[Sonas2020]

Feeling quite low and anxious. Have become dependent on z drugs over the years due to work anxiety but it now seems to have taken over my weekends too. I have recently tried some prescription meds from doctor (mirtazapine etc) but these really affect me the following day. Thinking about the possibility of cold turkey but will it work or will I just end up calling in sick at work and relenting? Anyone with similar experiences?

[Martin Reed]

Calling in sick to work is rarely helpful because it usually leads to more time thinking and worrying about sleep and more time being inactive — and this can actually perpetuate insomnia.

If you are concerned about your medication, you should talk to your doctor. As you may be aware, the best way to address chronic insomnia for the long term is through the implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) techniques.

CBT-I techniques are helpful regardless of whether you take medication or not — so there’s no need to delay implementation just because you are taking sleeping pills.

I hope this helps.

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