How will I know when to come off of my sleeping pills?

[jazzy14]

I'm getting rather frustrated, I tried last night to go without taking ANY trazadone (normally take 50mg) and did not sleep worth a hoot. For whatever reason, my body just gets anxious and cannot relax. I think it's a habit that I've gotten myself into, but I'm ready to break it! I'm going to try to take half of my trazadone pill tonight and take a hot bath before bed. Also drink a glass of warm milk and eat a banana, I've heard that can help. Does anyone else have any other suggestions? Also, how will I know when I'm ready to get off of the sleeping medication? Every time I try not taking it I don't sleep Thanks!

[kittikat]

Poor you, no sleep I think you need to wean yourself off, don't just go cold turkey, your suggestions for tonight are good. Maybe try 3/4 for a few nights, then 1/2, then 1/4 but over a period of time. Your brain is used to having help and I guess still needs it at the moment! You should discuss with your GP. Can you get a 'power nap' during the day? Might help today

Hope you manage some sleep tonight, good luck x

[Wuboo]

Before you stop the benzo's talk to your doc and they should set up a tapering playing for you depending on how long you have been on them but as said, don't just stop!

Good luck tonight and let us know how you got on.

[martintlane]

HI
there are natural anxiety treatments that you can try to help you sleep. Talk to your doctor about replacing your medication with kava or valerian