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About Me
Rachel123
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About Me
I've had insomnia since I was 12 and now I'm in my 30s. I've never ever met another person with chronic insomnia as severe as I've had it. I've been through so many different stages - on and off medications, sleeping ok and then sleeping terribly, having the ability to nap and then not being able to nap even if I'm exhausted. Is there anyone else out there like me? Insomnia affects my entire life. I am only able to hold a very part time job because I cannot count on myself to get enough sleep to function. I cannot sleep if there is any noise other than my white noise/sound machine. I am an extremely light sleeper. If I didn't have insomnia, I'd lead such a different life. I would travel more and get to be more spontaneous and more wild. But that just hasn't been my life. I've made so many changes over the years to be healthy and I still have hope that one day I'll be able to sleep without a sleep aid and that I will be able to count on falling asleep simply becuase I'm tired. What a dream that will be!
I've had insomnia since I was 12 and now I'm in my 30s. I've never ever met another person with chronic insomnia as severe as I've had it. I've been through so many different stages - on and off medications, sleeping ok and then sleeping terribly, having the ability to nap and then not being able to nap even if I'm exhausted. Is there anyone else out there like me? Insomnia affects my entire life. I am only able to hold a very part time job because I cannot count on myself to get enough sleep to
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spending time in the beautiful outdoorz - hiking, walking, biking, swimming, rollerblading. I also love to sing, read, practice qi gong and have new experiences as often as possible.
spending time in the beautiful outdoorz - hiking, walking, biking, swimming, rollerblading. I also love
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Hi, Rachel, I wl write to you tmw. It is 1am for me. I will do Qi Gong then off to bed. Sending you a warm hug. I want to help people now. I hear positive replies from some of the people. I will definite try to help you. xxxxxxxx
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- Ambien Working / Worked
- It worked for years, but then I just got nightmares that were so severe I had to stop
- Halcion Not Working
- Lunesta Working / Worked
- worked for a year, but then stopped working
- Rozerem Not Working
- Didn't do a thing for me. This medication helps people stay asleep but my problem was getting to sleep
- Sonata Not Working
- I know I tried this, but I can't remember if it worked or not
- Trazodone Not Working
- it made my heart beat very fast and kept me awake all night both times I tried to take it. Horrible experience
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