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acura1642 - An update - I am now off ambien, Xanax, Benadryl and melatonin. I began by substituting 50 gr trazadone for the ambien and slowly weaned off the other drugs. I have been seeing a sleep therapist for several weeks now. I am down to 37 gr tazadone and will continue to wean off that. I am doing deep breathing exercises along with TM (meditating), Trying to learn not to panic if I can’t sleep. Hope this gives you and others hope.
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Been on Ambien (5 to 10 mg) and Xanax (.5 to 1 mg) for 10 years. Going into Medicare and new doc is not going to prescribe these when my prescription expires. Told me to go cold turkey on Ambien (replace with 50 mg trazadone) and slowly taper off the Xanax. 3 days into it and not been able get more than 3-4 hours of sleep. I agree with the professionals that long term use of these medications are harmful and I want out. Your message is hopeful.
Are sleep therapists psychologists? Did you go to one specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT_I)?
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Hi, @sndishpr - thanks for providing this update and a hopeful message for others. Sounds like you feel your sleep therapist has helped you.
Will you share more about what kinds of deep breathing exercises you are finding helpful, and what kinds of meditation are working for you?