"after taking chantix for smoking cessation i fell into a spiral of severe d&egrave;pression. i didn&#039;t feel like leaving my home other than going to work  i gained 25 pounds and felt my life was hopeless   i had always felt like an extrovert trapped in an intraverts body. i stumbled upon  valium when my husband gave me one for muscle cramps. the effects were amazing!  i no longer felt trapped in i my prison of isolation and misery. a word of caution though: this drug is addictive and should be taken in small amounts and withdrawal should be done slowly and under medical supervision. it is a shame valium has such a bad rap"