Sleeping pills

[mbabynz]

I have been on zopiclone for 2 1/2 years.I use to take 15 mg a night but over the last 2 months i have managed to drop to 11.25 mg my aim is to get to 7.5 mg a night.How am i going to do it i know i have a big addiction to them and the only way to get off them is to gradually cut down.Are they making my anxiety and panic worse by being on them or is it something else?How am i going to get off them?I love being on them as i can sleep!!!!!!!!!Any ideas on how to get of this addiction?????
cheers
mbabynz

[apple]

Sorry babe, I never posted because I have no clue!!!

I get it tho.  My meds now take care of me sleeping and I can get up the next day...when I go off the meds I'll be back here again, "how to sleep? How to do it alone?

Wait!! I just remembered!!! I'm an idiot:

There is one herb called "melatonin" - your body produces it at night to help you get to sleep...I did use these when I had no meds. Unfortunately I cant use them for too long before I need a break cause they don't work for longer than a week for me...then I need a couple days off them.  Maybe they would work good for you...and they dont interfere with meds!!

let me know if you try them.

Apple

[mbabynz]

Thanks apple bit scared to try anything new ill have to have a look in newzealand if we can get that here.Most of the time drugs that are available to America are not here stupid though u would think we where still in the dark ages.I'm gonna try and cut down to 1 at night for awhile see how i go then to half then off them. ill keep u posted on progress
mbabynz

[apple]

You can find it in a herbal shop if you have one :)
I hope you can find it too
Apple

[mbabynz]

got a sneak in a reply  :laugh:ill have a look and make some enquries keep u posted if i can get some
cheers mbabynz

[mbabynz]

hmmmm i guess noone has this addiction i thought it was quite common oh well if you do have an addiction write back and let me know how you deal with it etc etc etc
cheers
mbabynz

[apple]

I think maybe more people are soo scared of sleeping pills they would rather not sleep and deal with that than get hooked on sleeping pills...I do hope someone has gone thru this and can give you some advise...

I'd love to help but I just never been there, Sorry Babe I wish this wasnt so for you

[NorthernRC]

I've never had a problem with sleeping pills, I always felt they we're too addictive and dangerous. However I've gone though periods (months and years!) that I needed two or three double scotches before going to bed, which is much more addictive and dangeropus! So don't listen to me!!!

[mbabynz]

thanks guys for at least writing to me :bigsmile:yea someone out their must have the same prob as me ill kep waiting to see if i get 1 if u know anyone tell them to write to me
cheers
mbabynz

[SistahGeek]

Actually I am one who has used sleeping pills regularly for years...I stopped cold turkey this week.

Needless to say, this is NOT a good week.

[mbabynz]

how are you coping now did u get any sleep at all from not taking any im interested to know how you go e.g withdrawl symptoms etc etc let me know
take care
mbabynz

[SistahGeek]

Hi there:

Unfortunately, I have turned to alcohol as a substitute -- and I know this is an even worse alternative.
I usually just stay up until 7 or so in the am because I cannot stop my mind from going...this has got to get better...

[mbabynz]

why not try decreasing your dosage i think your body is craving the meds so Ive been told good luck with it i hope to get there.
cheers
mbabynz

[itsmeesindee]

Mbaby,

I have been taking Ambien or other sleeping pills for years.  I think that the Zoloft I take for anxiety gives me insomnia.  I also take a clonazpam sometimes in addition to help me sleep.  They say that Ambien is not physically addictive but I am sure it is psychologically addictive.   My personal opinion is that everyone needs sleep and if you cannot sleep without a medication, then that is what you need.  I have gone for long periods of time with out restful sleep and it takes a great toll on your life.  But I do try every now and then to wean myself off thinking that maybe I can sleep on mine own, that maybe my body has changed but to this point it hasn't. 

Best of luck,

Cin

[aussiegirl29]

Yeah, I've been taking ambien(called stilnox in australia). Pretty much everynight. I like getting good sleep and stress that if i don't have it I can't sleep.
I have to get more from the docs in the next few days. I feel like a addict but he says that are not bad for you.

[Josie]

Have you tried Melatonin yet.  My husband takes them only when needed.  A neighborgirl takes three before bed thime.  It only calms here down a little.  I take them on occasion.  It helps me a lot.  Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about how much you can take.  Please get off alcohol please.  Maybe try to set up a chat time in the chat room suites you and talk about what ever your needing to talk about.
Take care and God bless.

[mbabynz]

wow a few more people like me i love taking my sleeping pills because i get a good nights sleep,i am addicted and dont want to go of them but adventually i will  but my anxiety is high at the moment so ill keep taking them untill my anxiety dyes down a bit.
cheers mbabynz

[GMan86]

I hear you, Klonopin knocked me out everynight now I have to wean myself off of it.