Another "benzos to the rescue" story! Some posters here are, with quite valid concerns, against taking any drug in this class during w/ds, but I disagree. You get your sleep, you make better decisions. There's hope, instead of dread when the sun goes down and you're doomed to another night of racing-mind madness.
Some clinics (rehabs) use Valium, or let you take it if it's already prescribed and you've been on it for awhile ... otherwise, phenobarbital is on the "meds" cart if you can't sleep. I think it's a bad time to experiment with herbal "remedies," because your system is accustomed to pretty strong stuff anyway. Valerian and other stuff made me sicker ...
Of course, the danger is another addiction, but after what you've been through, I think that likelihood is low.
Temazepam is less likely to be abused anyway, given its hypnotic properties. Good thing you remembered! Eventually, it's wise to taper off that one, too, but the big issue here is making w/ds a little more bearable.
Good luck to you, and all the best.
Like you said, research is your friend.
Temazepam is a fairly short acting benzodiazepine. Just like Xanax or Ativan, they can do bad things if you suddenly stop. Cold turkey on opiates will make you feel like you are going to die for a while, but cold turkey on benzodiazepines can really kill you.
Be careful with them and if you are planning on stopping them, talk to your doc about a taper on them. Its the only safe way to come off of benzos.
Good luck and be safe...
Matt
glad you figured that out.......take care of yourself now. Keep posting and letting us know how you are..............sara
I think you already won the battle.
Downey