I have been taking valium as prescribed for almost 15 years. It started out at 2mg per day, and over time have built up tolerances to each increase bringing me up to 30mg per day for almost 5 years now. I don t abuse the valium, but I also take prescribed medication for several mental disorders. I am considering the possibility of getting off of all of my medication to see if the afflictions are easier to live with than all of the side effects from so many prescriptions. I know it s possible and I know I will need the help of a treatment center. But, my biggest fear is the detox from the valium because of the massive amounts I have been prescribed for so long and the horror stories I have already heard. What will it be like? Is it going to be painful? Is it life-threatening because I already have a seizure disorder? Please help me understand the truth, no matter how harsh, so that I can make an educated decision and go into this with my eyes open. I m 46 years old and don t drink or smoke. I have been diagnosed with benign essential tremors (which is why I take the valium), bipolar disorder, manic depression, anxiety that causes pseudo-seizures, body dysmorphic disorder, and OCD. In addition to the valium I also take prescription geodon, wellbutrin, trazadone, and vistaril. And to complicate things even further, I am a Steven-Johnsons Syndrome (and the beginning of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis) survivor which limits my ability to take most medications because they could cause another severe allergic reaction and be fatal. I was blessed to live through that horrible experience once, and don t think I would survive a second bout with it. I need to know the facts, no matter how scary they may be... PLEASE HELP...