Im addicted to zopiclone and diazepam

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I am a long term user of MN but name changed.

I was given a repeat prescription of zopiclone by my Dr 6 years ago, eventually 7.5mg wasn't working so I was doubling and then running out fast so started buying online too.

I have had diazepam before for anxiety and they were on offer where I buy the zopiclone so I bought some. I'm currently taking 50mg diazepam a day plus 15mg zopiclone, one in the afternoon and one before bed.

I know im addicted. I take them because I love the feeling. I've never taken any recreational drugs and I don't drink alcohol.

How do I stop this? I'm so ashamed of myself, they are now barely working again as the tolerance has built up. I'm scared I'm going to die but can't stop myself buying them online which is a game of Russian roulette in itself.

Does anyone have any advice? I'm 30 and married, my DH doesn't know I take diazepam or the extra zopiclone that I buy. I'm petrified I'm going to die and leave my DD without a mum.

Go to your GP for help.

On here is a an addiction forum cannot remember the exact term, some good information on there on how to taper off from medication from sleeping pills to codeine, maybe search on line for a support group. Hope you get some more sympathetic posts with more helpful, handhold- you have spoken out so that's the first step ,well done .

Both are very addictive, I'm not surprised. Don't be too hard on yourself. Use that energy to get some help, because there is help.

Don't go cold turkey either, that isn't wise.

Honey, you're in a shit place. Things will get better, small changes.

Make an appointment with a sensitive GP

Hi OP it’s great you’ve reached out on here. As PP said please go to your GP and explain. They won’t judge and will be able to help you come off them in a controlled manner.

Meant to add it’s a courageous step so harness that and be bold. Good luck x

Please see your GP and whatever you do, don't try to go cold turkey. Diazepam can cause some really odd symptoms if you just stop taking it.

Refer yourself to your local drug and alcohol services.

They will help and won't judge you and your GP will probably signpost you to them anyway.

Please seek help.

Huge well done for posting here. That is a huge step forward you’ve taken. No one is going to make you go cold turkey.
Seeing the GP or self referring to your local drug and alcohol referral and they’ll help you wean down and support you.

No one will take your daughter from you asking for help. They only do that if you don’t see a problem and don’t ask for help and neglect them.

you sound a great mum, you really do

I'm amazed you're able to buy it online. I'm presuming it's not regulated. Be careful.

The first step is to explain the situation to your GP. You can do this, little by little. Baby steps.

Hey hope your doing well, any update on this post please?

Hello, I’m going through similar and it’s such a risk buying them online. How are you doing now?