I have always suffered with anxiety over the years but managed it without medication. I was always afraid to take meds, not sure why exactly. There is a history of addiction in my family (alcohol) so I think i was afraid of becoming dependant on it.
Since Christmas i have had a really tough time. I had a family bereavement, my relationship came to an end, i lost my job...its been one thing after another. My anxiety is terrible and my mood is so so low. In total desperation on Sunday i took a valium...i was prescribed them in summer for my back pain but never took them. I've taken one every day since and i feel so different. Not ecstatic by any means but calmer, more focused and much less socially anxious. I have a gp appointment for Monday and I'm just wondering has anyone taken anything that would work similar to valium and has quite an instant effect. I have assignments and essays due for college over the next couple of weeks so would love to remain feeling like this to get over that period.