Getting off meds!!!!!!!!

[mopeybeanery]

I am a mother of a 4 year old son and he is the love of my life. I want soooo badly to be the best mother that I can be but it makes it hard when I am put on so many meds. I suffer from severe anxiety, depression, and chronic pain from endometriosis. So, my doctor prescribed me 20mg of paxil and it made my life hell!!! I only took it for 5 days and now I can't sleep, I have restless leg syndrom, and severe anxiety that runs from my lower back up to my spine. I have only gotten five hours of sleep in the last 3 days. I can barely even walk but when I sit it is even worse because that awful feeling comes back. My Dr. put me on valium and it scares me because I have heard awful thing about getting off of benzos. I have been on 20 mg for over a week. I have 50-60 pills left . AND I WILL NEVER GET ANOTHER PRESCRIPTION FOR VALIUM AGAIN!!!! Plus it did not help the severe anxiety that I have been having. How should I ween down the valium?  Also, I was wondering if I could just stop taking the paxil because it has only been five days that I have taken it. I am also on oxycontin for my endometriosis which surprised me that my Dr. would prescribe the two because when mixed they become even more addictive. I do fine with the oxy. I have never abused or got addicted and it helps me so much with my chronic pain. Also, with the valium I fall down a lot, have memory loss, I can't even drive, and it gives me an almost drunk feeling (not in a good way :) Is this normal for valium?  Also, this may be a dumb question but will my oxy help my valium withdrawl if taken in small amounts. I just don't want to go on any more meds!!!! I would sooo appreciate any input or advice. Sorry this is so-long winded. You are probably getting sick of reading this, so I will stop now :) Thank you! Mopeybean :)

[mopeybeanery]

Thanks so much for your input  It really helped me because the last thing I want to do is get into an addiction with any other meds. I agree with natural medicine. My mom is very educated about it and I know that I can receive help from her. I used to do yoga all the time and I think that would be a great thing to get into again. I have also done acupuncture and that seems to help too. I would rather be on a low dose anti-depressant with my oxycontin. It is bad enough that I take that oxy but I can't function without my pain meds because my pain had gotten to the point where it is very debilitating.  I have already have five surgeries and I am just not ready for another yet.
also, do you know anything about weening off of valim. I have been on it for two weeks and should I quit my paxil because I have only been on it for 5 days or should I ween it off.  
Thank you so much!!! Sorry for all of the questions but my life has been turned upside down and it helps to talk to people I can relate too :) Thank you, Mopeybean :)

[tsr58]

Opioids and benzodiazapines can be very dangerous.

You do have some painful medical conditions and your doctor obviously agrees or s/he would not be prescribing Oxycontin.

It sounds like your dilemma is a result of co-occurring anxiety and depression. Have you tried alternative non-medicinal treatments like meditation, talk therapy, acupuncture, or changes in your daily life to help you feel better emotionally?

There's nothing wrong with the other medications you have mentioned, if they are needed, taken as directed, and have no harmful side-effects. You are describing adverse effects. With all respect, my suggestion would be to try out some non-medicinal treatments (or try them again, if you have done so in the past) before going from med to med in search of a magic pill.

Best wishes to you.