Posted by hyperfocus on August 28, 2011, at 20:09:53
In reply to Valium users, I need input, posted by floatingbridge on August 27, 2011, at 12:37:14
Years back lorazepam got me to sleep, eventually. But withdrawing was hellacious. I'm not a fan of benzos for sleep. It seems to me that they don't promote deep restful sleep. It's like they get you drowsy and relaxed and maybe you might nod off but it's a real hit-or-miss thing.
Sleep is a large factor of your quality of life. What about non-med alternatives? What characterizes your insomnia - is it runaway negative thoughts? Or too much stimulation? Could you describe like a typical night of no sleep - what are your thought patterns like?
For me it was like I couldn't get my brain to shut off the tragic murderous soap opera that was my life. non-med things that helped: jogging, aromatherapy, music. You might find meditation or yoga or tai-chi beneficial.
But if you're going the med route I think something like seroquel or risperidone before bed could work. Risperdal is like #2 behind amitriptyline on my fav sleep meds list. Sulpiride is #3.
C-PTSD: social phobia, major depression, dissociation.
Currently: 300mg amitriptyline + 200 mg sulpiride; single dose at night.
Also: Allegra, 1000mg Vitamin C.
Improving.
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