Be careful.

Be careful. That’s a slippery slope — the body adapts rapidly to GABA modulation. From the literature, benzodiazepene addiction happens in weeks and can take months or years to heal. There may be more effective ways to treat insomnia & PTSD. Ultimately it’s between you and your doctor. But make sure he/she knows about the prior issues — and that you both proceed with knowledge of the risks.