[emandk]

Hello, I have been on temazepam (Restoril- a Benzo) for 5 weeks. It makes me very nervous. I believe I have become dependent on them to sleep. I am working on a sleep restriction thing as advised by a sleep physician I see. I sleep only 2 hours a night now, on one Restoril because I dont want to take 2. I am wondering if anyone here has experience having been on Restoril for this long…how did you get off of it. Also, am noticing that depression/anxiety is really strong on really bad nights, so then I want to turn back into the Restoril just for my mental health. I am a mom and a wife and this whole thing is becoming scary to me.

[Martin Reed]

That sounds really difficult — and you certainly are not alone.

Jeff talked about his experience with Temazepam (Restoril) in this podcast episode: How working with a sleep coach helped Jeff get rid of sleep-related worry and anxiety and sleep well without sleeping pills (#12).

In terms of coming off the medication, it’s important to discuss that with your doctor before making any changes. In my experience, people often find it helpful to create and commit to a specific tapering-off plan while also practicing and developing new skills that can help them respond to difficult nights and difficult thoughts and feelings in a different (and perhaps more helpful/workable) way.

I hope there’s something helpful here and I wish you all the best.

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