malcolmsloan

I've posted about this a few times, and I need to get serious about it: I'm officially worried about the OTC sleep aids. I'm not drinking (I just started month 6), but I've been taking OTC sleep aids for the last 3 or so. I know it does not sound bad, but I do not like how easy it has become to pop a few an hour before bed and zonk out. And I've caught myself actually looking forward to the zoned-out state the put me in. It feels too much like the desires I had for booze. I still get up early, but I'm groggy. Yes, way better than hungover,but I feel like I'm cheating, like I'm not really sober. So, I'm going to hammer through a few nights without the sleep aids, and I might lean on you all a bit for a few days. I am worried about tonight, though, because I have band practice and playing music really wakes me up. But I'll take a cool shower after jamming, have some tea, and read the book I bought today. Sorry if this sounds "minor," but it's kind if a big deal for me.
-night one sans sleep aid

Upward2Enlightenment

It sounds like you have traded one addiction for another. It is very easy to get hooked on sleep aides. Can you talk to your doctor about it?