If you need a prescription, talk to your family doctor. It is best to avoid going to a walk-in clinic, as many places will not prescribe anything they won’t follow up on. This goes for the ER too. Sleep unfortunately is not considered an emergency (I know, I’ve been an ER nurse).
Anything that can be used for sleep such as benzodiazepines or Zopiclone should be used for only a short time, so consider these as a last resort! If you are grieving or have severe stress leading to poor sleep, this could be a helpful short-term solution.
I am NOT promoting long term use of sleep aides. The reality is that most are highly addictive, and you can gain a tolerance quicker than you’d like. What is tolerance? Your body gets used to them, so they don’t work as well.
But there are options. A more natural option is Melatonin, but for me, I get horrible nightmares using it. If you try anything for sleep, make sure you do an online search of any potential side effects!
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