Why do pharmaceutical 'downers' make me hyper?

Question

especially diazepam but zopiclone etc. too, why does it not make me sleepy?

Thanks in advance x

Answer 1

To speak bluntly, that smacks of ADHD. Accelerants and depressants' roles are flipped in ADHD patients, and while there are a range of other things it could be, the shoe fits.

Answer 2

Because you love drugs

Answer 3

could be you are bi-polar and they are accelerating you into a manic phase.

Answer 4

Very Possible ADHD..My 13 year old is and when she had her tonsils and adnoids taken out, they gave her Hydrocodone and right after taking it (liquid form) she was jumping on the tampoline like a wild child and running up and down the street (all within a couple of hours after being sent home from having the surgery).  

Answer 5

your brain is wired differently ...most likely you are somewhat ADD. Things like this and other downers will make you hyper ...I bet stimulants calm you and help you focus better right? Like caffeine?