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Chinadoll1968
Chinadoll1968

Hi I’m paula and iv bn diagnosed with anxiety, depression,P.t.s disorder and ocd for the past year iv suffered chronic insomnia only sleeping 3 nights out of 7 and that’s on a good week I’m that tired i have hallucinations my doctor won’t prescribe pills I’m on enough iv tried various things no caffeine hot bath coco sleep music meditation but nothink helps then I get spasms and cramp in my legs , desperate for some help

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  • ivy482017
    ivy482017 Chinadoll1968

    Posted

    Hello Chinadoll, so sorry you are going through this. I can't even imagine what it feels like to not sleep to that extent. I don't sleep well, but not your level. I would suggest seeing a sleep expert if you haven't already. Maybe try herbals. I hope you feel better and get the rest you deserve.

    • Chinadoll1968
      Chinadoll1968 ivy482017

      Posted

      Thank you ivy iv tryed everythink Hun just getting through one day at a time to be honest 
    • pamela51740
      pamela51740 Chinadoll1968

      Posted

      Are you on any antidepressants? Have you tried mirtazapine which is a antidepressant but gives you a good night's sleep, it puts you asleep within 30 mins of taking it. Xx

    • Chinadoll1968
      Chinadoll1968 pamela51740

      Posted

      Hi Pam iv was put on mirtazapine 3 months ago worked for a few weeks then it stopped to be honest iv suffered since a baby the put me on medication then but it’s never bn this severe 
  • sylwia30346
    sylwia30346 Chinadoll1968

    Posted

    Hey girl, so sorry to hear you are going through such a rough time sad esp that sleep is cruical! For me more than anything sleep has helped as your brain and body needs a break and recovery. I would change the dr if I was you! Why won't he give you any medication? What's his explanation? If you have a chance for trying out acupuncture, give it a go.

  • Meriilhou
    Meriilhou Chinadoll1968

    Posted

    So sorry for what you are going through... If medicine don't working than why not some physical workouts .

  • brown45840
    brown45840 Chinadoll1968

    Posted

    Hi Chinadoll,

    So sorry to hear what you are going thru. My heart goes out to you. I know how you feel, because I went thru a bad period myself, where I didn't sleep for a whole week. My doctor started me on doxepin and that helped me alot. Hope you are doing better by now. Best wishes!!

     

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