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linda50
linda50
hi all i will make this short. I have been having a hard time sleeping the last 3 weeks. I HAVE HAD ANXIETY ALL MY LIFE! Itake xanax as needed.now I dont believe they are for sleeping so i dont take them for that.mainly for panic attacks.sooo what i have been doing is drinking enough to just go too sleep. this is starting to scare me cuz I don't want my body to think this is the only way for me to get sleep, besides that drinking sometimes gives me sever anxiety! I go to bed around eleven and always wake up the same time 3:am so in order to go bk to sleep I take a shot of vodka, and drink a beer. this is not good I know.I work so i need my sleep.I don't know what is going on w/ my body I hope this will pass really soon any advise would be great!
tks linda
deleted_user
deleted_user
if you exercise like crazy, you might be ready to sleep at bedtime. good luck. :)
Katefindinghope
Katefindinghope
Trazedone is the ONLY thing that has worked for me in not neccessarily getting me to sleep but helping me NOT wake up every hour on the hour all night! lol When I first started taking it I noticed how much better I was sleeping and I notice that when I go off it (or in my case miss forgetful forgets to take it) my sleep gets much more disturbed and my anxiety level seems to be more apparent. I hope this helps. Sleep is soooo important, especially for us.

Good luck and take care,
Kate
Katefindinghope
Katefindinghope
Oh and btw...drinking conflicts with Xanax so that might be part of your problem right there...just a heads up for ya ;)
DogCrazy
DogCrazy
I understand how you feel love, i get the same way.
Maybe you should ask your doc for some sleep aid for a short while.
Are you having stressfull events going on in your life right now?, it could be your culprit.
If you are i would suggest talking to a therapist to work through these issues.
I have done the drink thing too but as you said it only makes the anxiety worse and it wakes you up several hours later.
It can be a visous circle if your not carefull love, i would honestly call your Doc and ask him for sleep aid ASAP, it, smuch healthier than the alchol.
Good Luck and i hope you get some restfull nights sleep soon!.
Hugs xx.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hope all is well, but I find that chamomile tea helps me sleep. I think your body is in a routine and you need to try and break it, I know easier said than done. But my friend likes sleepy time tea she finds it wonderful. good luck
deleted_user
deleted_user
I use ativan to help me sleep and i believe it is in the same class of meds as xanax--check with your doctor first to see how much to take. And avoid alcohol at all costs--it actually makes you sleep worse this is based on research and personal experience. Exercise always seems to help me, as well as a cup of tea before bed (anykind, just has to be decaff). Hugs, hope this get better!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have severe case of insomnia. I cannot sleep at all. This causes anxiety. Now I am taking Imovane everynight and I get about 5 hours of sleep. Yes, I go to gym for exercise. Drinking can bring alot of trouble for you. So, please see your doctor and get on sleeping pills.