Permanent Chronic Insomnia

Posted 5 years ago, 4 users are following.

Sazza1234

I've had Chronic Insomnia for 21 years, this year. I can't work and feel continually fatigued and unwell. I meditate In bed all night, for a form of sleep and have light R.E.M sleep. It all started with bad anxiety and reversing it through CBT Is Impossible, as functioning everyday would be even harder than It is already. I get through because I have strong genes and am naturally tough, but it is hard socialising, etc.

Sarah Breen

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sandy15271 Sazza1234

Posted 5 years ago

hi have you tried hypnotherapy ??
i go to one all the time for my anxiety its pretty amazing..
also on facebook theres a page i think its chloe something or calm i cant remember but ill try looking for it but have a look
liz62218 Sazza1234

Posted 5 years ago

i take 50 mg quetiapine it as an off label use for insomnia
- Gareth51625 liz62218
  
  Posted 5 years ago
  
  Hi Liz. I'm surprised you are prescribed Quetiapine off label for insomnia as it's an anti-psychotic drug which can be almost impossible to come off, most doctors are unwilling to prescribe it unless you also have bi polar or schizophrenia. Have you not tried Amitriptyline or Mirtazapine?
- liz62218 Gareth51625
  
  Posted 5 years ago
  
  yes i have tried bothit was the psychiatrist who prescribed q for me
sandy15271 Sazza1234

Posted 5 years ago

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