I have taken Trazadone for years also. It was given to me many years ago when I was in alcohol/drug rehab. I have since gotten sober and have remained so for over 7 years. At one point I took 200 mg of Trazadone about an hour before I wanted to go to sleep. I then got in really good shape, started running, etc., then got Long COVID. I have had it 3 years now. I am not able to exercise anymore. I found that if I do not take Trazadone, I can't sleep. I only take 50 mg a night now.
I will also say, that the FDA and Big Pharma do NOT have much of an idea of how SSRI's SARI's, SNRI's work. They have theories about how they work. Having said that, I have had some success with Cymbalta but insisted on the lowest dose as I have taken many anti-depressants over the years and find that the side effects are worse than the depression. This time, with the Long COVID, and some other traumatic events in my life, I was in a hole that I could not get out of. The Cymbalta has helped with that. Again, that being said, I have to say that as human beings, (even doctors, researchers, etc.) We need to know THAT WE DON'T REALLY KNOW. In living in the present, I am doing what I can, today, to remain sane and carry on. No one is promised tomorrow. Apologies for the epistle, here, but I feel so strongly about people being aware that these drugs do can and do help. However, we may not know what the effects of the drugs are later. I have to tell myself that, today, the Cymbalta helps keep me out of the dregs and Trazadone helps me sleep. I do know that sleep is essential, all things sleep. Hang in there everyone...just today!
Congratulations on your sobriety, I’m an acholic and drug addict. It’s a day to day accomplishment to remain sober. I have more than 20 years sobriety and still face the pitfalls of addiction. You’ve got this