Is Valium Going To Defeat The Point Of Exposure Therapy

[timetorecover]

After a few weeks of terrible nights, I have decided to crack open the valium. Last night, I slept ok, not great, but better.

Anyway, I wanted to know if by taking valium tonight after a heavy day of therapy, is it going to de value to therapy?

Any advice or experiences greatly appreciated.

I know that I need to process my therapy and sleep does help, but then does the valium stop the processing?:confused:

 

[intothelight]

Actually, it may help you process better as you can be more focused and less anxious. I found it helped me immensely.

 

[anthony]

No, it won't affect anything with your therapy. If anything, you should try taking it prior to entering therapy itself, relaxing you to be more open and honest without feeling as fearful.

 

[ericaboo]

I was wondering the same thing - but the meds didn't take the feelings away - they just helped me eat and sleep and be present enough to even attempt exposure.

Counter-intuitive, but true.

 

[Anna]

Valium should not affect the therapy in any way.