Posted by Racquel on May 22, 2002, at 3:48:18
In reply to Re: Ambien abuse » Dona, posted by Elizabeth on February 2, 2002, at 13:33:25
Dona,
I have been taking Ambien for about a year now. I've had insomnia on and off for about five years (since my last severe depressive episode), and I've tried Remeron (terrible results for me, Restoril (with absolutely no results) and Sonata (again, with minimal results). Ambien has been BY FAR the best one, and I love the fact that it leaves no "hang-over" feeling. My daytime schedule is extremely busy, so if I don't sleep at night, I can't function during the day. I take about 10 mg nightly (4-5 times a week).
I don't feel I'm addicted. I have insomnia, I take Ambien, it helps me sleep. Isn't that what meds are for? I also take Wellbutrin SR every single day for my depression. In my opinion, they complement each other to help me function in a healthy and efficient way.
What bothered me about your post is you mentioned you take Ambien during the day. Do you require sleep during the day? If not, why are you taking it during the day???? It sounds like you are taking medication for reasons other than what it's prescribed for, and this is a red flag.
My advice would be to talk to your psychiatrist about it. Your doctor is there to help you, but if you don't tell him what the problem is, how can he help you? It sounds far-fetched that he would just throw you into a rehab center without trying all possible alternatives. Good luck! Racquel
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