My name is Richard. I like to travel. I am not in aaa. I am 60 years old. I do not drink alcohol. I will retire in several years. I am a librarian at Boston College. I love books. I take pills to help me sleep. I don't have a diagnosed sleeping condition. I take sleeping pills to calm my restless mind. I have a hard time relaxing. I am concerned about the side effects of sleeping medication. I'm hosting a BBQ next weekend.
My name is Andy. I am in aaa. I am 45 years old. I'm taking medication. I have low energy due to the medication. My doctor assures this medication is the best for me. I take sleeping pills and it helps. I used to have difficulties falling asleep. I like BBQ. I can eat a lot of food in one instance. I don't drink alcohol because of my medication. I use Ambien to help get to sleep. I feel that Ambien is safe to use. I believe in homeopathic medicine. I trust my doctor's advice.
Do you use Ambien every night? Yes I do, it is extremely effective for helping me to sleep. i've noticed a difference in my quality of life for sure. Do you worry about becoming hooked on it? I want to quit taking sleeping pills because I worry about the side effects and the toll they take on my body. I do worry about it but at the same time it has been very helpful for me compared to where I was with my sleep. I really haven't noticed any other side effects, what type of side effects do you experience? Strange dreams have been a big one. Which is ironic because I started them hoping to calm a restless mind. Maybe after my BBQ this weekend I'll quit taking them. Well keep me posted on how it goes incase I ever decide to stop taking them. So anyway, how is work going for you? It's great. I love being a librarian at the college. I'm hosting a BBQ next weekend for my coworkers and some students. Oh nice! I bet they will enjoy that, is that something you do every year? I try to. It's something fun that we do and welcome in summer. I think I remember you enjoying BBQ, would you like to swing by? I would love to! What would you like me to bring? How about some sides or drinks? We don't do alcohol, but sodas are always welcome. Yeah, I will pick up some soda and I will make a side. Will we be playing any yard games?