[Mp557]

I have been taking ambien or zolpidem for approximately 5 or 6 years and know that it will eventually harm me in the long term. I know I have to find a method to decrease the dosage, in order to stop. But when I try to take half or 5 milligrams, I don’t sleep. My biggest fear is if I don’t get a certain amount of sleep, I will completely lose it and fall off the deep end. Right now I’m getting between 4 to 6 hours per night with sleep aide. They say the older you get the less amount of sleep you need. I’m 65 years old and walk 3 miles per day for six days a week and can’t sleep. Unfortunately, my brain will not shut down. Perhaps, the medication is my only savior for now. Also seeking medical treatment for ringing in the ear. Actually ringing in the brain it seems. Well that’s my horrible story or the beginning of the end.

[Gods_kid]

Hello there,
I have 15 years of Ambien and am slowly tapering myself off. The last day I took 10mg w 5 hours of sleep (which sounds lovely to me at the moment) was 10/26. I’m now on 2.5mg getting average of 3-4 hours. For me there are two priorities: 1. Not getting myself worked up about poor sleep (the battle is is in the mind) 2. Getting myself off of Ambien and 3. Getting consistent sleep so I feel good/functional the next day. If you haven’t done do I recommend martins free cbti email program which will help you with anxious thoughts which most likely is the source of your chronic insomnia. Once you’re no longer stressing you can begin tapering down. For me I need to cut this microscopic pill in quarters in order to fool my mind. You’re not alone!

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