Posted by ricker on January 18, 2009, at 14:24:24
In reply to sleep cycle, posted by mav27 on January 18, 2009, at 11:49:20
I too have struggled with achieving a reliant sleep cycle. I had a good run with remeron 15mg for 5 years but have since made changes.
I know I struggle when my daily routine is filled with low grade, chronic anxiety-agitation. This is a signal for me to address my overall regime, rather than focusing on a drug that will knock me out... it just masks the root problem for me.
When I'm in a stable way throughout the day, regular sleep patterns follow suite. For some, it's kinda like the chicken and egg? is the sleep pattern to blame for daily mood deteriation, or is the daily mood interfering with successful sleep?
Healthy sleep allows me to maintain a rigorous exercise program which in turn keeps my overall health in check.
I usually go to bed around 11pm and am sleeping by 11:30. When things aren't in sink, I can lay awake all night which only adds to my anxiety...starring at the alarm clock as 06:45 approaches!!???
Winter time seems to be worse as well, although one would think the longer summer days would make for complicated sleep...not so for me.
I've just started a new cocktail so hopefully my sleep will benefit. Sorry I can't offer something more helpful other than support, hang in there, tonight may be the one! :)
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