**Celine Dion Reveals Struggle with Dangerous Valium Dependency Amid Battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome**
Celine Dion, the iconic Canadian songstress and global music sensation, has given a heart-rending account of her battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome and the dangerous reliance she developed on Valium, prescribed to alleviate her symptoms while performing.
During a recent interview, Dion opened up about her harrowing experience, shedding light on the perils of prescription medication when battling an undiagnosed condition. “We tried a lot of things. Trying a lot of things when you don’t know what you have can kill you,” Dion recalled. “I did not know, honestly, that it could kill me.”
Dion’s candor about her struggle with Valium is both shocking and enlightening. She revealed that she was prescribed and took a potentially lethal dose of the drug, unaware of the grave risks involved. “Ninety milligrams of Valium can kill you,” she admitted. “You can stop breathing. And at one point, the thing is that my body got used to it at 20 and 30 and 40 [milligrams], until it went up. And I needed that. It was relaxing my whole body.”
But the relief was short-lived. “For how long?” she questioned. “For two weeks, for a month? But then it doesn’t work anymore. More, more, more.”
Dion’s admission highlights a critical issue: the potential dangers of prescription medications when used without proper medical guidance and understanding. “I did not question the level, because I don’t know medicine,” she shared. “I thought it was going to be OK. It worked for a few days, for a few weeks, and then it doesn’t work anymore.”
The consequences could have been fatal. “I did not understand that I could have gone to bed and stopped breathing,” she continued. “And you learn — you learn through your mistakes.”
It’s essential to note that Dion’s dependence on Valium was strictly medicinal, not recreational. “I have been as professional as can be through my whole life, a disciplined, hard-working person doing what I need to do for my voice to be in top shape,” she stated.
Diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome in August 2022, Dion noticed an aggravation in her symptoms upon discontinuing her Valium dosage. Consequently, she had to cancel several concerts before disclosing her condition to her fans in December 2022.
Despite the harrowing effects of her illness, Dion remains undeterred in her passion for performing and her determination to return to the stage. “I’m going to go back onstage, even if I have to crawl,” she declared. “Even if I have to talk with my hands, I will. I will. I am Celine Dion, because today my voice will be heard for the first time, not just because I have to, or because I need to. It’s because I want to and I miss it.”
Celine Dion’s story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. Her determination to continue performing, despite facing such overwhelming odds, is nothing short of inspirational.
As we reflect on Dion’s journey, it is crucial to recognize the importance of proper medical guidance and the potential dangers of self-medication. Dion’s experience serves as a cautionary tale for anyone grappling with health issues and underscores the need for careful, informed medical supervision.
The world eagerly awaits the return of Celine Dion to the stage, not just as a performer, but as a beacon of strength and resilience. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, and we can all draw inspiration from her unyielding spirit.
