Thank you. That’s encouraging.

Those of you who are takin Lunesta. Have you had any weird side effects? I need to sleep so bad but am scared of doing weird and harmful things. Like falling downstairs , driving car?????

I can't understand why doctors always want to mess with a persons medications and instead of making things better, get it all screwed up? Why mess with things when everything is working well? I have a long history of having to take benzodiazepines starting when I was in HS. I started out with librium, then valium, and finally lorazepam. I have taken lorazepam for many years and now my present PCP wants me off of it. I have tried a lot of the newer meds for depression and anxiety and none of them worked well enough to stay on them. Now I feel I am being used as a guinea pig again.
I have no quality of life, and nothing to live for, but I am supposed to try new meds again and for what? Ativan is the only medicine that worked well for me and now I have to start trying out new drugs? I am seventy seven years old so I probably don't have many years left anyway. I just want to live out my life without a lot of needless obstacles.

Thank You for reading this and I appreciate your understanding. This problem goes for men as well since I am a man but have been basically a basket case having to deal with depression and anxiety most of my life.

I am amazed that you have gotten so far in such a short time! All the recommendations I read indicate a MUCH slower taper from benzodiazepines than you did, which may be why it’s hitting you so hard. I am trying to do the same with Xanax and the length of time to stop after taking .5 mg (a very low dose) for almost 10+ years is crazy! You have given me hope and I am so grateful for that! Please hang in there! You’ve come so far and they are horrible drugs. For the last 6 months, I have been in a state of depression and anxiety because I’ve taken it so long. Now my body and brain have to have it without my getting any benefits. I know it’s hard not to give in when you’re tossing and turning all night. It’s what I do every night. Woke up at 2:15 AM today after going to bed at 10:30. Some days I make it as far as 4 AM. I hope you are able to ditch this stuff for good. Your story has encouraged me to start trying. I couldn’t face it when I was reading At least six months to get over them. Thank you so much for giving me a different and more positive outlook! Good luck to you!

Blessings.
I have seen a sleep doctor who had prescribed Lunesta 2mg a night. So far it is working. Also she told me to get with a psychologist to do CBT-i therapy.
I also ordered some books that will help.
You will get this. Praying for you tonight

Blessings.
You will get this!!
I am seeing a sleep doctor who has prescribed 2mg of Lunesta at night.
Also she suggested that I look into CBD-i therapy. I have heard great things about this.
Also you can order books on this.
Prayers

I am recovering from head injury after 7 months. I was taking Ativan. .5. now Tring to taper off. And wondering what withdrawal symptoms to expect.

Thanks yes I'm taking it slowly. So far so good

@lacy2 I just joined yesterday