The cool insomnia club

Polibeth · Feb 21, 2020 at 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

I hope that as time passes your sleep will even out to a solid deep restful sleep with no interruptions..

How are you feeling otherwise ??

I'm doing so much better on Vraylar. I even returned to work

Fuzzybear · Feb 21, 2020 at 10:29 AM

I had some sleep, I woke up feeling grrrr. Papa bear had nightmares, he had a sore head last night. It was ''my fault'' since I tried to talk to him when he was watching tv. I'm concerned about a good friend. I have been for a while.

I posted in an ''addiction'' thread in reply to someone else. I do not have ''addictions'' unlike some cruel people in the foo (family of origin) I do not think most with addictions are cruel. But they were

I only sent hugs.

Feb 21, 2020 at 01:12 PM

Not quite "insomnia," but I woke up 5 or 6 times last night. Very broken sleep. I still got 7 hours (or maybe a little less than that when you consider that I kept waking up), but it just sucked that I kept waking up every hour (more or less). I hope that tonight is a better night.

I may give melatonin a shot again. Maybe if I keep taking it, it'll eventually help me sleep through the night.

I could sure use a klonopin right about now to relax me enough for sleep, and I don't even like taking that stuff!!

Breaking Dawn · Feb 21, 2020 at 01:12 PM

My insomnia is really crazy at the moment.

Often lately my body has been forcing me to fall asleep in the afternoon or early evening & then I wake up between 10PM & midnight & can't go back to sleep. So my sleeping clock is REALLY messed up now.

*Beth* · Feb 22, 2020 at 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

My insomnia is really crazy at the moment.

Often lately my body has been forcing me to fall asleep in the afternoon or early evening & then I wake up between 10PM & midnight & can't go back to sleep. So my sleeping clock is REALLY messed up now.

That's what happens to me. I'm so sleepy I can't function at 7 p.m. Then awake at midnight.

Nammu · Feb 22, 2020 at 11:58 AM

Took two full ambien last night and slept.

Was meeting my cousin on a plane. She arranged for us to fly to Huston. There was a mix up and I was to catch a different plane. It was a small plane but big enough to have two middle seats. I sat in the very front next to an older lady. Mid 60's with the dyed perm hair. Slender and dressed in a brown pantsuit. I reached over head for my menu. They had you fill out you dinner choices. The two of us discussioed tea V's coffee then she marked her choices on my menu. There was a full beauty shop nail and make up counter in front of us. And we both decided to get make overs. They had cleaned my face and done one eye when the tea came. Then we started flying low over the city of Huston. We went very low and a tran entertainment lady jumped out into the middle of a festival as tho it had been planed. Then we were taxing down the runway and the whole nose came off the plane so people could exit.

~Christina · Feb 23, 2020 at 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

Took two full ambien last night and slept.

Was meeting my cousin on a plane. She arranged for us to fly to Huston. There was a mix up and I was to catch a different plane. It was a small plane but big enough to have two middle seats. I sat in the very front next to an older lady. Mid 60's with the dyed perm hair. Slender and dressed in a brown pantsuit. I reached over head for my menu. They had you fill out you dinner choices. The two of us discussioed tea V's coffee then she marked her choices on my menu. There was a full beauty shop nail and make up counter in front of us. And we both decided to get make overs. They had cleaned my face and done one eye when the tea came. Then we started flying low over the city of Huston. We went very low and a tran entertainment lady jumped out into the middle of a festival as tho it had been planed. Then we were taxing down the runway and the whole nose came off the plane so people could exit.

Amazing

*Beth* · Feb 23, 2020 at 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nammu

Took two full ambien last night and slept.

Was meeting my cousin on a plane. She arranged for us to fly to Huston. There was a mix up and I was to catch a different plane. It was a small plane but big enough to have two middle seats. I sat in the very front next to an older lady. Mid 60's with the dyed perm hair. Slender and dressed in a brown pantsuit. I reached over head for my menu. They had you fill out you dinner choices. The two of us discussioed tea V's coffee then she marked her choices on my menu. There was a full beauty shop nail and make up counter in front of us. And we both decided to get make overs. They had cleaned my face and done one eye when the tea came. Then we started flying low over the city of Huston. We went very low and a tran entertainment lady jumped out into the middle of a festival as tho it had been planed. Then we were taxing down the runway and the whole nose came off the plane so people could exit.

Cool ride!

Breaking Dawn · Feb 23, 2020 at 06:43 AM

really cool.

VerMOZZica · Feb 23, 2020 at 09:16 AM

I `ve had insomnia for years and needed meds to be able to sleep. I still wake up several times at night and also have been awoken by nightmares. My meds have not been helping. I woke up at three in the morning and am so tired but I still can`t sleep.

~Christina · Feb 23, 2020 at 11:10 PM

My sleep is just wacky right now , again . I’m back to sleep great one night then little to none for a day or 2 ?? .. I’m grateful my cell phone tells me what day it is , because sometimes I really am not sure LOL

liveforsummer · Feb 23, 2020 at 11:30 PM

Never would have guessed I’d qualify for this club...used to sleep like a log until 10 years or so ago. Now just keeps getting worse. Some nights I cave and take 1-2 mg Ativan along with the 15 mg zopiclone I already take and I will still wake in the night.
I’m hoping for decent zzzzzz’s for everyone tonight.
Hugs x

Polibeth · Feb 24, 2020 at 12:58 AM

I slept slightly better last night. I just got home from work and it was a busy and draining shift so it'll take a while for me to settle down. We have painters coming sometime tomorrow after 9am.

