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We all want to get some sleep and we each have to find what works for ourselves … it’s so individual … I’m finding it’s a “ trial and error” situation … and I hate the process! And after every try I want to go back to taking my trusty zolpedim ( which doesn’t work that well) and stay in my comfort zone .you go nowhere if you stay in yr comfort zone ! Then comes a glimmer of hope w another method So I go for it …. Last nite I slept thru the nite for the first time in a month … I took 50 mg of trazodone w my half zolpedim- 2 1/2 mg- but I was already exhausted from spreading mulch all morning w a neighbor - so who knows ???!!! I almost fear going to bed I never know - so far I’m half optimistic - I quit smoking in1974 - it took at least 100 tries ! Oy ! Good luck to all of us !
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As I said previously, each of us is different in how we respond to medication. For someone to say “the only sleep med that truly works is a benzo” is not a fact. It may work for that person but not for you and me. You need to analyze your sleep behaviors…can you fall asleep and not stay asleep? Lie awake for hours then fall asleep for a few? Finding a reputable sleep medicine doctor and/or therapist to help analyze your issues and develop a plan with or without meds that works for you is invaluable. I tried cognitive behavior therapy but that didn’t work for me. Many people swear by it and I did develop better sleep hygiene habits; I did however need meds to finally tame the insomnia monster!
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The only sleep med that truly works is a benzo....but doctors don't like to prescribe it. They say it's addictive but so is every other sleep med, including Zolpidem (Ambien) which is extremely addictive buy doctors are fine prescribing that. Sleep is extremely important for a person's overall health....I say whatever it takes to get your sleep is fine as long as there is no abuse with the medication.