I recieved librium yrs ago in a detox but I went through some siezure's.That's alot of librium he gave you, didn't even know dr's gave it to ppl anymore, but I guess they do.be very careful with librium.

Crap, Im a little scared by what i have read. Thanks for the advice.

I am not being monitored by a doctor, but as from monday my partner will be with me straight for 2 weeks.

I am on reducing doses for one month. And see my doctor in just over 2 weeks.

Im glad my partner is here, I gave him the pills last night as I was zonked, I had taken 6 instead of four. I got really confused and thought I had taken 4. So he has left me 3 out until he comes home tonight to give me the 4th one.

What i am really suprised at is the doctor just recommended i dont drink but didnt give me warnings or side effects etc.

Dont worry, my partner has no intention of letting me drink even if i beg or bargain, ive given him full authority over me. Sounds weird I know, I want to stop on my own and for myself but I dont trust myself just yet.

librium is good for withdrawal but as it has been said it is highly addictive. i was a benzo addict. i also find the amount and dosage you're taking to be extremely high. generally, even in detox librium is given for just a few days. down here 5-7. a months worth, again, seems way too long. however, i'm no physician so you best keep the lines of communication open betwwen your doctor and yourself. i sure don't like the idea you are already overdoing it.

I never meant to overdo it.

I did have a few glasses the first few days then stayed fine and sober for almost 6, i had a fight with the partner and went to my sisters and hit thhe bottle, then the floor literally. Next day I went back to my partner black eye to boot/carpet burn. He is monitoring me very carefully again.

He has let me have some non alcoholic alcohol to help with social situations - we even contemplated teling my family, but decided against it.

My doc told me to reduce to 3 a day on week 2, but contact if i couldnt cope, the 3 a day contributed to my drinking but now im back to 4 (by another doc, my doc will be back next wednesday)

Librium 10 mg 4X a day is a relativelyt low dose. In the inpatient setting we usually start people off on 50 4 times a day and then lower the dose every other day. Librium is excellent in reducing the symptoms of alcohol withdrawals, but I do agree you should be monitored. Some of the withdrawals would be elevated Blood Pressure, tremors, increased heart rate,

Unfortunatly due to cost insurance companies want to try "ambulatory detox. People are given a librium taper regimen. God only knows why they allow this due to the dangers of mixing however one key factor in the decision is, upon interviewing the patient, determining the motivation and of the individual. Usually this is done through a clinical setting however there is a shift toward what you are doing. Withdrawal from alcohol can cause seizure which is the main cause of death in a withdrawal setting. The librium helps in that area as well as the calming effect. Follow the prescribed plan, use your partner to monitor and above all DO NOT Drink. You might ask the doctor about Camprol, in my experience it is a miracle drug for drunks.

Do you get the message? It makes you feel good enough that you can handle a drink...pls don't do this unless you are in detox...pls

I have been on the straight now for 2 days after my lapse. So I just need to keep monitord and motivated. Though im getting anxious again grr

Its now 8 clean days since my lapse. Im on day 9.

On saturday i only had one, I ran out and couldnt get any until monday morning.

I spent 48 hrs, unable to eat, i elt nauseous, cried and dont think i'd have made it without my partner.

What will happen when i come off librium altogether?? I was hoping I wouldnt crave anymore... But i did over the last 48hrs


He's out now, but im craving. I wish it was bloody easy.

be careful. it is very easy to get cross addicted. i did and coming off benzo's was horrible. are you going to therapy or a support group? after 8 days you should no longer need the librium. you do need to find some support though to get through the psychological detox as well as living an alcohol free life.

thats what i was afraid someone would say. I dont want to or intend to be addicted to pills. I was just wondering what would the doctor have in plan or me next.

I am not in a support group and i dont want to join AA. I hate the idea of sitting in a group.

One day you will need AA.You are playing the same games I use too. take care and good luck with the lib.You should be off librium by now they usually only give it for a couple or so day's.

When it comes to a life I tend to be blunt and all humor is set aside. Unless you find a support group you don't have a chance. I DO NOT CARE what anyone says. What you are experiencing is NOT a craving... it is OBSESSION and sooner or later you will give in. I have been working in this field for over 15 years. You have GOT to believe ALL of us.

I was on it in rehab. I thought I was experiencing the Rapture.

You take them precisely as prescribed. Don't listen to anyone else. You abuse them...you pay.

Guru