[hester91]

Around thanksgiving, I sent my T ,( while on ambien) an email telling him how much I appreciated him and -"where would I be- if it wasn't for you" ..I have no memory of sending it. .. At my next appointment I was caught off guard when he thanked me for such a "sweet, cute" email. I had no idea to what he was referring so I didn't say anything. When I read the email I was mortified. It was so sappy and needy. . This may seem like a petty thing but It was humiliating. I feel like I gave him so much power . I feel vulnerable and don't think I can go back there.

[IndieVisible]

This sort of thing can happen on Seroquel too lol.

[Nobodyandnothing]

I have had similar experiences with Ambien. It is very scary. Next time you see your T you might want to let him/her know of your situation and the fact you are taking Ambien. This may reduce your embarassment about the email. You probably should let your pdoc know as he/she may want you to taper off Ambien. That's what my pdoc ordered. I am trying benedryl as a substitute. Seems to be doing an OK job. Good luck.

[Canyon]

Can you explain to your T that you were on Ambien and don't remember the email? Maybe tell them how it makes you feel to know that you sent it?

BTW, I had a friend that bought a very expensive guitar on Ebay that had belonged to some rock-n-roller while "asleep" on Ambien. Stuff like that is known to happen. Your T will probably understand.

[Mactastic]

Are you familiar with those tubs of cookie dough they sell in the freezer section? Several years ago I made (and ate) an entire tub of Toll House cookies in an Ambien coma. Needless to say, that was my first and last dose of Ambien. This stuff happens. I understand why you might feel embarrassed and it's pretty awkward when you think about it, but I think you should tell him what really happened. I think he will understand why you feel the way you do and why you felt the need to clear things up.

[healingme4me]

I sent an ambien post,,next door. I learned,,that to take it, be ready to be done with the day,,before taking it. Though sometimes, it feels like there's time before it sets in, it's not worth the morning after, where you ask,,what did I just do.

Mine wasn't anything to such level, but gosh,,what a lesson.

Can't say I've done any sleepwalking on it. Just that, it was as I was falling asleep. Hadn't settled in.
No strange texts or phone calls to report.
Just be in bed, and ready, when taking.

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[crabbypatty]

Originally Posted by IndieVisible

This sort of thing can happen on Seroquel too lol.

Ahh dont say that - i have just started taking Seroquel lol.

[sweepy62]

lol they took me off ambien also, i ate tons and made meals unconciously also my husband said he found me sleeping in the bathtub with my pillows and sheets i would not have believed it if it were not for the pics he took.

[elliemay]

There are a lot of alternatives to Ambien. I've known people actually drive while on it and not remember. It's scary scary scary.

I'm sure your therapist was happy to read your email, telling people how you feel is usually a good thing. I hope you can work through the feelings of giving away your power because, I think, caring for someone actually empowers.

In any case, the ambien thing. I would work on that!

[Lauliza]

I totally understand how you feel, but you can go back. Tell your T that you were on Ambien when you sent the email and it will make complete sense to him. While I was on Ambien I lost a set of car keys and my friend's cell phone in a span of two days. Had no recollection where I was when I had either of them. I also have a friend who took ambien and she often didn't remember driving to work. Very scary! I take trazedone now if I need it.

[IndestructibleGirl]

My goodness I would be SO freaked out if this was me! No wonder you feel vulnerable! I am sure that he will understand though, if you explain?

[wotchermuggle]

Originally Posted by IndieVisible

This sort of thing can happen on Seroquel too lol.

LOL Happened to me too. Damn Seroquel.

You can tell your therapist you didn't realize you sent that. I've apologized after sending really needy emails and explained I do stupid things after taking my meds. It's just something else to talk about and work through.

[skysblue]

hmmm, I've sent vulnerable and needy texts and left similar voicemails with my T with no drug to 'blame'. Maybe this is an opportunity for you to relax into the vulnerability and seek the courage to accept yourself as you are which includes any mistakes you think you make along the way. I mean, nobody's perfect, right?

About insomnia, I've had a terrible time with it. When I requested sleep aid from my doctor, she recommended I try Benadryl first. It works but I wake up a bit groggy and that doesn't feel good.

What HAS worked really really well the past month or so are some herbal teas. I cannot believe how my sleep has improved. The best is 'Bedtime' from Yogi Tea. I also like 'Nighty Night' from Traditional Medicinals.

[unlockingsanity]

Why are some of you suggesting the OP get off the medication?

This is what happens with sleeping pills if you take them and then stay up instead of going to bed. Obviously the OP has been prescribed them for a reason.

I have had similar experiences on Zopiclone and Seroquel. It doesn't happen if I take my meds and go to bed within an hour. If I stay up, I could eat my way through the house, send random emails, do all these things that I'm not aware of until the next day.

It doesn't mean you stop taking the med. You learn how to live around the side effects.

[hester91]

Thanks so much to all. I don't feel quite as embarrassed. Now I can appreciate the humor in it. This may be too much info but I've also initiated sex with my husband. he considers that a positive side effect. Great stories!

[Nobodyandnothing]

Unlockingsanity, my experience with Ambien is related earlier in this post, and I always went directly to bed after taking it and falling asleep. I then, without knowing, have sent e mails (including some of my posts on PC), watching movies, eating bags of potato chips and whole half gallons of ice cream with chocolate topping. I was told by pdoc's NP to stop Ambien immediately.

If use of the med wasn't so serious, I would think my story was hilarious, but it's not.

Hester91, you may want to seek an alternative to Ambien with your pdoc. Best wishes.

[ThisWayOut]

That sounds rough. I have a huge issue with memory problems, so when i started doing scary stuff on ambien then not remember it, i stopped the med. The first time, i was told it was a matter of going too bed then taking it. When stuff continued to happen, i had to come off it (it became life - threatening). If it helps you and you can handle knowing some times you may do embarrassing or weird things while on the med, it's may be beneficial to take. I just don't understand why it's still a legal prescription when so many people have had really serious consequences from taking it. I actually attempted suicide while supposedly sleep. i have known people to drive on it and hurt others as well as themselves. Scary drug!

[reesecups]

On 10mg of Ambien along with 400mg Trazadone, I had no problem. Soon after upping me to 20mg of Ambien I thought I was having these weird dreams about stuffing myself with food and calling my sister and talking to her. It wasn't until the next time that I called her the next day that I mentioned the weird dream and she told me I did call her. Then my room mate confirmed that I had been getting up at night and gorging. The last straw was when I drove through a drive-thru at 1am for a special sandwich and I woke up the next morning realizing I had done that! I cut the Ambien in half, and went back to insomnia. What I found interesting is when I moved and requested my records, my psych had never documented the 20mg of Ambien he had prescribed.