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Trouble falling asleep.
Hi everyone,
I’m 28 and have been dealing with insomnia for the past 2.5 weeks. I haven’t been able to sleep unless I take Xanax, which my psychiatrist prescribed along with Zoloft. My holidays have been ruined by this problem. I’m worried could this be a sign of a health problem? I really don’t want to become dependent on Xanax.
I’ve been taking between 0.59–0.75 mg of Xanax before bed. I also take magnesium glycinate, melatonin, and L-theanine. The first week I went completely sleepless for two nights straight. Now, with Xanax, I do get some sleep, but it’s very light and fragmented.
I’m feeling really anxious about this. I am scared this is something serious like fatal insomnia or something else. I’m not sure what to do next and would greatly appreciate any guidance or insight.
Thanks in advance.
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