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what a great discussion! my psych dr. continually tells me that RESTORATIVE sleep is vital. He is less concerned with "addiction". i take 10 mg of ambien at night. in terms of addiction...for any med, this is what i finally decided. excuse me, world. i need help and i will no longer suffer if there is a chemical or even non-chemical, something that works. i don't nag smokers, drinkers, over-eaters, workaholics and exercise-aholics. all of which change the chemistry and biochemistry in one's body/brain/emotions.
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Some excellent points Georgette! I made a commitment to myself that when I quit drinking and smoking that I would not make an effort to tell everyone I saw doing either what great harm they were doing to their bodies and that they could quit if they really wanted. Life choices must be made by everyone for their life and it is not our place to judge, but I will offer support if anyone asks because they are attempting to make a lifestyle change. I think your making a choice that is best for you and your health, regardless of what anyone else thinks, is admirable.
Amen to that! I am in the club of "IF IT HELPS - TAKE IT". So true that all the aforementioned habits (smoking, drinking, over-eating, over-working/exercising) are just another branch of the "How I cope with Life" cycle. I try Melatonin occasionally, and get wicked, frightening dreams with it. Even a little bit of Melotonin..Ack! R
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I like how you think. I use Melatonin which is more effective than prescription drugs. I avoid doctors as much as possible as they "are" trained to prescribe.