Posted by Larry Hoover on October 20, 2003, at 14:55:19
In reply to Hey Larry, found you over here, posted by johnj on October 19, 2003, at 21:07:10
> HI Larry,
>
> I hadn't responded to your post on how I was doing. I am happy to hear you are getting stronger and stronger.That's the trend, though it's sometimes "two steps forward and one step back".
> Well I had a wicked few months, and my computer crashed. They also cracked down at work on surfing so I was without contact. It was all for the best since I was only able to get to work come home and rest.
Paychecks are a good thing.
> I don't remember if I told you that I went down from 30 to 15 mg of remeron and I started sleeping much better. I started tai-chi and was feeling progress. My wit was showing itself and it was very gradual but progress.Subtle things like the return of wit are very important to me. I'm glad for you.
> I started taking sublingual B-12 (methyl-version)in the morning and sleep was very heavy. One other thing is I started to wear an old mouth guard since I was grinding my teeth more. Well, about a month ago I misplaced my mouth guard....and sleep declined. Basically, anxiety increased since my sleep seemed lighter. I am seeing a doctor(sleep specailist) in a week or so since my dentist wonders if the teeth griding may cause me from sleeping deep or maybe something else is going on.
I hope you get a new mouthguard. Teeth-grinding is an unfortunate side-effect of some antidepressants. Moreover, if you have amalgam fillings, you increase your heavy-metal exposure substantially.
> All of the renewed sleeping problems occured after pnuemonia 2 years ago.
I would like to think that's a coincidence.
> I was waking from deep sleep for no reason, snoring loudly, and when I drink liquids I often choke.
Also, probably unrelated. Sleep apnea will show up in the sleep clinic study. That could explain a lot of stuff. The choking thing might require a look inside, but it could also be a new bad habit.
> I don't expect the doc to find anything and hopefully when I get a new mouth guard I will sleep better. Just like you have said "sleep" is so vital to wellness.
It's critical. The more I learn about the adverse effects of insomnia, the more I wish it got proper respect. Insmniacs are more likely to have diabetes, heart disease, rheumatic illness, automobile accidents, workplace injuries, and more. It's not a trivial concern.
> In my down time I read a new book out by a young kid that was interesting but seemed a little far fetched at times. I can't remember the name of the book but if you google search "garden of life" you will see a site by, I think, Dr. Rubin.
'Kay.
> I will say that getting a yogurt with 5 types of bacteria has helped calm my stomach. Sometimes I wonder if the antibiotics I took really hurt my floura.
Guaranteed that antibiotics messed up your own natural flora. Live bacteria in that sort of yoghurt are good for ya.
> Good seeing you post so much information to help people. Hope you continue getting stronger.
I'm glad people like what I like doing. :-)
> johnj :)Take care, eh?
Lar
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