Thank you Colleen for putting us (non-sleepers) in a group to see what others are doing with the same problem. Yes, nobody is alike, but it helps to get more ideas. Also, "misery loves company" comes to mind and it is very helpful to know I am NOT alone. I wish that there would be a "plan" to get off certain drugs. Zolpidem is my Primary sleep aid. This (my) plan could come from a "Sleep Doctor" ? Yes, this is wishful thinking, but I still want to throw this out there and see what you think. Say I cut my 10mg Zolpidem in four parts. (Pill Cutter) Then for X number of days I take 3/4. Then the next (whatever) week I take 1/2 Then 2 weeks later 1/4? Do I sound desperate? I am. What do you think? I tried cold turkey, and did NOT sleep a wink for the first night and exactly 1hour and 45 minutes the second night. The third night I caved. When I read that "they" recommend that you takes Zolpidem for a couple of days, I had to just laugh out loud!! Who is kidding who? I need ideas, we are in the NDC (no doze club!!)