Originally Posted by
cantsleep123 
Yes I'm well versed in benzos as I have a long history of anxiety. My doc has me on a month taper off and the plan is to see how I do for a few weeks after that. I've never ever abused prescription pills (always take as directed) and see the usefulness when absolutely needed. I'll be working with a therapist any day now to actually address the root of the insomnia and the goal is to be 100% med free. I'm just overthinking as usual and sharing my obsessive thoughts with you guys and gals. Thanks for the input!
I abused alcohol for 30+ years until 18 months ago. For me, freedom from anxiety is a huge benefit of sobriety (as is blissful, happy, easy sleep - I'm lucky that by nature sleep comes easily as long as I don't drink).
Once I got a month of sobriety under my belt the anxiety disappeared.