Sleep is going backwards....what's up?

[NeedsEncouragement]

Today (Tuesday) is day 15 on withdrawal for opiates.  During that 15 days, sleep has been an issue, but was continually getting better until 2 nights ago.  Now, no matter what time I go to bed, I am awake at 1am and that is it for the night. In the beginning of this journey, I was taking 10mg of Ambien and 0.25mg of Xanax to sleep.  Now, I am down to 2mg of Melatonin and 1/4 of a Xanax. This did start the first night I went from 1/2 Xanax to 1/4, but I had been tapering for over a week and really do not feel that it could make that much difference.  Has anyone else experienced this?  I was so hopeful because each night last week, sleep seemed to get better, even if only by 30mins.  What else can I do?  I am really apprehensive that with continued nights like this, I am setting myself up for more migranes.  I have always been a person who needs my 8hrs. Thanks!

[NeedsEncouragement]

Randy~ I was told that you can take it and then if you wake up, repeat it.  That might help get you another few hours.  I think that is the best way to go on the Ambien.  With Ambien, a person should get 8 consecutive hours of sleep.  I don't think our bodies are going to let us do that right now, regardless of what we take.  Congrats!!  

I think last night was better, at least I was able to stay in bed until 5.  1 am is my marker though.  I don't know why.  Regardless of when I go to bed, I wake up at 1am.  

I couldn't tell any difference with the new product I bought.  I think sleep exhaustion is setting in.  I was able to "nap"  a little today and that is new!  

Thanks!

[laurel453]

all the ingredients from that product sound great... hope it works and you know... lots of patience ;)

Randy, i did take a larger dose at my worst nights, i think up to 10 mg is still quite safe... you could try increasing the dose instead of the ambien and give a try. Btw, make sure that you stay in a dark room because this is how it works , good luck !

[RandyHunt]

Hi Needs and everyone else -

Congratulations!  We made it to day 17!  I tried 2mg melatonin last night - it helped but I still couldn't really sleep, so I took 10 mg Ambien and slept for 4 hours or so.  But then the anxiety set it big-time.  About 3 AM couldn't sleep anymore, just tossing and turning, with lots of anxiety.  Seems the Ambien is not worth it all all for me - I'm done with it.

My Doc suggested Benadryl for sleep but that aggravates my prostate and so can't take it.  Anybody have any other OTC or generic suggestions for sleep?  Should I try a larger dose of melatonin?  How long does the sleep disturbace last from the hydro withdrawal?

Thanks -

[NeedsEncouragement]

I wish I could report last night was better, but last night was zero....however, I think it was because I was in a hospital room with my brother who got suddenly ill yesterday.  I went to the local pharmacy when I found out I needed to stay with him and got a product called Sleep by Nature Made.  it has Melatonin, L-Theanine, Chamomile Flower Extract, Passion Flower Extract and Lemon Balm Leaf Extract.  I took it and I felt sleepy.....so I am very hopeful for tonight. Thanks for everything...I really appreciate it!!

[atthebeach]

were you able to get the valerian root,passion flower or the teas?
i hope and pray you have a more restful night.keep the faith, keep fighting the good fight.
sending hugs and prayers,
debbie

[NeedsEncouragement]

Sounds great!  I hope the Melatonin works well for you tonight!