spondylo
10-19-2003, 08:08 AM
I suffer with insomnia. Sometimes I feel really tired, but as soon as I go to bed, I am wide awake until 2:00 am or later. Other times, I fall right asleep and sleep deeply only to wake up at 12:00 or 1:00 am. Sometimes I can go back to sleep, but sometimes I cannot.
This happens frequently, at least once a week or more. It happens more just before my period. I am 45 and perimenopausal.
I have tried every natural supplement for sleep you can think of, plus nature sounds, soft music, etc., to no avail.
I have a distance (20+ years) past history of 10 years of drug addiction, so I have been hesitant to resort to medication, but I have got to get some sleep. Do you think that past history could have contributed to my problems now, and what would you recommend for sleep?
Thanks so much.
This happens frequently, at least once a week or more. It happens more just before my period. I am 45 and perimenopausal.
I have tried every natural supplement for sleep you can think of, plus nature sounds, soft music, etc., to no avail.
I have a distance (20+ years) past history of 10 years of drug addiction, so I have been hesitant to resort to medication, but I have got to get some sleep. Do you think that past history could have contributed to my problems now, and what would you recommend for sleep?
Thanks so much.
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spondylo
10-24-2003, 07:02 PM
I'm just brining this back up to the top to see if any one has any suggestions. What works for you? Is there a drug that has little side affects that can be taken just on occaision for sleeplessness?
TIA
TIA
Forrester
10-31-2003, 11:49 PM
Hi, I have taken Ambien but only occasionally, as it is addictive. You might get more responses if you post on the Stress and Anxiety board,more people go there.
I still have not found the magic cure. Since I can't take Ambien every night, I have to find some way to "calm down." I started Paxil again recently, I'm trying yoga and meditation, something has to work. Good luck and maybe see you on the Stress & Anxiety board.
I still have not found the magic cure. Since I can't take Ambien every night, I have to find some way to "calm down." I started Paxil again recently, I'm trying yoga and meditation, something has to work. Good luck and maybe see you on the Stress & Anxiety board.
zavey
11-12-2003, 12:33 PM
i take 20mg/night of ambien to help me sleep, along with 1mg xanax and a bunch of other stuff that's supposed to make you "drowsy".
TX US
11-17-2003, 08:42 AM
I take Remeron to help me sleep occassionally. I was on it for a couple of years for depression and afterwards my doc said it was probably one of the safest things to take for insomnia. It pretty much knocks me out, so I try not to take to much or I will feel drowsy the next day. I take about 7 milligrams.
David
I suffer with insomnia. Sometimes I feel really tired, but as soon as I go to bed, I am wide awake until 2:00 am or later. Other times, I fall right asleep and sleep deeply only to wake up at 12:00 or 1:00 am. Sometimes I can go back to sleep, but sometimes I cannot.
This happens frequently, at least once a week or more. It happens more just before my period. I am 45 and perimenopausal.
I have tried every natural supplement for sleep you can think of, plus nature sounds, soft music, etc., to no avail.
I have a distance (20+ years) past history of 10 years of drug addiction, so I have been hesitant to resort to medication, but I have got to get some sleep. Do you think that past history could have contributed to my problems now, and what would you recommend for sleep?
Thanks so much.
David
I suffer with insomnia. Sometimes I feel really tired, but as soon as I go to bed, I am wide awake until 2:00 am or later. Other times, I fall right asleep and sleep deeply only to wake up at 12:00 or 1:00 am. Sometimes I can go back to sleep, but sometimes I cannot.
This happens frequently, at least once a week or more. It happens more just before my period. I am 45 and perimenopausal.
I have tried every natural supplement for sleep you can think of, plus nature sounds, soft music, etc., to no avail.
I have a distance (20+ years) past history of 10 years of drug addiction, so I have been hesitant to resort to medication, but I have got to get some sleep. Do you think that past history could have contributed to my problems now, and what would you recommend for sleep?
Thanks so much.
dfrea
11-21-2003, 09:08 PM
My doctor just prescribed Trazodone 50mg for my chronic insomnia, and it really seems to help. In higher doses, Trazodone is an anti-depressant, but in 50mg it acts as more of an anti-anxety that promotes sleep. Hope that helps.
braddinhle
11-23-2003, 01:51 AM
I think insomnia people shall expose to the sun everyday and for about at least 2 hrs per day. You can do outside activities like fishing (standing), walking, or jogging, etc..as long as you make your legs work.
I used to be an insomniac when i took an office work. However, since i switched my job to work in the field, exposing to the sun for about 2 hrs+ per day, i hardly have any problem falling asleep.
When i work outside of office, my body is active and feels more relaxed, so it gives me good night sleeps.
Related occupations: mail deliver, construction worker, farmer, geologist, environmental biologist, real estate agent, home inspector, etc...
You can find down a lot more related occupations that you can work out of your office.
Good lucks!
