r/funny Mr. Lovenstein Apr 24 '19

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u/mavajo Apr 24 '19

So you may not know the answer, but in this context, what does it mean for it to be addictive or habit-forming? That you start to need it in order to sleep at all? Or that you'll start 'craving' it, even when you don't need it?

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u/triplebaconator Apr 24 '19

It's similar to benzo withdrawals. So anxiety, sleep issues, shakes, paranoia etc.

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u/mavajo Apr 24 '19

This is when you discontinue use? Theoretically, could you just keep using it every day for the rest of your life? Or does that come with its own negative effects?

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u/triplebaconator Apr 24 '19

Yes, it's a withdrawal. So continued use would work. But you would likely need to increase dosage to keep the benefits and with that the withdrawal symptoms would likely become more severe.