Hi, Lillygirl - Most of us here have tried one form or another of tranquilizers/anxiolytics or another. Certainly none of them are a cure. For some folks, it may relax them enough to make speaking less strained. The concensus is though, that for some relief from frustration of SD, botox is your best bet at this point in time. If the valium you take doesn't affect you at all, I would suggest that the dose is negligible. I took valium for a while but my boss thought I was totally spaced out, so I just quit taking it. Whatever you decide upon, I wish you the best. We're here for you.
