I’m [29M, UK] currently going through a period of panic disorder. I won’t bore you with the details but it’s one of those “_agony from the moment you wake up to the moment you fall asleep”_ type deals. 

My GP has issued a prescription for diazepam (52 x 2mg tablets) which my mum is keeping safe from me. 

I’ve had a few over the past couple of days, and they do help, but only VERY temporarily (4mg will give me mild relief for around 45-60 mins). 

**So my question is,** does diazepam reduce the total amount of time spent in pain, or does it just **delay** that pain temporarily?