No sleep and adicted to Zanax..HELP??

[Paulah28]

Hey guys....Last year when things were really bad one of my dr perscribed zanax for me which really helped me through 7 months of being in the hospital. Now that I am in remission and feeling better I still cannot sleep. I am not sure if it anxiety related (I think it probably is) but I find it impossible to sleep without medicine. I have been trying to replace the zanax with over the counter stuff as my script is almost gone. I just want to sleep without and medical aid. I know a lot of CD patients have a difficult time sleeping can you recommend anything?

 

[RHOV]

I think you should talk to your doctor and see if he can help you make the transition from drug dependence to normalcy.

I don't need much help sleeping as I'm usually wiped out by the end of the day, but here's some common sense that might help: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same times every day to get your body used to a sleeping schedule. Sleep in a dark, quiet room. Turn the lights down and turn off the computer/tv for an hour before bed. Play some relaxing music or take a bath to help you relax.... etc, etc.

Hope it helps!