quiting

[XP2218]

i haven been taking sleeping pill for 3 and half year ( every night) recently i feel very easy get tire. i intend to quit the tablets. i know i will sleep late if i stop consume the sleeping pill. is there any better way to make me sleep without that pill

[opinmin]

Wow, you have been sleeping pills for a while.  I would definitely not stop "cold turkey."
Talk it over with your physician before doing anything drastic.  You don't want to go into a bad withdrawal.  Talk with a physician before doing anything!  Watch your caffeine alcohol intake throught the day; probably avoid them since you have this sleeping problem.  Maybe keep a journal about your activity, diet, etc., just to see if there trend in your sleeping patterns.  Lastly, have the physician check you for sleeping disorders.  Good luck.

[yudmem]

there are many things you can do. while lowering the dose VERY slowly (for example, go dow, slowly in one month until you take only one pill, then one month going down to 1-half-1-half-
then hal-half-half- then half- none-half none- and so on.
don;t sleep during daytime.
don;t drink caffeine, don't drink alcohol , use your bed for sleep only, do not stay in bed if unable to sleep- go to the couch and read something
good luck

[yudmem]

there are many things you can do. while lowering the dose VERY slowly (for example, go dow, slowly in one month until you take only one pill, then one month going down to 1-half-1-half-
then hal-half-half- then half- none-half none- and so on.
don;t sleep during daytime.
don;t drink caffeine, don't drink alcohol , use your bed for sleep only, do not stay in bed if unable to sleep- go to the couch and read something
good luck

[caregiver222]

The sleep cycle is determined by what is called the circadian rhythym. Your rhythym is abnormal. The easiest way to reset this is to insure exposure to sunlight for at least 45 minutes every morning between 6 A.M. and 9 A.M.  Look on the internet for material on the circadian cycle. The U.S. military has done extensive research in this area. The hormone melatonin, taken in small doses an hour before bedtime, will also re-set the clock.

[margypops]

PS A good multi supplement  may be good for the tiredness try B Complex and Vit C also omega 3 oil

[margypops]

You have trained your mind and body to sleep with pills so it may take a little while, dont stop cold turkey ease off them for less withdrawal, there are many supplements out there you can try,should you want to, but see if you can sleep without any help. if it is difficult for you try 5 HTP and Tryptophan ..also Sam -E can be a help, you may find you dream more but they are less invasive than the Meds ...Good Luck