Hey everyone, I have a quick question about Valium and am hoping this is the right place to ask. I struggle with intense anxiety to the point of throwing up, passing out, and panic attacks when even thinking about medical procedures or seeing blood or medical tools. In the past I’ve been fortunate enough to only have to get my yearly shots (which I’ve managed to deal with to the point of only having the occasional panic attack about), but unfortunately I have to have conscious surgery for the first time in my life this week. 

My doctor has given me Valium to take prior to surgery, which I’ve never taken before. I’m still terrified though that it won’t be enough to deal with my anxiety. I know surgery is very normal and safe but personally I am already so intensely anxious that I’ve been losing sleep and feeling sick for a month and am so incredibly anxious about actually having to go through with the proceedure.

Does anyone know how effective Valium will be in calming situational anxiety this intense? Could you elaborate on that and maybe share if you’ve had a similar experience?

Thank you so much everyone.