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They're more of a bandage than a solution. Any "true" sleeping pill has to be tapered, so at best you can only take them for a few months at a time before they
by Puer 9y ago
They're more of a bandage than a solution.
Any "true" sleeping pill has to be tapered, so at best you can only take them for a few months at a time before they become ineffective due to tolerance. In my experience, they're also inconsistent and I would still experience a sleepness night about once a week. These are in addition to the usual side effects (oversleeping, daytime grogginess, memory issues, mood issues, etc.) that make long-term use impractical.
- ASalazarMX 9y agoYou're right. They are supposed to get you used to a sleep schedule, not to force you to sleep every night. They can't be used forever. As someone else already suggested, meditation might be worth trying. Some people find it harder to calm their thoughts, but those are usually the most benefited.
- srean 9y agoIn addition to all that I don't think there are non-addictive pills that increases non-REM sleep. That's the most rest full phase of sleep. I would be so happy to be wrong. Sleeping pills gave me the feeling of being notionally asleep but actually conscious and awake underneath. Lot of REM sleep but hardly any of the non REM variety. That's why I gave them up very quickly. They only made a bad situation worse for me.