On Mon, 14 May 2007 11:21:47 -0700, Tomas wrote:

> In the past 6 weeks I have had 3 scripts for 40 5mg Diazepam, for an 8
> day detox. Ok its been fine for 3 days, taking 70mg a day, then pills
> run out, I start shaking again, so back drinking again, get so ill and
> depressed from drinking, take another script etc etc.... I am
> doubtful if my doc will prescribe me anymore diazepam anymore, and I
> just fear living and shutting my eyes without either, but I know I
> have to stop drinking. I guess I'm just using diazepam as solid
> alcohol. I have been clean for 9 months previously using the rooms
> of AA but feel so ashamed to go back, I know I have to, and I really
> think I'm prepared to surrender this time, but first I need to put the
> cork in the bottle and dont know how to detox.... would librium be
> better, and maybe some strong sedative to help me sleep??? The
> problem with diazepam is it just makes me feel a bit high and starts
> off the whole cycle again... Just any hints on getting a week sober
> and clean would be appreciated... TIA

If there *was* a magic pill that would do the trick, would you need to
wait for even more magic pills, merely to give you the patience to cope
with the hassle of change?

--
Bob
Nah, I'm not really corpulent, I'm just an anorexic in denial.