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Valium for sleeping/addiction? -
06-04-2010, 10:01 PM
I have been dealing with insomnia for about the last 6 months. I was prescribed Ambien, which I did not like. It's usually hard for me to allow myself 8 hours sleep and I never felt good the next day.
I went to counseling thinking maybe I could get some help with the anxiety I have about sleeping. I didn't find that to be much help either. I just worry and worry about getting enough sleep, staring at the clock thinking about how many hours I have left.
I have a child and a full time job, so not sleeping is not working anymore. I have also tried Valerian root and melatonin, vitamin D, sleepy time tea, etc... I have a good bed hygiene, I exercise, no TV in bed, etc...
I was recently prescribed Valium to help and it does wonders. I take 4 mg before bed, go right to sleep, and feel great the next day! I don't have these issues every night so I only take as needed (3 times a week) I am so afraid of getting addicted that I don't know what to do. Can I develop dependency taking it this often?
I don't need a speech about how its not good for me, try other things, blah blah blah. I have tried everything, and have a concern for the addiction so I know the concerns surrounding this drug.
I really appreciate your help!
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