Trish M&M

Hi Traveller: I've had sleep issues off and on for years. Have no idea what causes my bouts of insomnia...happens for a few weeks or so every 3 or 4 months. I've taken Ambien and it worked for me. However, generic Valium works just as well and it's much cheaper. Also, an occasional Benadryl works. The other night, I took one Valium and in about 1.5 hrs. later, took another (I NEVER do that -- one normally sends me right to dream land). I finally drifted off about 3:30 AM and woke @ 7:30 AM. The next night, I went to the heavy duty stuff - generic Desyrel. Can only take a half 'cause I'm in a stupor the next day if I take a whole one. (I'm very sensitive to CNS medications.) Last night, I decided I was just gonna see what happened and took nothing....and didn't sleep!! In both instances - getting only a few hrs. sleep and then getting none - I'm not exhausted. Today, I continue to feel really wired -- like I might be on "speed" - and have done a bunch of stuff around the house, went to the grocery stone, went to exercise for an hour and walked the dogs. Normally, if I miss sleep, I'm just worn out the next day. This, then, leads me to believe it's the Chantix creating this particular sleep problem. One thing for sure: I'm not a happy camper. I feel like I'd just knock someone's head off if they "crossed" me. And I'm not mad for any particular reason....just mad.

No...I've never been to the sleep forum...maybe I will. Thanks for listening, you all.