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Apr 19, 2016, 03:43 AM
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I wake up around 3 am with my mind racing almost every morning and lay hete forever trying to go back to
Dleep. I hate this!!!
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 Anonymous37965, cashart10, gina_re, pirilin, Travelinglady
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Apr 19, 2016, 06:40 AM
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#3
Apr 19, 2016, 06:45 AM
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Four hours isn't enough for me
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Apr 19, 2016, 10:39 AM
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Gah I see pdoc in a couple hours and I'm the walking dead. Trazadone is obviously not helping
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Apr 19, 2016, 10:42 AM
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I wake up at 2. I forced myself to lay there last night...no TV no computer, no nothing. I drifted off and on and woke up firmly at 6. I'm try to train myself from 10-6. But I am falling asleep at about 8
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Apr 19, 2016, 10:51 AM
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1) You are NOT alone.
2) My counselor struggles with this... he always wakes up at 4 (this doesn't make it ok or anything - just an anecdote). 3) Something that works for me is the 100mg Traz and then 10mg Ambien. I know Ambien is supposed to help you fall asleep, not stay asleep, but it does that for me. And no, I'm not taking Ambien CR. Anyway, could be something you ask your pdoc? Take care! |
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Apr 19, 2016, 11:10 AM
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Let us know what the doc says. I was even given Seroquel to knock me out. I thought that was too extreme, but my pdoc was terrified that I would have a full-blown manic attack. I got rid of him later, thank goodness.
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Apr 19, 2016, 11:24 AM
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I have been struggling with the same issue as well...
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Apr 19, 2016, 11:49 AM
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Thanks y'all.
I'll be discussing sleep with him. I get unstable without consistent sleep and lately imnot getting that.
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Apr 19, 2016, 11:55 AM
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Have you tried melatonin? When I take that I have a cozy night of sleep and wake up at seven feeling well rested.
I hope you're able to get some good sleep soon!
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#11
Apr 19, 2016, 12:13 PM
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Melatonin doesn't help me stay asleep either
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Apr 19, 2016, 12:48 PM
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Surroundings can affect it too. Is your room a comfortable temperature? Lights and electronics off? Have you ever tried relaxation techniques and breathing exercises? I would try those first before medication but it's up to you
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#13
Apr 19, 2016, 12:57 PM
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I've found that keeping my room cool and very very dark helps me stay asleep longer. Still have days where I wake up after 4 hours but over all it much better.
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Apr 19, 2016, 01:33 PM
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I do all of that and more
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Apr 19, 2016, 02:53 PM
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When this happens to me a take my PRN benzo (Xanax). I also take saphris at night and a pretty large dose. I'm going through some personal trauma right now and the past few nights I've been drinking. Best sleep I've had in months lol. No I don't condone drinking until you pass out, but I'm pretty desperate for unconsciousness lately.
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Apr 19, 2016, 03:03 PM
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As an ex addict I was skeptical when doc put me on Ambien but it works and I haven't abused it.
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Apr 19, 2016, 03:44 PM
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I've found that Ambien or Saphris both work pretty well.
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#18
Apr 20, 2016, 09:37 AM
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He gave me 50mg of elavil and I slept like a baby!!!!
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