~Christina · Feb 24, 2020 at 01:48 AM

Try for sleep or binge some ER .... difficult choice sometimes.

Tucson · Feb 24, 2020 at 06:39 AM

Problems sleeping. Perhaps a hot chocolate is in order here?

Breaking Dawn · Feb 24, 2020 at 09:22 AM

My sleeping episodes are all over the place, very irregular, & never enough. I don't take any medication for sleep; afraid to. But maybe I should try melatonin. Is there anything I should be aware of?

~Christina · Feb 24, 2020 at 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

My sleeping episodes are all over the place, very irregular, & never enough. I don't take any medication for sleep; afraid to. But maybe I should try melatonin. Is there anything I should be aware of?

Melatonin either works or not for most people. It’s not going to be like taking a benzo or sleeping Med and it knock you out.

Lots of people try it for couple days and give up.. melatonin is one that often needs a bit of time to build up in your system.

I’ve never heard of any side effects from it. Some people find they need to take it earlier in the evening as they note takes them a bit longer to get moving the next day.

I take it for a few months and it stops helping so I quit for a couple months, I’m due to get back on it.

Tucson · Feb 25, 2020 at 12:24 AM

Melatonin + Valerian Root is a strong combination. CBD can help you relax. A double or triple dose of the Nyquil, the one with alcohol, can work well. I got only a half a dozen hours of interrupted sleep. This has not happened in a long time.

~Christina · Feb 25, 2020 at 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tucson

Melatonin + Valerian Root is a strong combination. I got only a half a dozen hours of interrupted sleep. This has not happened in a long time.

Yes Valerian root can be helpful but it’s very risky mixing it with numerous psych meds, it’s defiantly a question to ask a Pdoc before taking.

Tucson · Feb 25, 2020 at 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

Yes Valerian root can be helpful but it’s very risky mixing it with numerous psych meds, it’s defiantly a question to ask a Pdoc before taking.

That is a good idea. Also WebMD lists the interactions between meds and different herbs. Valerian: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning

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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Feb 21, 2020 at 01:12 PM #384 My insomnia is really crazy at the moment. Often lately my body has been forcing me to fall asleep in the afternoon or early evening & then I wake up between 10PM & midnight & can't go back to sleep. So my sleeping clock is REALLY messed up now.

Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Feb 23, 2020 at 06:43 AM #389 really cool.

VerMOZZica Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Nov 2009 Location: This Unhappy Planet Posts: 23,868 (SuperPoster!) 14 1,708 hugs given	Feb 23, 2020 at 09:16 AM #390 I `ve had insomnia for years and needed meds to be able to sleep. I still wake up several times at night and also have been awoken by nightmares. My meds have not been helping. I woke up at three in the morning and am so tired but I still can`t sleep. __________________

~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 12 12.7k hugs given	Feb 23, 2020 at 11:10 PM #391 My sleep is just wacky right now , again . I’m back to sleep great one night then little to none for a day or 2 ?? .. I’m grateful my cell phone tells me what day it is , because sometimes I really am not sure LOL __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~

liveforsummer Grand Poohbah Member Since Jun 2017 Location: Home Posts: 1,642 6 5,137 hugs given	Feb 23, 2020 at 11:30 PM #392 Never would have guessed I’d qualify for this club...used to sleep like a log until 10 years or so ago. Now just keeps getting worse. Some nights I cave and take 1-2 mg Ativan along with the 15 mg zopiclone I already take and I will still wake in the night. I’m hoping for decent zzzzzz’s for everyone tonight. Hugs x

Polibeth Poohbah Member Since Jun 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 1,193 9 2,235 hugs given	Feb 24, 2020 at 12:58 AM #393 I slept slightly better last night. I just got home from work and it was a busy and draining shift so it'll take a while for me to settle down. We have painters coming sometime tomorrow after 9am.

~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 12 12.7k hugs given	Feb 24, 2020 at 01:48 AM #394 Try for sleep or binge some ER .... difficult choice sometimes. __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~

Tucson Grand Magnate Member Since Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,105 9 16 hugs given	Feb 24, 2020 at 06:39 AM #395 Problems sleeping. Perhaps a hot chocolate is in order here? __________________ Dx: Bipolar I, ADD, GAD. Rx: Fluoxetine, Buproprion, Olanzapine, Lamictal, and Strattera.

Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Feb 24, 2020 at 09:22 AM #396 My sleeping episodes are all over the place, very irregular, & never enough. I don't take any medication for sleep; afraid to. But maybe I should try melatonin. Is there anything I should be aware of?

Tucson Grand Magnate Member Since Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,105 9 16 hugs given	Feb 25, 2020 at 12:24 AM #398 Melatonin + Valerian Root is a strong combination. CBD can help you relax. A double or triple dose of the Nyquil, the one with alcohol, can work well. I got only a half a dozen hours of interrupted sleep. This has not happened in a long time. __________________ Dx: Bipolar I, ADD, GAD. Rx: Fluoxetine, Buproprion, Olanzapine, Lamictal, and Strattera.