The cool insomnia club

*Beth* · Dec 09, 2019 at 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaula

I'm joining the club. Haven't been sleeping properly since I quit taking Seroquel XR, and it's been 8 or 9 months now. Clearly I get some sleep every now and then, but it's far from normal and there are nights when I don't sleep at all.

Recently stress and my new meds have just made the insomnia worse. But I got 6 hours of sleep last night and that's pretty good compared to the 0-5 hours I usually get. Yay.

I took Seroquel for 7 years and finally was able to stop taking it. I had titrated down slowly (during the last year of taking it). 75mg for a few months, 50mg for some months, 25mg, then finally down to 12.5mg. When I stopped taking the 12.5mg I didn't sleep more than 2 - 3 hours every night. At some point I was sleeping a couple of hours at night, then on and off during the day. It was crazy, and I felt hopeless.

Then the esteemed Dr. W prescribed Zyprexa and voila! I am sleeping better than I have in many years. And I feel, generally, more stable.

Is it possible to change something with your meds so you can sleep?

~Christina · Dec 09, 2019 at 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaula

I'm joining the club. Haven't been sleeping properly since I quit taking Seroquel XR, and it's been 8 or 9 months now. Clearly I get some sleep every now and then, but it's far from normal and there are nights when I don't sleep at all.

Recently stress and my new meds have just made the insomnia worse. But I got 6 hours of sleep last night and that's pretty good compared to the 0-5 hours I usually get. Yay.

Welcome !!!!

Have you told your Pdoc how sleep deprived you are??! Maybe your new Meds will help. Have you been on then long?

*Beth* · Dec 10, 2019 at 07:07 AM

Np sleep 'tyil Brooklyn...

Polibeth · Dec 10, 2019 at 07:39 AM

I slept from about 4am until 6:15 am - yeah. Hopefully I get a nap in before work.

Merlin · Dec 10, 2019 at 07:47 AM

Can I claim early waking as insomnia?

~Christina · Dec 10, 2019 at 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Merlin

Can I claim early waking as insomnia?

Absolutely !! I’m sorry your not sleeping well I know that really effecting your stability

~Christina · Dec 10, 2019 at 08:43 AM

Zero sleeps again!

Sooooo I baked a cake and brownies make potato salad , egg salad and deviled eggs.

Zoom zoom ~

*Beth* · Dec 10, 2019 at 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

Zero sleeps again!

Sooooo I baked a cake and brownies make potato salad , egg salad and deviled eggs.

Zoom zoom ~

I'm so sorry that you had zero sleeps.

Nammu · Dec 10, 2019 at 01:02 PM

I tossed and turned till about 6 am then had a dream that my oldest sister and three babies moved in with mum and me into a basement that was full of boxes and filling up with water. My cat wasn't happy and someone had shaved his body. There were old cars too, model Ts and studebakers too. My sister only has two sons don't know where the three babies came from, plus she's in her 70's!

stacyj1997 · Dec 10, 2019 at 01:09 PM

Ugh insomnia does suck like a lot, even with sleep meds I have trouble staying asleep. Any tips?
PS Got the gold star!

~Christina · Dec 10, 2019 at 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

I tossed and turned till about 6 am then had a dream that my oldest sister and three babies moved in with mum and me into a basement that was full of boxes and filling up with water. My cat wasn't happy and someone had shaved his body. There were old cars too, model Ts and studebakers too. My sister only has two sons don't know where the three babies came from, plus she's in her 70's!

I love your dreams !

Shaula · Dec 10, 2019 at 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

Welcome !!!!

Have you told your Pdoc how sleep deprived you are??! Maybe your new Meds will help. Have you been on then long?

I woke up an hour before my alarm, but managed to get 6 hours of sleep again. I feel otherwise good except maybe a bit wired. And yes, my pdoc, she's aware of my sleep deprivation. I've been on my new meds for about 6 weeks now and I've been told one of the side effects is that they possibly make your insomnia worse.

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Originally Posted by BethRags

Is it possible to change something with your meds so you can sleep?

