I need some advise on sleeping.?!

I need some advise on sleeping.?

I had taken ambien for 3 years, 10mg every night. Now my insurance will only allow me 15 pills per month. I am not sleeping and when I do I have nightmares. I go to work exhausted every day and I am to the point that I want to choke someone. Wine doesn't help and neither does beer. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Ok... You can't just stop taking a sleeping pill you have taken for 3 years. Your body has forgotten how to get to sleep! You have to ween yourself gradually off of the pill. But, if you can't get more than 15 pills, then I'd suggest taking some over the counter helpers. They have sleep aids or even Benadryl knocks most people out. I'd take 5 pills on the weekday, then take the weekend off. Slowly and gradually ween yourself off of the pills.. Turn off all the lights, listen to soothing music, get some calming aromatheraphy... Once you are weened off of those pills, you will feel so much better going to sleep naturally.