sleep

[jetti01]

Why is it on night 7 I cant sleep at all?  I did good the night before but last night was horrible.  I feel tired all day and refuse to nap.  Stay up as late as I can and then as soon as I hit the pillow, boom I am up!!!!!!!!!!  This *****!  I am getting up and at it by 7am and feel good in the mornings, dont even think about the pills until I cant sleep.  Blah Blah I know stick it out.  I will but man this is not fun!

[Rich99]

This was the worst lesson I learned during the 14 years of treating my fibromyalgia condition which is a sleep disorder in itself for me.     These chemicals disrupt the brain and body's chemistry which control our body functions,  one of which is the sleep/wake cycle.     You're getting there but you'll need patience until your brain gets the message (when these drugs dwindle to very little) that it has to once again produce its own chemicals for sleep/wake.

[Greatgreebo]

It comes in waves....you will sleep for a couple of days and then you won't.
For OTC you can use 5-HTP (check with your Doc. if you are on SSRI anti-depressants) and Benadryl. It helps make you a little drowsy.
If you can't sleep don't dwell on it......just remember This Too Shall Pass and keep looking forward to a cleaner, happier tomorrow. You will eventually get back to sleeping normal.

Stay strong,
Greatgreebo

[JenniferLutt]

Unfortunately that is the way it goes some times. If I didnt take some meds to knock me out then I wouldnt sleep either. I am sorry you are having a rough time but just remember one day you will be able to sleep again. I have been fighting insomnia for years which made it that much harder for me to sleep. But luckily I remembered I had some seraquil in the medicane cab. and that is the only reason I have been able to sleep. You will be in my prayers. Remember you can do this.