Taking diazapam for the first time. Handhold?

Diazepam is lovely! Although admittedly I've only ever taken small doses and not for the reason you're taking it. It makes everything feel temporarily wonderful.

Do you feel less anxious about the situation now you have the diazepam in the house?
Just having it in your bag can help with anxiety as you know you can use it if needed

I'm sorry for your loss, firstly.

It was a long time ago so I can't recall the dose, but it was low. Took for the same reason as you, and I recall the Dr very clearly said he was giving me something to dull the edges, but that would not be so strong as to mess with remembering the day, as I would come to regret that.

He was right; I hope this isn't inappropriate, as I mean it to be positive, but I have very warm memories of my parent's funeral. I was 'myself' enough to react, and communicate well, and grieve, but the day itself lacked the rawness of the grief if that makes sense. I can't really explain it any better.

I was prescribed it as a muscle relaxant, it was a small dose, i.was honestly fine , take it before you go to bed tonignt,

I am sorry about your mum.

You'll barely notice any difference on 1mg: it's a feeble dose.

1mg is barely worth taking.
I doubt you'll notice any difference but do appreciate you don't want to be spaced out.

1 mg of diazepam is a tiny dose - the usual entry-level dose is 2mg. It will make the noise in your head quieten down a bit. It may make you feel very slightly sleepy. Everything will seem less terrible than it did 30 mins before.

Honestly, that’s it. Take it, it’ll be fine. Nothing dramatic will happen, it should make you feel slightly less shit.

Oh op that’s nothing. I had a bigger dose than that for a back spasm and assumed I’d be glassy eyed on the sofa for hours but I didn’t even notice it.

I’m so sorry about your mum x

1mg might even touch the sides. I agree with GP advice to try it at home first. I bet you won’t even notice it.