Hey All. I was wondering if anyone has had an luck with getting off of sleep aids? I have been taking ambien for over a year now. I have tried to sleep without it and just can't. I have so much stress at work and I try not to think about it but I just can't. If I don't sleep I am such a mess the next day. I know it is an issue because I have seen that I need more and more. I understand that this is tolerance. I have tried just quitting. I have tried replacing it with other things but nothing works. What can I do? I do not want to keep relying on this? Thanks for listening.
--Ally
Getting of any rx drugs is not an easy thing. Trying to replace ambien with something else is also not the way to go....sorry. A lot of times we go and use because of factors in our life. This includes stress, work, etc. Have you tried any kind if counseling? Could be a good first step.
Hi Ally:)
I have been prescribed AmbienXR for about 2 years. I know what you're going through. I can try to give you some advice on sleeping better without Ambien. How much are you used to taking? I know we all build a tolerance on this stuff and it can get scary when you realize how harmful it can be. I would say, for the couple of days take what you have been used to taking and wean yourself off of it-gradually. Start with taking off 1/2 of a pill every week. Eventually you'll need nothing.
Try a juice fast! They help with withdrawal.