Last Friday my doctor prescribed me Triazolam for sleep. I took it for four days until my disturbing thoughts got worse so I stopped taking it. I tried to email my doctor about it but he never reads my entire letters so he didn't even address it. I thought I couldn't stand the thoughts so I made the choice to stop taking it. I don't know if it's related or withdrawl, but the thoughts have gotten even worse, and I had a horrible nightmare that actually made me cry when I woke up. I know I only took it for four nights but I've felt so crappy since I've stopped taking it. Is it possible that the two things have nothing to do with each other? I don't know how long you have to take something before it really effects you. If any of you have any insight I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

[espritlibre]

No medical knowledge, but from my VERY recent experience with a different drug (but partially prescribed for sleeping) I felt the side-effects within 24 hours and after 6 nights found them so unpleasant I stopped taking it. And I felt like I was in mild withdrawal yesterday and have been a little bit high tonight (put it this way, it's nearly 5am and I have no inclination to sleep). So actually I think it is possible for some drugs to affect us more quickly than expected!

I would definitely contact your doctor or somebody else (a therapist?) about how you're feeling though. I hope it passes soon xx