Valium withdrawal

[Lilly1955]

I have stopped using several prescribed medications as some of you know. It has been 78 days since I used Valium and am still struggling with withdrawals. I saw my addiction therapist yesterday and she told my that my last drug test came up showing that I still have Valium in my system. She said that it can take 90 days for it to clear out of your system and that I am still physically not just mentally withdrawing. I was so shocked, but it would explain why it's taking so long. Does this mean that the mental stuff will last even longer? Has anyone else experienced this?  I have not slept more than a couple hours a night since September and in the days this anxiety can get real bad. My heart still races as well as other physical symtoms. Never use Valium stopping it is too hard.

[Fluffymeow]

How benzodiazepines jaws heal are they infected or go on its one saliva is most run out all day long I been in cold turkey for 6 years 6mths jaws saliva and mucus more problem am having need help to cure this

[Lilly1955]

Yes I go to at least one meeting a day. I do about 11 meetings a week I go to a few night ones as well. I use valerian root and melatonin at night and take a GABA in the day. All herbs and Dr says they are not addictive. I also take clonidine which is a blood pressure med cause my heart races too fast. I work on the steps with a sponser who s very positive. It helps to talk with her cause I need to hear positive encouragement. I know now that this journey may be much longer and harder but I have come pretty far. I stopped methadone a  a few weeks before stopping the Valium and OxyContin. I hope I will make a full recovery and it won't take 2 or more years. My addiction specialist said that she thinks 6 months to a year. Just don't want to go crazy the anxiety and lack of sleep are horrendous.

[sweetp41]

I've heard that valium can stay in your system for a very long time, but do want to congratulate you on 78 days!!!!  that is awesome, I look forward to being able to say that.  My benzo withdrawals have always been the same, they last me for about 4 days physically, don't think they ever go away mentally.  Keep on keeping on, I think it is awesome that you have been clean for 78 days!!!!  Do you go to meetings?  I think I read somewhere that you are taking over the counter stuff to help?  Best wishes!!

[ScarrieAnne]

Im sorry to hear you are still struggling, I had no idea Valium stayed in your system that long. Ive had withdrawal from Benzos but were not on them for a very long time each time, but I know the anxiety and depression can be brutal. Look how far you've come! 78 days is awesome and Im proud of you! I wish I had more answers for you, but I am not an expert on the subject, and don't want to give you any misinformation, just hope, because it seems you have made it through the worst. Hopefully someone that knows a little more will come on soon. I just feel for you and I am rooting for you! Congrats on day 78! XOXO Carrie