Explore Over 11,000+ Conditions, Medications, and Symptoms.

Get a personalized feed by signing up for free.

avatar

Mr._Dank

1y ago

Feeling Cheated by My Psychiatrist: Need Advice on Anxiety Medication

I have crippling anxiety, social anxiety and depression. I ran out of my meds (they don’t really work), but I get withdrawals from them. I was telling someone how I won’t be able to sleep cause of my insomnia, and they gave me a Valium to help. I wasn’t sure if it would work cause I’ve never taken it before. But when I tell you, I’ve never felt so calm and at ease like I did that night, ever… I mean it. I got up, and had the motivation to do things I’ve been putting off and it made me so happy! And I slept really well without nightmares!! What’s a good way to ask my doctor about this? Cause I feel very cheated by my psychiatrist right now. She gives me meds that aren’t even for my conditions… like why? What’s the point?

Your answer

avatar

SalineTurnip

1y ago

Valium/Diazepam is a sedative and a controlled substance so I would tread carefully. If you trust your doctor, you can explain that someone gave you one and it worked very well so you'd like to try it. Ask for more information about it too such as risk factors, side effects, etc.

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

pp-logo

Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.

appStoreBtngooglePlayBtn

© 2020-2024 Alike, Inc