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I been on xnax 10yrs for anxiety.i take them to sleep.if i dont my mind wont shut off .will i ever be able to stop and sleep on my own?
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Yes: If you follow your doctors instructions and practice sleep hygiene. Best approach will be a slow tapering off of the Xanax (alprazolam). Other class of medications like SSRI may be indicated to control the anxiety and psychological counseling
Answered 7/19/2015
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Cbti and insomnia: it may also be helpful to enlist the help of a behavioral specialist who specializes in treatment of insomnia with what is called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. You may also want to check out some online programs and information through a program call SHUTi: www.shuti.me
Answered 7/20/2015
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Xanax (alprazolam) and sleep: We develop tolerance to these meds, so you may be getting more of a placebo effect. But a Psychologist exert in Cognitive behavioral Treatment for Insomnia can help you to develop good habits and sleep thoughts, and work with you and your prescribing doc on a plan for very very gradual taper. I teach a 4-week comprehensive program, and plan 4-6+ month taper plan that allows for change as needed!
Answered 5/12/2016
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