I am much like you in that I also only take 7.5 -10 mg in the evening. Im dependent not addicted. The "Jumping out the skin" thing is awful. It helped me to get up and walk around some. This did not happen everytime I did not take the pill but it was more than I liked. For what it's worth it doesnt seem to get worse since Ive been doing this for over 3 years.
good luck
Tapering down and cutting up the pill is an good idea..or just take 1/2 for a few nights and quit....melatonine, 5htp, gaba, valerian are all things that can help u sleep naturally if u need it
I agree with rue about the being dependent not addicted since you are clearly not abusing the medication.R2R sounds like they gave you a great taper plan,and that should minimize any type of withdraw discomfort.Maybe you could speak to your doctor about giving you something for the pain that is not a narcotic.I wish you all the luck and keep posting you'll find alot of help and support here.Peace.
I'm with R2R. Good for you if you were taking only 1/day. I've read here where addiction and dependence are two different things. Perhaps you are dependent--your body is used to having the drug. From your post, it doesn't appear as if you are addicted, because you didn't indicate abuse--taking more than necessary with or without pain, etc. In any event, If you want to stop there are plenty of people who have more to offer than I.
I wish you luck.
God bless.
WOW , i don't think i have seen anyone that just took one a day for this long...But that is great, and glad u are seeing this early...
Can u try some kind of OTC sleep aid, and see if that helps....Or start breaking that one in half for like 4 nights, then break that half in half for 4 nights, etc....
Take hot baths right before bed, and look at the health pages, and get the amino's
r2r