I don't think there's much to do. I've tried zopiclone but my sleep gets more interrupted than without it. If I become very desperate, I might be able to agree to take a lowish dose of Seroquel XR. I stopped taking Seroquel because it increased my appetite so much, and that's why I'm scared of Zyprexa too. I feel like my sleep is getting slowly better. At least I hope that's the case and not just a couple of good nights

*Beth* · Dec 10, 2019 at 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaula

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I don't think there's much to do. I've tried zopiclone but my sleep gets more interrupted than without it. If I become very desperate, I might be able to agree to take a lowish dose of Seroquel XR. I stopped taking Seroquel because it increased my appetite so much, and that's why I'm scared of Zyprexa too. I feel like my sleep is getting slowly better. At least I hope that's the case and not just a couple of good nights

I gained 147lbs on Seroquel (started at 110lbs).

I don't know what it's called in Finland, but you must have some over the counter sleep aids. Would it be possible for you to take a sleep aid for a week or so? I took ZZZQuil for a week after stopping the Seroquel and it did help to reset my sleep.

~Christina · Dec 10, 2019 at 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaula

I woke up an hour before my alarm, but managed to get 6 hours of sleep again. I feel otherwise good except maybe a bit wired. And yes, my pdoc, she's aware of my sleep deprivation. I've been on my new meds for about 6 weeks now and I've been told one of the side effects is that they possibly make your insomnia worse.

I don't think there's much to do. I've tried zopiclone but my sleep gets more interrupted than without it. If I become very desperate, I might be able to agree to take a lowish dose of Seroquel XR. I stopped taking Seroquel because it increased my appetite so much, and that's why I'm scared of Zyprexa too. I feel like my sleep is getting slowly better. At least I hope that's the case and not just a couple of good nights

Sleep is such a tricky creature to capture for sure ! I’m glad that your have a positive attitude and have options to try. I hope you get more than 6 tonight

~Christina · Dec 10, 2019 at 09:18 PM

I am going to force myself to stay in bed at least 6 hours, I do feel I will get at least some sleep I’m taking an xtra Xanax and a gabapentin. So if nothing else it might help my pain so I can find a comfortable position.

If I don’t sleep I don’t ..I no longer get all stressed about it.

Hope everyone gets deep restorative sleep tonight

*Beth* · Dec 10, 2019 at 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BethRags

I gained 147lbs on Seroquel (started at 110lbs).

I don't know what it's called in Finland, but you must have some over the counter sleep aids. Would it be possible for you to take a sleep aid for a week or so? I took ZZZQuil for a week after stopping the Seroquel and it did help to reset my sleep.

Sorry about the "Finland" - I meant Europe!

Polibeth · Dec 11, 2019 at 01:33 AM

My therapist asked me to email my pdoc regarding my insomnia and hypomania. I did as she asked.

I work in a hospital and I cannot even begin to tell you how many mental health issues we are seeing this time of the year

Scooter9 · Dec 11, 2019 at 08:06 AM

I was so tired the other night that I went to bed at 730. I woke up at midnight and ended up staying awake all night.

The next night I did something similar but this time I tried to sleep again at 2am. I managed to get a few more hours. That's good but I'm still very tired.

Maybe it'll be like this for a while - sleeping in 2 shifts. Better than only 4 hours I guess.

Tucson · Dec 11, 2019 at 08:15 AM

I have slept from 2:30 AM to 5 AM today. Now I am listening to some music.

Nammu · Dec 11, 2019 at 11:31 AM

I read far to much. Was about 3am when I turned off my light, then tossed and turned until 9:30.

Christina I hope you managed to get some deep restful sleep. You really need it.

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Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Dec 10, 2019 at 07:07 AM #63 Np sleep 'tyil Brooklyn... __________________

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stacyj1997 New Member Member Since Dec 2019 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2 4	Dec 10, 2019 at 01:09 PM #70 Ugh insomnia does suck like a lot, even with sleep meds I have trouble staying asleep. Any tips? PS Got the gold star!

Polibeth Poohbah Member Since Jun 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 1,193 9 2,235 hugs given	Dec 11, 2019 at 01:33 AM #77 My therapist asked me to email my pdoc regarding my insomnia and hypomania. I did as she asked. I work in a hospital and I cannot even begin to tell you how many mental health issues we are seeing this time of the year

Tucson Grand Magnate Member Since Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,105 9 16 hugs given	Dec 11, 2019 at 08:15 AM #79 I have slept from 2:30 AM to 5 AM today. Now I am listening to some music. __________________ Dx: Bipolar I, ADD, GAD. Rx: Fluoxetine, Buproprion, Olanzapine, Lamictal, and Strattera.