I've been using a combination of Clonazapam and Zolpidem (prescribed for anxiety and sleep problems) for about 2 years now and think its safe to say I'm physically addicted to them. I have an appointment with my consultant psychiatrist tomorrow so will discuss with him but just wondered if anyone has successfully come off their medication and been able to fall asleep by themselves again. I've tried but end up tossing and turning for hours. I'm the kind of person who needs a lot of sleep (I was almost in tears last night at work I was so tired from the previous nights lack of sleep). Before ds (5)was born I never had a problem falling and staying asleep and would do anything to be the same again.
In the past psych has suggested mirtazapine as an alternative but I've heard the side effects of this can be horrendous. I'm in a far better place now mentally than I've been in years and really want to ditch the meds.
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Anyone had success coming off sleeping tablets?
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UpsyDaisyDo · 18/08/2010 15:15
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