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Insomnia

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Amalie13
Amalie13

Hello ladies.  My sleep schedule is completely out of kilter.  I can sleep from 4 AM to noon.   Which would be great, however I have a normal work schedule.  Ativan used to help me fall asleep at a timely hour, but no longer does the trick.   Any suggestions?  I have taken an antidepressant for 18 years, which probably has contributed to my insomnia (according to what I have read).  

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  • lori93950
    lori93950 Amalie13

    Posted

    My sleep also went cuckoo I was waking up at 4.30am unable to get back to sleep . Begged dr for pills and finally gave me Olanzapine which put me back on a good sleeping schedule . They don’t make you groggy the next day and literally saved me ! 

    I only take them now if I need a good nights sleep or have an appt . Also try melatonin and Gaia night time syrup . Medical marijuana knocks you out too and it’s legal in California not sure where you are ? 

  • lucy007
    lucy007 Amalie13

    Posted

    Hi i also have had insominia for now over a year it wears you down its an every night occurance and i feel i have aged big time because of it i get 2 hours sleep if i am lucky the doctors have given up on me as they just try you on so many different antidepressants some say it anxiety some say its peri i have wine it helps

  • laura_05315
    laura_05315 Amalie13

    Posted

    Hi i had major insomnia for months, am on sleeping tablets zoplicone 7.5 mg seem to help me now, have some nights  am not settled, but getting sleep mostly just the other side affects i am dealing with the sweats n depression are awful x  
  • Nancy2121
    Nancy2121 Amalie13

    Posted

    Was up for 36 hours straight about a month ago. Have been using cbd oil for almost a month. NOT ONLY has it helped with sleep, but the aches/pains have improved. Hope you find some relief.

    • lori93950
      lori93950 Nancy2121

      Posted

      Yes I take the THC chocolate it knocks me out only downside is makes you hungry sometimes in the middle of the night but definitely relaxes you and helps you sleep . 
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