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Old Sep 06, 2012, 09:05 PM
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Any of you know or have solar keratosis or actinic keratosis? I tried to lay down and nap but of course this is really bothering me and causeing anxiety. So I try to google it and then I am to tired to really understand what im reading .

I am really reallllly tired .

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Old Sep 06, 2012, 09:38 PM
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Is there anyway you could see a sleep specialist ?
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Old Sep 06, 2012, 10:35 PM
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Sorry I'm late for this "party" LOL

No But seriously ~

Anika Im so sorry your doing the damn insomnia roller coaster ** Boo Hiss**

I have yet to find a cure for my insomnia filled life. But I have faith that eventually it will be ok.

Everyone gave some great ideas... I'm going to try them myself.

Please get rest anyway you can right now ,,even if its sleeping pills for a short time.

Take care of YOU ...Please my friend, Just take care of YOU
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Old Sep 06, 2012, 10:38 PM
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for the past month it's been 2, 3, 4 hours sleep a night. Last night none at all. I'm declining in thought process obviously due to not sleeping.

I really really pretty stubbornly do not want to rely on sleep meds for a few reasons. for one they throw my mood even further. I have had rapid cycling from zopiclone and mixed moods flare up when using ativan. They really don't seem to work with me too well. Two, I become dependent on them very quickly, and then I really cannot sleep with out them. I spent a lot of time getting myself off them and back to being able to sleep with out them.

Yoga isn't helping, meditation isn't helping, melatonin makes me wired. I'm at a bit of a loss, and if I wasn't so tired I would probably be able to figure out more things to try. My brain is just kind of ......... at this point.

Any ideas I will really appreciate, I am getting old and I cannot function like this. If all else fails I will probably try sleeping pills, but I'd like to try other things first.

I have a dr's app in 2 hours, do I have to get dressed, have to take a bus there, can't figure out when I need to leave my house. Never mind remember why exactly I made this app at all. I remember I have sun damage on my shoulders that looks like solar keratoses. Fair to live in one of the coldest countries and worry about sun damage. But there were more things I can't think of at all. Better just work on getting dressed.

I stayed up all night researching antlers, this can't be great.
Hey "Anika", just one more crazy thought. Have you tried a cd book? I've been thinking about it myself, but haven't taken the challenge. I would try to pick one with a boring voice. If you do, let me know. I can't sleep much lately; it's like the three day weekend messed me up. Or I'm anxious, but don't feel it. Funny thing though, I've been having good or just bland dreams. A change from my usual nightmareish ones that wreek havoc on my moods. Just another thought.
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Old Sep 07, 2012, 02:57 AM
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Hope you are sweet dreaming Anika
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Old Sep 07, 2012, 11:22 AM
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I sweet dreamed all night!

Really did, I took the valerian about an hour and half before bed, I didn't wake up all night! And I did not feel tired or groggy this morning either. I felt very relaxed and calm at bed time. I am pretty happy with this. I wasn't sure it would help because chamomile and other teas I have tried have never worked.

I understand from what I read tho that you should only use this for a few weeks and then stop, But I think that would be enough to get back into a natural rhythm.

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Old Sep 07, 2012, 11:43 AM
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Excellent Anika!
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Old Sep 07, 2012, 12:10 PM
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Melatonin they have a really good one at whole foods natrol advanced sleep 10mg...valerian root 5 mg...sleepy time tea...n limit ur caffeine intake...works 4 me when I am really manic it at least gives me 5 hrs. Sleep has been such an issue 4 me too. U r not alone but this has helped me at least have some semblance of sanity. Good luck n god bless
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