• Benzodiazepines: Diazepam, Temazepam tablets* (*Risk/benefit analysis required due to propensity for misuse and exacerbation of depressive symptoms)
• Barbiturates* (*in combination with benzodiazepines have been used successfully to lower benzodiazepine requirements and improve withdrawal symptoms)
• Reduce coffee, tea, cola and energy drinks during the day and have none after 2 pm
• Eat 3 meals a day and avoid heavy, spicy meals late at night
• Avoid napping during the day and keep to regular bed and wake times
• Exercise regularly (in the day, not after 6 pm)
• Use relaxation techniques
• Avoid doing things (i.e. tough phone calls) that might upset you before going to sleep
• Have a bath in the evening

Nausea and Vomiting

• Eat small meals and snacks often
• Drink plenty of water
• If vomiting, stop eating solid food and try small sips of liquid, or sucking an ice cube. Try a small amount of food once you have kept fluids down for a few hours
• Rehydration/sports/isotonic drinks such as ‘Powerade'
• Avoid citrus and caffeine on an empty stomach

• Use relaxation tapes
• Reduce caffeine intake
• Have a bath
• Do some gentle exercise