I've had months of insomnia that is progressively getting worse, I think linked to perimenopause but don't have that diagnosed, I've had blood tests for that today although I know that's not really an effective way of diagnosing.
I've been on antihistamine for insomnia but it's not working, Dr has told me to increase my dose of that first but if it doesn't work we can try zopiclone for a couple of weeks.
I can't get melatonin due to my age, apparently he can't prescribe it to under 55 yrs old and from what I've read that does appear to be the case.
I've always been adverse to any sleeping tablet due to me associating them with addicts I know who buy them off people. It really, really puts me off taking them. I know they're addictive long term but that's not my concern as I definitely don't want to take them long term, I won't entertain the idea. My main concern is how it will make me feel, I'm frightened they'll make me feel "high" or not with it somehow, the thought of it terrifies. At this point though I haven't slept since I woke up at 9am yesterday morning and I don't feel tired so I am desperate.
Can anyone share their experiences of zopiclone so I can decide if I should try it or not please? I'd be so grateful and don't worry about putting me off if you've had a bad experience because I'd rather know what to expect.