What Valium Is Like
I had easier access to prescription drugs when I was homeless in England than now, when I’m homed and self-employed in America. Part of this ease was because of the NHS, but mostly it was because I was in the right place to get drugs (the street), if I so wanted them. In order to get money (for whatever reasons), some homeless were desperate enough to sell their prescriptions.
Funny thing is, I never asked anyone for Valium (diazepam). Some trauma would happen to me (such as when my home was burnt down) and a couple of days later, someone would slip a pill into my hands and say, “Christ’s sakes, get some sleep, will ya?” (which is a compliment.)
Nasty Stuff
I do not get along with Valium. If you’ve ever taken an overdose of Nyquil, then you know what being on Valium is like. You have an absolutely miserable 24 hours because you are so drowsy — and yet you can’t get to sleep. You’re constantly just about to fall asleep and then some noise wakes you right up again. You may also suddenly loose control of your bowels.
It was only a couple of days after takng the Valium that I could get eventually any sleep. I’m not sure if it was due to the Valium or my body giving out.
Valium and Antidepressants
In April of 2003, I started Prozac. I was still homeless in England at this time. Every now and then, someone would slip me a Valium. Mostly, I’d slip it back, but did get curious enough abut it to ask the day care centre’s doctor about any possible interactions between Prozac and Valium.
“Wow. Don’t take Valium. It can make you even more depressed than you already are. Smoke a joint if you have to to get some sleep but don’t take Valium.”
And so I haven’t and I am sharing the news with you. Hope this helps.
Leave a Reply