Reyn

years back in the early 1970's, my mum was prescribed Valium, for depression when her Father died. She remained on them for until 1985, when a new GP stated she was dependent.

With a prescribed decrease in medication over 2 years she was free from the Valium.

With professional help you can get through this. [don't attempt to get off them without professional supervised support] plus I'm not sure where you live ..but in the UK there are many help groups related to prescription related addiction...which have a fantastic success rate.

medication for pain only removes the physical pain [and never the psychological pain....that requires other meds ...but you know that dear friend]

I'm glad you have brought to the front your elephant in the room.....now its time to become a mahout....and ride this beast [you can do this reyn..i know you can ]

an ex-client of mine addicted to heroin..once said; 'without it I'm nothing' ..
i replied ...'with it you are nothing' [very harsh ...i know....but it worked...he has been clean 16 months....]

please stay around reyn chat when you can ..and rest when you need to....we are always here

David