The Doze Podcast

Are Sleeping Pills a Solution or a Problem?


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Ep. 42 Are sleep medications really the solution for sleepless nights, or do they bring more harm than relief? Join host, Soda Kuczkowski as she unravels the truth about the effectiveness, risks, and long-term consequences of relying on sleep aids. From surprising side effects to natural alternatives, discover why sleeping pills might be doing more harm than good and learn how to achieve sustainable, restful sleep without them. Tune in as she highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of sleep issues rather than masking symptoms. Don't miss this essential guide to taking control of your sleep health!


What's Inside?
  • Sleeping Pills and Their Risks: Understanding how different sleeping pills work and their potential side effects, including parasomnias and daytime drowsiness.
  • Short-term Use Recommendation: Most sleeping pills are designed for short-term use, typically two to four weeks, to prevent tolerance and dependency.
  • Underlying Sleep Issues: Sleeping pills do not address the root causes of sleep problems such as stress, anxiety, or medical conditions.
  • Building Dependence: Over time, regular use of sleeping pills can lead to physical and psychological dependence, making sleep without them more difficult.
  • Natural Sleep Solutions: Emphasis on seeking natural alternatives and addressing sleep hygiene before resorting to medication.


    Notable Quotes:
    1. "The body can quickly develop a tolerance to these medications, meaning that over time, the same dose becomes less effective."
    2. "Sleeping pills don't address the root cause of sleep issues. It's like putting a band-aid on a wound that needs stitches."
    3. "You shouldn't jump right to natural supplements without determining the root cause of your sleep issue."

    4. Resources:

      FDA Warnings

      https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/sleep-disorder-sedative-hypnotic-drug-information

      Schedule Home Sleep Test


      Chapters: 

      0:00 Introduction to Sleep Pills Safety

      0:26 Understanding Different Types of Sleeping Pills

      0:55 Potential Side Effects of Sleeping Pills

      1:41 Why Sleeping Pills Aren't Recommended Long Term

      2:31 Tolerance and Dependency Issues

      3:20 Addressing the Root Cause of Sleep Issues

      5:00 Natural Alternatives and Next Step Recommendations

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