[Karen Walker]

I take one xanax a night to calm me down enough to go to sleep. I have been doing it for six years now. Xanax has helped me fall asleep throughout some of the toughest times in my life ie Graves Disease, Sciatica, breakups etc. My doctor doesn't want to prescribe it anymore because she feels that I'm addicted and she also told me she fears that she's going to lose her license. I feel ashamed that I take something to go to sleep and don't tell anyone about it. Only a handful of people know about it and they don't judge me but my doctor judged me and they want me to go into rehab. I don't abuse it, I only take one a night! I'm in a tight situation because I'm forced to buy meds online or get them when I go abroad. What should I do? I've read that getting off xanax can take up to two years before you feel"normal"again. I hated my life before it because I've always had a hard time shutting down at night. BTW Ambien sucks. Xanax doesn't give you a hangover.

[wadenc2bkk]

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[cindy-bob]

It's time to stop that nonsense. Try a glass of wine for awhile to get you over the hump. Then look on the net for some natural remedies to help you wind down at night, such as warm milk, hot bath, etc.

[Richard B]

You and your doctor need to talk together about why she thinks you're addicted. I have a feeling she doesn't understand what she means when she says this. Addiction to something usually means that you crave more and more of whatever it is. Anyway, talk with your doctor again. Just because a doctor says something, that doesn't mean you just have to sit there and take it as though it's gospel truth. Also, talk with her about other ways which might help you deal with your life situation. Your doctor cannot force you into rehab. She cannot threaten to withhold care if you don't go into rehab. You, on the other hand, have the right to change your doctor if you're not happy with the care you're currently receiving.

[Favo]

I take 3 tylenol pm pills nightly, for many of the reasons you describe and I don't get a hangover feeling as you said. They sell it at stores and you don't need a prescription.