I used to sleep just fine, but about 1.5 years ago something changed. I can’t pinpoint it but lots of factors. I’m a 51 y/o female. My dad died in 2015, dog died (I do have 2 dogs now), then 2 cats, Mom is 91 with memory loss and won’t move into senior living, peri-menopause, etc... So I know all those weigh in. I was waking up every hour for months. I think I ended up getting in a car accident from being so tired - just not as focused as normal. I didn’t fall asleep or anything. Luckily no one was hurt.

I’ve had depression and anxiety for years. I’ve also been on Effexor for years. Xanax was also part of the regimen, but I got off that a few years ago (it never made me fall asleep anyway). I tried Melatonin, Benadryl hydroxyzine and a few others with no success.

Anyway, I’m on Ambien (Zolpidem) 10mg. since last year and it is really good for me to be able to sleep!

I’m wondering if anyone else has had any side effects or done odd things? Last night I got up to go pee and fell asleep while doing so! I landed flat on my face. It probably looked hilarious- luckily I didn’t hurt myself! I’ve also made food and not really realized it.

I’ve heard some people actually go out and drive — Wow!

Good night all. Zzzzz