Posted by Enigma on March 14, 2006, at 12:36:05
In reply to Meds to stop dreaming, posted by cecilia on March 11, 2006, at 22:11:21
> Are there any meds besides MAOI's that stop you from dreaming? I have such endless unpleasant anxious dreams that make me wake up feeling so exhausted and so much more tired than when I went to bed. Sometimes I dream for hours that I'm lying awake trying to fall asleep. (I often do lie awake for hours trying to fall asleep, but when it was a dream I realize it when I wake up). Cecilia
Wow, amazing. I thought I was the only one. I have the exact same problem, and never found a cure, to a degree anyway.
Well, I should say, if I take 2 klonopin (forget the doze, but I can find out), it does help eliminate some of the disturbing dreams. Some sleeping pills do help as well. The stronger the pills, the less I dream, thus, better sleep.
I usually have insomnia problems, and don't go to bed until about 3-4 am, when I'm then usually kept up with disturbing dreams, thoughts, etc. I ususally can't get to sleep for another 1-2 hours after going to bed, and of course, wake up the next day (and generally every 30-60 mins, in a state of dread, worry, anxiety, etc, that my vivid dreams help put me in.
Then, I can't shake those thoughts for hours, after waking up. It's almost like a living hell. Sleep *used* to be my excape from my bad thoughts, depression, anxiety, etc, but not anymore.
I would try strong sedatives, doctor recommended of course.
Do no overdose!!!Good luck
poster:Enigma
thread:619133
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060310/msgs/620203.html