It is more the long term effects of taking the tablets that puts me off - I really hate that I now also need them to sleep, so every time we try and change the dosage around, I don't sleep well for weeks. No idea what causes them, nothing on scans, I find it a bit disconcerting popping pills to hide something without knowing the cause but it is the lesser of two evils.

I have friends who swear by the long term sleep cycle benefits of 'topping up' every couple of years with a mini-trip, but it may just be an excuse, one that could also work for you lol