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Horrible Insomnia HELP

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keri39353
keri39353

I'm having trouble falling and staying asleep....I'm only getting about 2-3 hours a night. Anyone else ???

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  • Guest
    Guest keri39353

    Posted

    Yes I take 2 mg of klonopin which gives me 3 hours of sleep and bought a fisher Wallace simulator. I just got it so I’m not sure. Check out the website
  • tara07
    tara07 keri39353

    Posted

    I take quatepin 10pmg and zoplicone and still don't sleep all night

  • jean68130
    jean68130 keri39353

    Posted

    Yes I'm the same. I go to bed and read for half an hour and fall asleep as I am exhausted then after an hour I am  wide awake and have to read again to feel sleepy - this goes on all night. I have sent away for some sleeping aid - hope they work. Getting worried as I read that lack of sleep can cause all kinds of probs??

    Regards

    J

    • jean68130
      jean68130 Guest

      Posted

      Melatonin - they 'do' various strengths so I ordered the strongest - when it arrives and I try it I'll report back.

      Jean

    • Guest
      Guest jean68130

      Posted

      I tried melatonin, valerian root, zzzzquill and a list of crap that Sprouts endorses. None of it worked for me
  • Guest
    Guest keri39353

    Posted

    Don’t try valerian root.  You’ll be up all nite peeing
  • christine66659
    christine66659 keri39353

    Posted

    It is the worry of not sleeping that is preventing you from sleeping ..I had this for six mths read what guy meadow writes about insomnia.. one insomnia is normal and affects everyone at some point...don't worry about not sleeping..stay in bed unlike all these others who say get out of bed...resting is better than getting up and walking around...stop with negative talk..I can't sleep oh no here we go again....you will survive...he said look at an insomniacs bedside table full of books lavender .sleeping tablets etc..this can enhance sleep anxiety and fuel the anxiety even more..he is totally right...good luck..I was sleeping 12 hrs and awake 36...also other erratic sleep patterns...and deffo don't stop living go out exercise see your friends..don't let insomnia win and deffo don't label yourself an insomniac..you are just having trouble sleeping...

  • tara07
    tara07 keri39353

    Posted

    I'm on zoplicone 7.5mg still not working I'm exhausted

  • georgia0929
    georgia0929 keri39353

    Posted

    I had trouble sleeping for 17 years, it's because of my depressive state. I researched for my sleep disorder and from what I have gathered, I learned that a person should tire himself all day. Like doing some strenuous tasks, not drinking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks 6 hours prior to bed time, listening to soft and calm music, changing your pillow cases often, having a warm shower, lavender scent may also help, as well as drinking hot milk. 

    I also play video games to help tire my eyes an hour before sleep and make sure that your room is quiet and free from distractions. I'm insomnia free for almost 2 months now. Hope these could help you. 

    • jean68130
      jean68130 georgia0929

      Posted

      Hi, I have just received some OTC sleeping pills Melatonin  and the bottle says 'may cause drowsiness'????

      Saying that I did buy a packet of nuts that said 'may contain nuts' - what's the world coming to I ask myself??

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