Brad
I suffer with insomnia. Sometimes I feel really tired, but as soon as I go to bed, I am wide awake until 2:00 am or later. Other times, I fall right asleep and sleep deeply only to wake up at 12:00 or 1:00 am. Sometimes I can go back to sleep, but sometimes I cannot.
This happens frequently, at least once a week or more. It happens more just before my period. I am 45 and perimenopausal.
I have tried every natural supplement for sleep you can think of, plus nature sounds, soft music, etc., to no avail.
I have a distance (20+ years) past history of 10 years of drug addiction, so I have been hesitant to resort to medication, but I have got to get some sleep. Do you think that past history could have contributed to my problems now, and what would you recommend for sleep?
Thanks so much.
I used to be an insomniac when i took an office work. However, since i switched my job to work in the field, exposing to the sun for about 2 hrs+ per day, i hardly have any problem falling asleep.
When i work outside of office, my body is active and feels more relaxed, so it gives me good night sleeps.
Related occupations: mail deliver, construction worker, farmer, geologist, environmental biologist, real estate agent, home inspector, etc...
You can find down a lot more related occupations that you can work out of your office.
Good lucks!
Brad
I suffer with insomnia. Sometimes I feel really tired, but as soon as I go to bed, I am wide awake until 2:00 am or later. Other times, I fall right asleep and sleep deeply only to wake up at 12:00 or 1:00 am. Sometimes I can go back to sleep, but sometimes I cannot.
This happens frequently, at least once a week or more. It happens more just before my period. I am 45 and perimenopausal.
I have tried every natural supplement for sleep you can think of, plus nature sounds, soft music, etc., to no avail.
I have a distance (20+ years) past history of 10 years of drug addiction, so I have been hesitant to resort to medication, but I have got to get some sleep. Do you think that past history could have contributed to my problems now, and what would you recommend for sleep?
Thanks so much.
shellman
12-02-2003, 08:20 PM
TheI think insomnia people shall expose to the sun everyday and for about at least 2 hrs per day. You can do outside activities like fishing (standing), walking, or jogging, etc..as long as you make your legs work.
I used to be an insomniac when i took an office work. However, since i switched my job to work in the field, exposing to the sun for about 2 hrs+ per day, i hardly have any problem falling asleep.
When i work outside of office, my body is active and feels more relaxed, so it gives me good night sleeps.
Related occupations: mail deliver, construction worker, farmer, geologist, environmental biologist, real estate agent, home inspector, etc...
You can find down a lot more related occupations that you can work out of your office.
Good lucks!
Brad
To the person who mentioned remeron - does it increase your apetite?
I used to be an insomniac when i took an office work. However, since i switched my job to work in the field, exposing to the sun for about 2 hrs+ per day, i hardly have any problem falling asleep.
When i work outside of office, my body is active and feels more relaxed, so it gives me good night sleeps.
Related occupations: mail deliver, construction worker, farmer, geologist, environmental biologist, real estate agent, home inspector, etc...
You can find down a lot more related occupations that you can work out of your office.
Good lucks!
Brad
To the person who mentioned remeron - does it increase your apetite?
TX US
12-02-2003, 08:31 PM
The
To the person who mentioned remeron - does it increase your apetite?
Most definately!
To the person who mentioned remeron - does it increase your apetite?
Most definately!
shellman
12-02-2003, 08:55 PM
I took it in the hospital and I thought it was the one that made me ravenous. Does it give you a good night's sleep? Does it help you fall asleep?
maggie39
12-05-2003, 04:23 PM
If you want to avoid the drug induced sleep, I would recommend two things that have worked pretty well for me. I take a calcium magnesium supplement before bed and I have to say it has really helped. I think mine are 1000mg calcium and 500mg magnesium. I also will always try lay in bed and read in low light for a bit (in a reclined position, not sitting up). Also, the amino acid 5htp, which is available in healthfood stores works ok. It is the precurser to serotonin. The cal/mag is very cheap and well worth the try. The 5htp is a little more expensive, but not too bad. Neither have any side effects like the drugstore sleepaids have.
I'm wondering if your past drug addition maybe is playing a part in your insomnia. Sometimes that can mess with your brainwave activity or just mess with your natural circadian rythyms. I hope you find something that works.
Maggie
I'm wondering if your past drug addition maybe is playing a part in your insomnia. Sometimes that can mess with your brainwave activity or just mess with your natural circadian rythyms. I hope you find something that works.
Maggie
EMF4048
12-10-2003, 12:11 AM
I also suffer from insomnia in the same manner you do, but almost every night for three years now. I take Ambien 20 mg., two nights per week. I find if I take it 2-3 days apart, it works well. In the past I have tried taking it two nights in a row but it doesn't work the second night. I have tried some suggested herbs such as Valerian Root and Kava Kava, but neither worked. I have heard that Melatonin works but since I have high blood pressure it is not recommeded. Since I know that the Ambien only works well if you take it twice a week, I stick to that regume faithfully and never attempt two days in a row. Since I have insomnia almost every night, I pick two days per week (Wednesdays and Saturdays) and that's when I take the Ambien and know that I will get a good nights sleep.