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    I've always had say a couple nights a month where I don't sleep well. I foolishly thought this was "insomnia". Well, I had no idea how bad it could get. I have slept like 2 or 3 hours total (and not consecutively) for the last 10 nights. I take that back, there were two nights I slept 4-5 hours because I took ambien. I went to the doctor Tuesday and that's what he gave me samples of. He also said he could call in a prescription for trazodone if I wanted... or more ambien. Unfortunately by the time I realized I probably want to try the trazadone, it was Friday and the office was closed. So, now I'm screwed till Monday. I have 1 nights worth of ambien left so I will probably take it tonight (since I didn't take it last night.. and didn't sleep) and hope for the best tomorrow night.

    I don't understand why my body/mind is doing this to me. I don't want to become dependent on pills, but I don't know wtf to do anymore. I tried cutting out caffeine, I tried tylenol PM, I tried valerian, I tried melatonin, I tried "positive sleep habits". Hell, last night out of pure frustration I even tried smoking weed till I passed out... but no luck. I'm tired as fuck and I still just lay there and lay there. If I do manage to fall asleep I wake up with a jolt in like 30 minutes to an hour, and then I'm up for hours more.

    I missed 3 days of work and the 2 that I -did- go I was a basket case. I don't like the way ambien makes me feel the next day, but i'm desperate. I can't even go out and have fun this weekend because I'm so anxious and exhausted.

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    Sorry for the rant. I just needed to get it off my chest.

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    Default Re: INSOMNIA. sooooooo fed up

    Would you say you are anxious because you are not sleeping, or not sleeping because you are anxious? I only ask because it has been my experience that anxiety about life issues can wake you up...and the continual thinking about those issues will keep you awake.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hockeybobby View Post
    Would you say you are anxious because you are not sleeping, or not sleeping because you are anxious? I only ask because it has been my experience that anxiety about life issues can wake you up...and the continual thinking about those issues will keep you awake.

    I'm sure it's a cycle. Like, right now all I can think about all day is "will I sleep tonight". Even the days I've been "good" and didn't think about it much, by the time I got to bed it was in the back of my mind the whole time. But, I'm not sure how to break that cycle. I sort of figured it'd work itself out by now.

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    Default Re: INSOMNIA. sooooooo fed up

    I'm so sorry you are having this insomnia problem. I went through a period of insomnia when I was going through a divorce, and it was the absolute worst!

    Just do what you can to relax, watch what you eat and especially avoid sugar and simple carbs. Your immune system is especially sensitive to sleep deprivation and sugar will paralyze immune response.

    Definitely get in to the Dr. on Monday. Although we can go a while w/o sleep it isn't good for that kind of sleep deprivation. If you start hallucinating, call 911 right away. Hallucinations are a sign that things are going from bad to worse.

    Take care of yourself and I hope you get a good night's rest tonight.


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    Default Re: INSOMNIA. sooooooo fed up

    Try some deep breathing meditation when you wake up in the middle of the night. Concentrate on your breaths and what you feel inside your body. Do that for 5 minutes and try to get back to sleep. If you are still awake after a half hour, stop trying to sleep and read for a while. Have a good book that you are interested in ready to go on the bedside table. Read until your eyes are sleepy and try again. If that doesn't work after a half hour, get up and go tire yourself out on SW. I don't think it's a good idea to just lay in bed for hours.

    If you are having a busy mind, try just being a detached, amused observer of your thoughts. Think of your mind as an out of control adolescent, and you are the wise presence underneath watching.

    Just throwing some ideas out there Penny.

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    I never used to have trouble sleeping or falling asleep, but I just got back together with my ex who is 1)stationed in another state and 2)just deployed to Afghanistan. I've been getting b/w 3 & 5 hrs a night for 2 weeks, but its because I'm anxious and excited. I'm just hoping it wears off soon.
    I hope you find a solution!!

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    Oh man, insomnia's the worst. I had it really bad last year. I actually didn't sleep at all for about 4 or 5 nights, it was so bad I started hallucinating and they finally sedated me.

    Hope you get some sleep!

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    Default Re: INSOMNIA. sooooooo fed up

    Quote Originally Posted by hockeybobby View Post
    Would you say you are anxious because you are not sleeping, or not sleeping because you are anxious?
    Umm yes? LoL.

    Penny, I feel your pain. Its 6am and I'll be lucky to sleep at all today... Im about ready to drug myself.
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    Default Re: INSOMNIA. sooooooo fed up

    Only thing that worked for me was meditation. Last resort because I thought it was kinda silly. Worth a try though!

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    Default Re: INSOMNIA. sooooooo fed up

    If you are having anxiety about something in your life, maybe the Dr. will prescribe you Xanax or similar to help you calm your nerves. Thus, will help you relax enough to sleep. Also, you said that Ambien has side effects for you, well you can try Ambien CR, ask if he can give you samples of that. Dunno if you will get side effects or not, but I've been taking it for the last 8 months, & i wake up with no side effects. My Dr said that it won't harm you long term either so that is obviously important.

    Hope you get to relax & get some sleep soon
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