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Sleep Health | Last Active: Oct 1 7:53am | Replies (460)
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Thank you so much for your comments. Up until recently, I have been content with my dependence on ambien. Before I started taking it, I would literally be dragging my butt through the day just looking forward to bed time. Ambien has indeed changed my quality of life and I don't debate that. But my family has been on me to quit and have convinced me that I am in denial about my "addiction". I have never read about anyone who does take ambien every day but would love some positive feedback from those who do. It might help me get over my issues. Again, thank you. I am going to rethink this decision.
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I have been taking Ambien every night for at least 10 yrs. My internist doesnt’t want me to and over the past few yrs, I believe has stopped seeing me and passes me over to his PA. My son thinks by taking Ambien I am becoming forgetful and addicted to it. I’ve heard it’s not good to keep taking this for the over 65 population, which I am. I have sleep apnea and have tried many cpap models. When I first started, I had no problem and used it for several months. I found I didnt have to take the Ambien anymore as I slept better. Over time, I can no longer use the masks as it makes me feel claustrophobic and anxious. Soo, no cpap and back to Ambien! Not happy about it but not sure what to do next!