The cool insomnia club #2

*Beth* · Sep 12, 2020 at 11:13 AM

I dreamt I was to go grocery shopping, but when I entered the store instead of food there were great works of art, mostly paintings, everywhere. A few sculptures displayed. Some where pieces I've seen in various museums, some were art works I've seen in books or online. The dream was absolutely incredible.

Mountaindewed · Sep 13, 2020 at 03:32 AM

Another night of getting up at 2:30. I thought I was going to wake up at 11:30 but luckily I got back to sleep after a melatonin. I know I had a lot of caffeine yesterday. At least I went to bed at 7 last night so I got a decent amount sleep. Only Monday and Wednesday nights were good nights for sleep this week. The others were awful and that was just this week.

Sep 13, 2020 at 08:12 AM

up all night!

~Christina · Sep 13, 2020 at 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

up all night!

What do you do when you simply can't sleep???

I read books in a night or watch favorite tv show or movie(s)

Fuzzybear · Sep 13, 2020 at 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

up all night!

I wonder why they don't prescribe seroquel or something sedating. Maybe they do

They prescribed that to me. I had to come off it. I doubt if I will sleep tonight

Jmayfair · Sep 13, 2020 at 07:05 PM

My pdoc has me on 1.5mg of lorazepam and some 200mg of gabapentin to use at night to help me sleep. Lately it hasn't quite cut it. Need to chase it with Zzzquil. That helps a lot but I wish there were something better. This seroquel dosage makes me want to ask my doc about it. Any side effects?

*Beth* · Sep 13, 2020 at 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmayfair

My pdoc has me on 1.5mg of lorazepam and some 200mg of gabapentin to use at night to help me sleep. Lately it hasn't quite cut it. Need to chase it with Zzzquil. That helps a lot but I wish there were something better. This seroquel dosage makes me want to ask my doc about it. Any side effects?

I chase Seroquel (25mg) with ZzzQuil, too. There used to be something called Simply Sleep, little blue tablets, that were the best OTC sleep med I've veer found. Then the stuff stopped being sold here - but I've noticed that Amazon sells it.

Side effects of Seroquel, do you mean? Well, dosage for sleep is always very low, between 12.5 and 50mgs. For me, Seroquel has caused major weight gain even at a low dose. Seroquel is notorious for causing weight gain. The problem is, it really does induce sleep.

Besides weight gain, Seroquel is like any antipsychotic, with the same side effects.

Mountaindewed · Sep 14, 2020 at 12:21 AM

I woke up half awake at 11:40. I quickly tried going back to sleep. No luck. It seems I always wake up either at 11:40 or 2:30. Even if I get to bed at 8. But this is happening basically every night now. And I am legitimately concerned for my physical health. My mental health seems to be ok now.

Sep 14, 2020 at 04:07 AM

I haven't had a decent night's sleep in several months. This is driving me batty. Its the stress of moving.. it's the job, I just want peace. Cant remember the last time I had any pleasant dream. I hope I'll catch up soon. I feel so physically sick too. Whine.

Sep 14, 2020 at 09:08 AM

up all night!

*Beth* · Sep 14, 2020 at 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

up all night!

Are you able to sleep during the day at all? I feel so bad for you.

*Beth* · Sep 15, 2020 at 02:28 AM

No ZzzQuil, no sleep. Seroquil alone isn't doing it. Torture to fall into a sort-of sleep for 5 minutes, then awaken. Same thing over and over. Finally giving up and taking ZzzQuil.

Mountaindewed · Sep 15, 2020 at 03:10 AM

I fell asleep at 6:30. I woke up at 2:30. I didn’t take any melatonin or anything. I feel like I’m going to throw up though so I’m glad I cancelled my appointment.

Sep 15, 2020 at 08:28 AM

up all night!

bpcyclist · Sep 15, 2020 at 08:42 AM

He let me sleep til 6. Yay!!!!

HALLIEBETH87 · Sep 15, 2020 at 09:20 PM

I cant wait to get my cpap machine so i will get actual good restful sleep. its been years..

The Black Dog · Sep 16, 2020 at 03:39 AM

If i fall asleep for up to 4 hrs then wake up for whatever reason then Im up for the rest of the night and day. I was really stressed out which makes me tired and fell asleep at 8pm. Woke up at midnight and cant fall asleep again. Any suggestions on a hobby you can do quietly in the middle of the night????

Nammu · Sep 16, 2020 at 03:42 AM

Ugh, night number two that I can’t sleep. I just couldn’t lay there any longer.

