so the doctor is keeping the 25 mil three times a day...as you know we live in the sticks...seems to me that the doctors worng just trading one bad habit for another....the doctor said maybe in two more weeks she might cut back on the dose....the doctor says her balance is way off from stopping drinking not the librium....when i quit i had nightmares...anxiety....even some hot flashes that were nasty!! all kinds of crap...but i did keep working and moved on with my life ...took a couple years....i admit back then i wanted someone to live with me but hung in there and kept my independence...it was tough....my friend isn't driving yet...its been almost 4 weeks....shes living at her sister in laws....i think scared of being independent...and all this librium i think is making things worse....billy

[ibizan]

yes it is a lot!perhaps she would allow u to go w/her to her doctors appt?if she feels too doped up she could ask the doctor to step the dose down!