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I had an Ambien dependency. I was going through my 30 day prescription in about 2 weeks and then I would have to sit and count the days until I could get it filled again. This went on for about 2 years. I've been off them now for about 3 1/2 years. I can only speak to my own experience, I don't want to pretend to be any sort of expert for anyone else. But what had to happen for me is I needed to hit a "rock bottom". I know it sounds so cliche. I had been justifying all of the sleep walking, sleep cooking (and binge eating), sleep conversations and sleep sex that I never remembered the next morning. I knew all that stuff was bad, but I kept it semi-private. Only my immediate family knew, although I put them through hell. I still feel guilty about that. It took an embarrassing and potentially dangerous incident which was witnessed and brought to my attention by someone OUTSIDE of my family that convinced me I needed to quit it. I never wanted to go through that kind of humiliation again. I went to my doctor, was completely open and honest, and begged for some help. He set me up in a 3-week counseling and treatment program. It was not easy quitting, but the withdrawal, for me was mostly mental not physiological. I know some people can have the potential for seizures when they quit, but I don't know how common that is. Wasn't an issue for me. The rebound insomnia sucks, but it's only temporary. The cravings lasted much longer. At least a couple of years, I would catch myself really wishing I had just one dose, just for tonight. But eventually that fades as well. You should try to get yourself off of it as soon as you can. Ask for help. It's not likely to get any easier than it is today, your tolerance just grows the longer you take it and you need to take more and more. I hope I don't come off as preachy or sanctimonious. I honestly wish you all the best. Take care.

Why won't the FDA approve Moclobemide? I've run the table on pretty much all the SSRI's and I feel like (from what I know about this drug) it could be beneficial.

The others seem to have a longer list of side effects and dietary restrictions. Just curious if there was an underlying safety issue. Thanks

Why do some old Floridians pronounce it "hurra-kin"?