For those who have doctor prescribed nerve pills: What was your diagnosis to receive nerve pills?

Question

What symptoms led to the diagnosis requiring nerve pills? Which medication were you prescribed and is it taken daily or as needed, etc.?

Answer 1

By "nerve pills" are you asking about anti-anxiety medication or anti-depressants?

Some anti-anxiety medicines are taken PRN (i.e., as needed), whereas others are taken daily. These are prescribed for persons with anxiety disorders.

Anti-depressants are taken daily. They are prescribed for persons with mood disorders (particularly major depression and dysthymia).

Answer 2

Nerve Pills?
I am on Diazepam aka Valium one at night before bed. I am on Lyrica, one at night before bed. Reasons, Diazepam to stop muscle spasms, Lyrics for neuropathic pain, both due to Arthritis.
The Diazepam was diagnosed after I found myself waking up, hugging myself?
The Lyrica when I was having pain in the center of both hands and feet at 3am, so no sleep.
I take them every night without fail.