Posted by TheMeanReds on February 16, 2007, at 15:01:08
In reply to Re: Sleep Ridiculous, posted by TheMeanReds on February 16, 2007, at 12:12:58
Insomnia is the worst. 5 years ago while on Paxil when my insomia was nothing big, I took melatonin. Then my good friend (psyh major) said taking it for more than two weeks is somehow bad for 'sleep chemistry'. I'd wake in the middle of sleep, going to sleep wasnt an issue. Then I tried getting up and having a piece of toast and milk. The method worked for awhile.
Benedryl helped me fall asleep, but tolerence builds. Bong hits definately was not the answer, even though in high school it worked like a charm.
When on Remeron, I was OUT, but all I wanted to do was eat while I was awake. So that was short lived.
When on Seroquel, I still had pretty much a virgin brain. It nocked me out. I only had to take a tiny pebble of a pill.
After a while I got a script for Klonopin. I agree it messes with sleep cycles, not in a good way though.
Then I became a bartender on Lexapro...things got really bad. Going to bed at 5am, and waking at noon. A regular at the bar was an herbal pharmasist. He told me to take 4 caps of hops before bed, and alphalfa three times daily. It worked.
One thing I would like to point out is that I absolutely cannot even have a glass of wine in the evening, it will mess up my sleep. No coffee after noon time. And even though Its hard, no cigarettes after 3 pm. Even though I miss my merlot, its better than missing my sleep.
To all insomniacs, I hope any of these suggestions help. Even the ones that didnt personally work for me. Good Luck.
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