Posted by atmlady on April 13, 2008, at 20:17:21
In reply to Insomnia--drugs not working, posted by krycek on April 12, 2008, at 19:07:24
Hi, krycek. I really, really know where you're coming from - been there, boy have I! Have used Ambien, Trazodone, Xanax, alcohol, exercise, warm baths, OMG. Oh, don't forget the light box. What worked for me? This sounds really crazy, but..... Provigil.
I know, I know. It's a stimulant. But somehow, being really, really awake and alert throughout the daytime makes it easier to get to sleep. And not only that, if for some reason I DON'T sleep at night (cause for sure it still happens - it's just who I am), I won't feel bad the next day. Provigil just has a way of making you feel rested and alert, even when you're not. Check out this article:
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/mg18925391.300-get-ready-for-24hour-living.html
So like I said, I still have my rough nights, and I still sometimes take a little something to help me nod off, but I have no problems the next day from lack of sleep. Which takes a lot of the anxiety out of insomnia for me. Which relaxes me. Which.... well, you get the picture!
ANyway, just a thought ....
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