One thing I will NOT do is take an AD. I've tried several different ones and I got just about every bad side effect possible on them. Made my life so much worse. I'll stay on valium if I have to. Side effects never went away either - I truly wanted to die when I was on them so it's a no go with those.
I don't need valium very oftten - it just depends. Maybe once a week to once every two weeks. It is getting better from last year - which is GOOD.
I'm hoping once my hormones are balanced I will feel more balanced.
Hi, I'm a nutritionist. Not a nurse. However, I DO believe that you can get better. In fact, I'm certain of it. That is nonsense that we don't handle stress as well when we are older as when we are younger. Pure nonsense. Also, valuim is a muscle relaxer. It's a sedative. From what I have been told by others, zanax works better for anxiety. You might want to experiment and see which drug helps you the best. Get a script for the zanax and take it now and then when your feeling those symptoms of anxiety. And if you feel better than you did with the valium, stop the valium. Also, once the dr says that your hormones are now balanced, if you still have anxiety, go see a phyciatrist and have HIM evaluate you to see if you need an antidepressant. You may jsut may need one. Good luck!