"i have suffered from anxiety, muscle spasms, nightmares, tremors, restless legs and mood swings. i have taken 5 mg of valium, sometimes 10mg on and off since an extremely stressful, nightmare of a divorce my ex dragged on for 3 years.  my attorney suggested valium, and my regular doctor had no trouble prescribing this.  30 tablets will often last 3 months - i&#039;ve had refills expire, as i only take as needed (since 1995).  this medication has been a life saver for me and when i had pmdd (when it was just bad pms-in the &#039;90&#039;s) i have taken xanax in the past, and the forgetfulness was unbearable/couldn&#039;t drive, withdrawal was immediate and awful.  no problem with valium!  my pain dr &amp; regular dr won&#039;t prescribe valium  to anyone anymore-long half life? ativan,buspar didn&#039;t help at all."