Insomnia Support Group
Insomnia is a symptom, rather than a disease, and is characterized by inadequate quantity or quality of sleep. People with insomnia complain of difficulty falling or staying asleep, which results in significant impairment of daytime functioning. Insomnia is categorized as transient (shorter than one week), short-term (one to three weeks) or chronic (longer than three...
I've had chronic insomnia now for the past 3 months straight. I don't have a problem falling asleep, I have a major problem staying asleep. On a really bad night I'll get 1-3 hours of sleep then wake up and I'll be wide awake for the rest of the night. My body will feel extremely exhausted but my mind will be awake and alert.
I've had luck with Xanax in the past but found I was having to increase the dose so I switched to Valium (the lowest dose you can take) and it basically doesn't do anything. I was then prescribed Ativan so I'm going to try that tonight.
This is getting absolutely ridiculous though. I have a full time job to hold down and I'm currently working an 8 hour shift on 3-4 hours of sleep. I can't keep living like this. I've already looked into switching to part time or even going on a short term medical leave but I REALLY don't want to resort to that.
I don't understand why this is happening. I make it a point to get a little exercise in every night (a 20 minute walk a few hours before bed). I cut out refined sugar and all sources of caffeine. I try to do a relaxing activity before bed like reading. There's NO reason for this to keep happening!!
I've had luck with Xanax in the past but found I was having to increase the dose so I switched to Valium (the lowest dose you can take) and it basically doesn't do anything. I was then prescribed Ativan so I'm going to try that tonight.
This is getting absolutely ridiculous though. I have a full time job to hold down and I'm currently working an 8 hour shift on 3-4 hours of sleep. I can't keep living like this. I've already looked into switching to part time or even going on a short term medical leave but I REALLY don't want to resort to that.
I don't understand why this is happening. I make it a point to get a little exercise in every night (a 20 minute walk a few hours before bed). I cut out refined sugar and all sources of caffeine. I try to do a relaxing activity before bed like reading. There's NO reason for this to keep happening!!
Some of the things I try are slow, deep breathing, reading, and has a last resort, I take a Lorazepam (generic for Ativan). I have been trying to stay away from the Lorazepam though, and have been taking 1-2 Benadryl's because it makes me sleepy. Last night, I tried the progressive muscle relaxation and it helped to relax me too. Best wishes to you and getting the sleep you need!
What are you doing to manage stress and control anxiety?