Posted by LynneDa on February 27, 2004, at 10:32:24
In reply to Hey Ya'll Lexaproers, posted by sexylexy on February 27, 2004, at 8:48:10
Hi Lexy - Thanks for thinking of me :-).
I think I'm doing better, it's hard to tell because I'm so sleepy due to insomnia! I'm under some stress with my husband's job situation - actually he's under a lot of stress - so that is affecting me. I'd been waking up wired for 2 - 3 hours a night so my doctor prescribed Ambien. I took it for 8 nights and slept like a baby, which has really made a difference in my mental attitude. Because of it's addictive qualities, you can't take it for more than about 10 days. I've felt jittery and wired for the last 2 days after stopping it (withdrawal?) and only slept a few hours the last 2 nights! I gave in and took Benadryl last night, but at least I slept all night.
Anyway, I'm kind of rattling on here, still groggy from the Benadryl. The main point is that I've been on the 20 mg now for almost 9 weeks and it has taken this long for me to feel like I'm finally turning the corner. At 10 mg I was probably 50% better and I would say after a few weeks at 20 mg I was another 50% better than that. I feel like I'm now on the downhill slide of the last 25% of getting well!
If you are still struggling, I wouldn't hesitate to up a bit. The sooner you get started, the sooner you will know if it will help!
Be sure and do kind things for yourself! Have you tried meditation or yoga? Even if you don't do it totally right, it can help!! Renting a comedy video may give you a lift. There is nothing better than a good laugh!
Hang in there everyone and have a good weekend. We're supposed to have nice weather here in the Midwest and that is always cheering!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hey Ya'll
> Just wanted to write to see how everyone was doing. I am ok. I am still thinking about increasing my dosage but not sure what to do, I am scared that I will feel flat, I guess that would go away though... hmmm. Mrs C, are you feeling any better, I have been thinking of you. LynneDa, I know you were having a few bad days as well. Kathryn, how is 15 treating you... are you feeling like you are getting back to yourself again?
> As for me, I am alright, still thinking that 15mg my be better for me, its like I will be fine for a few days then be a sad sobbing mess for a day or so. Not good! Oh well, I flew home for the weekend, (thank the Lord for frequent flyer miles) so it is good to be around my boyfriend and family. Ok well just wanted to check in. Hope everyone is well!
> Lexy
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