After 18 years of z drug

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I’m coming off a z drug for past 18 years .  I saw a paper on a good taper over long period .

I feel beet and struggling to get Gp or addiction team to support this

 

Anyone direct me to papers or a taper that I could show

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I CT'd a multi year Ambien/Lunesta habit earlier this year. 4 months later I am completely healed of all symptoms. Other people have a much harder time. For me the first week was rough, little to no sleep. Month 1 was 3-4 hours a night, month 2&3 up to 5 hours a night and now at month 4 I'm 6-6.5 a night.

 

The crazy psychotic symptoms lasted maybe 2 weeks tops and after that the entire game was about getting sleep. It took incredible discipline with diet, exercise and sleep rituals to get on top of things. I began by staying up as late as possible and crashing into sleep. Eventually things improved.

 

I just don't see any upside in a protracted Ambien taper because you won't win the sleep battle until you're off the meds completely. I wish you well whatever you decide, and contact me if you need encouragement.