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I was on valium for almost 4 yrs then quit taking valium from one day to the next. Immediately started having panic attacks severe panic attacks felt like the world was moving and I wasnt in it feeling very weird feelings that I think im going crazy literally also feeling like I was being pushed down or pressure in my head just feeling weird I didt want to even get in a car because I felt that I couldn't breathe I didt even go outside im always shaky nervous and wake up that way now having a feeling of pressure in the back of my head also vision changes and buzzing in my ear constantly.went to the ER they said I was fine and gave me ativan witvh I still felt like I was going crazy with severe panic attacks no energy arms and legs feeling heavy all the time.went back to the ER tney gave me xanax I take .5 mgs at night after I feel so bad all day but I still feel weird arms legs still heavy still feel pressure in my head and always nervous and panic all day before I took valium never had panic attacks they put me on it to sleep I only took it once at night for 4 yrs im so confused if xanax is a benzo why am I still having thede weird feelings and thinking im going crazy please some one help I do have valium just scared to take it ive been on .5 of canax for 3 weeks I thought I would feel better but its the same there was 2 weeks of me feeling better but only after the ER gave me 10 mgs of valium I guess thats why I felt better someone pls help should I still feel like this on xanax after valium or should I restart the valium at night again please help also off balance I stand up and my heart races and feel like im leaning to one side I have to hold on to something mri ct scans all normal.advice please very confused. Thxs

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Valium causes physical dependency if taken for long periods of time. You need to discuss stopping the valium with your dr. He may want you to slowly taper off of it.

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I haven't been taking the valium for about 3 months the docs put me on ativan and xanax for 3 weeks but I still have all these bad symptoms very confused just want to onw if I should go bavk to valium and taper from there I wouldn't wish this on anyone. I thought the xanax would help because both are benzos but it hasnt.

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Hi Marie! I agree with BL. I was on Valium for a few years and the doctor tried something else. I thought I was going to die because of the withdrawals. The doctor put me back on Valium and I had to taper down slowly. That's your best way to do it . Stay on the Valium if you and your doctor agree . But , if you decide to get off , taper down SLOWLY.

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Hi cats68,
So everything im feeling is from the valium withdrawal but my question is why am I still feeling all this if ive been on xanax for 3 weeks witch does not work.i only took 5 mg at night of the valium and now I take .5 of the xanax but I feel so bad I panic all day I feel so bad with my muscles being so heavy and me constantly thinking im dying.the doc gave a script for valium im just scared to take it I guess I will tonight take the valium and just stop the xanax all together.i just feel like im going crazy like im not in reality very weird feeling and scary.

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Hi Marie! You were on the Valium for a long time. As far as the other benzos, their effect on people can be different. Try the Valium and see how you feel. You may feel like yourself again, right away or it could take a little time. But, I bet you'll feel better once it's back in your system. Let me know how you're doing.

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