I mean in prodigious quantities by doctors in the West, for all manner of problems otherwise easily dealt with. Valium now has been upgraded, in terms of danger, by the UK government. The affect on me was soporific with no tangible psychological benefits. This is also what my clients claim. These are part of the psychotropic group of drugs given out like sweets for years.
Having now tested them on myself, and appalled by their disturbing effects, I can gainfully declare-Can we really trust the medical profession?
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Dickson, thanks, but the issue is not needle phobia-the issue is the medical professions constant prescribing of dangerous drugs. The needle phobia I can tackle, big boy that I am, the unthinking public trust in, forgive my intemperance here, professional, government-backed drug-pushers is another matter.
I slept for two days afterwards and walked around when awake like a zombie. Come on people, wake up to the effects these appalling drugs have! If given to someone with anxiety or depression they can only function as a narcotic. My clients have complained for years to me about these drugs-now I know!
The use of valium for needle phobia is unnecessary and inappropriate. Probably you can be helped by a guided imagery intervention, either self-administered or in a single session with an experienced imagery therapist. I used this method with 100% success on myself and have since received multiple injections, blood tests etc without any anxiety. I suggest you use mental imagery to progress through a series of stages from seeing a needle nearby to receiving the injection while feeling in a relaxed state. It worked for me and it might work for you. Well worth a try. Best wishes, David
Thanks David, but my concern is mainly with the effects of the drugs which left me in a zombie state for days. My clients have told me of their effects and in the past I was one of a small number petitioning the government to look into the use of these drugs.
Obviously one way for dentists to deal with needle phobics like us is to investigate other methods, which largely dentists do not. We must change not them! Mind you, I do a session with a hypnotherapist but as I trained as a psychotherapist and am not terribly suggestible it came to nothing.
Thanks, Jasna, but i'm afraid I am one who, going by my clients, believes these drugs have caused immense harm over the years and am pleased that the gov, has now limited their prescription.
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