Living in LaLa Land · Sep 16, 2020 at 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by The Black Dog

If i fall asleep for up to 4 hrs then wake up for whatever reason then Im up for the rest of the night and day. I was really stressed out which makes me tired and fell asleep at 8pm. Woke up at midnight and cant fall asleep again. Any suggestions on a hobby you can do quietly in the middle of the night????

Coloring books. Listen to audiobooks or music. Sewing/Crocheting.

Slept four hours and some change. Holding on, but hands are slipping. Second night of a mini panic attack. Nose feels stuffy. Can't open the door or windows too long because of smoky smell (I live in L.A.). Trying hard, but if I don't get medical intervention soon I'll fall (I have a therapist appointment on Monday and some bloodwork tomorrow for a physical. Time's ticking and I'm growing impatient that's all).

Feeling isolated. My husband and kids continue their support, but something's got to give I guess.

*Beth* · Sep 16, 2020 at 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by The Black Dog

If i fall asleep for up to 4 hrs then wake up for whatever reason then Im up for the rest of the night and day. I was really stressed out which makes me tired and fell asleep at 8pm. Woke up at midnight and cant fall asleep again. Any suggestions on a hobby you can do quietly in the middle of the night????

Any kind of art or craft work.

2 nights in a row of true nightmares. Unusual for me. Maybe I'll start listening to binaural beats before sleep time again.

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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	Sep 12, 2020 at 11:13 AM #361 I dreamt I was to go grocery shopping, but when I entered the store instead of food there were great works of art, mostly paintings, everywhere. A few sculptures displayed. Some where pieces I've seen in various museums, some were art works I've seen in books or online. The dream was absolutely incredible. __________________

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Sep 13, 2020 at 08:12 AM #363 up all night!

Jmayfair Member Member Since Feb 2020 Location: NYC Posts: 75 4	Sep 13, 2020 at 07:05 PM #366 My pdoc has me on 1.5mg of lorazepam and some 200mg of gabapentin to use at night to help me sleep. Lately it hasn't quite cut it. Need to chase it with Zzzquil. That helps a lot but I wish there were something better. This seroquel dosage makes me want to ask my doc about it. Any side effects?

Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,199 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,765 hugs given	Sep 14, 2020 at 12:21 AM #368 I woke up half awake at 11:40. I quickly tried going back to sleep. No luck. It seems I always wake up either at 11:40 or 2:30. Even if I get to bed at 8. But this is happening basically every night now. And I am legitimately concerned for my physical health. My mental health seems to be ok now. __________________ Ridin' with Biden

Anonymous445852 Guest Posts: n/a	Sep 14, 2020 at 04:07 AM #369 I haven't had a decent night's sleep in several months. This is driving me batty. Its the stress of moving.. it's the job, I just want peace. Cant remember the last time I had any pleasant dream. I hope I'll catch up soon. I feel so physically sick too. Whine.

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Sep 14, 2020 at 09:08 AM #370 up all night!

Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Sep 15, 2020 at 02:28 AM #372 No ZzzQuil, no sleep. Seroquil alone isn't doing it. Torture to fall into a sort-of sleep for 5 minutes, then awaken. Same thing over and over. Finally giving up and taking ZzzQuil. __________________

Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,199 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,765 hugs given	Sep 15, 2020 at 03:10 AM #373 I fell asleep at 6:30. I woke up at 2:30. I didn’t take any melatonin or anything. I feel like I’m going to throw up though so I’m glad I cancelled my appointment. __________________ Ridin' with Biden

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Sep 15, 2020 at 08:28 AM #374 up all night!

HALLIEBETH87 Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 11,197 19 2,742 hugs given	Sep 15, 2020 at 09:20 PM #376 I cant wait to get my cpap machine so i will get actual good restful sleep. its been years.. __________________ Bipolar 1 w/psychotic features or schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety OCD celexa, prazosin, Lybalvi and prn zyprexa and klonopin

The Black Dog Member Member Since Jun 2020 Location: Long Island Posts: 85 3 8 hugs given	Sep 16, 2020 at 03:39 AM #377 If i fall asleep for up to 4 hrs then wake up for whatever reason then Im up for the rest of the night and day. I was really stressed out which makes me tired and fell asleep at 8pm. Woke up at midnight and cant fall asleep again. Any suggestions on a hobby you can do quietly in the middle of the night???? __________________ Bipolar 1 -Keep Calm And Carry On-

Nammu Crone Member Since May 2010 Location: Some where between my inner mind and the solar system. Posts: 71,359 (SuperPoster!) 13 53.6k hugs given	Sep 16, 2020 at 03:42 AM #378 Ugh, night number two that I can’t sleep. I just couldn’t lay there any longer. __________________ *Nammu* …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann