Trying to move away from sleeping pills? It’s a good idea - and these three reasons will give you
the extra ammunition to do it.
Remember - if you are coming off, even just a short term usage, please reach out for
support prior to discontinuing: they can cause withdrawal affects of anxiety and depression,
and it’s imperative you have professional support from myself or your GP in that process.
Reason 1: Daytime Fatigue
academics at the University of Southern California
found all benzodiazepines (sleeping pills) can build up in the body over time - magnifying the side effects of lethargy, fatigue and drowsiness.
Reason 2: You’re significantly at higher risk of a car accident
Short term, it contributes to drowsiness and specifically car accidents: this meta-analytic review of 66 scientific studies found “the greatest accident risk is associated with the first few weeks of BZD use”.
Reason 3: It enhances memory loss by 60%
Long term, it increases the likelihood of memory loss by 60%, as need in leading medical journal BMJ, with researchers advising “widespread use should be cautioned against”.
