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 have been having ear issues that I thought was being caused by the Ambien I was taking to sleep. I decided to stop taking Ambien, regardless of whether I stopped sleeping. I also decided I would stop worrying about whether I would sleep. I resolved that if I didn't sleep, I would get up until I felt sleepy again. The first two nights were bad, but I have slept fairly well since then. It has been almost two weeks. For the first time in many years, I am falling asleep on my own. I don't need to tell you how wonderful that feels. I am so happy. I am staying up an hour longer to get a little sleepier. I am not worrying about sleeping, so I have been able to drift off to sleep with very pleasant thoughts.
I have suffered from chronic insomnia for over 12 years, so this is truly remarkable. I have gone off the Ambien for a few weeks at a time several times before, and each time, I had major problems sleeping. I laid in bed worrying about not getting enough sleep. That is the difference this time. I am not worrying about it. I cuddle up to my hubby and think about my grand daughters. I don't even try to do all those things they tell you to do. I don't want to think about anything that might trigger worry about not sleeping.
I am praying this lasts!!
I am praying this lasts!!!!
I have suffered from chronic insomnia for over 12 years, so this is truly remarkable. I have gone off the Ambien for a few weeks at a time several times before, and each time, I had major problems sleeping. I laid in bed worrying about not getting enough sleep. That is the difference this time. I am not worrying about it. I cuddle up to my hubby and think about my grand daughters. I don't even try to do all those things they tell you to do. I don't want to think about anything that might trigger worry about not sleeping.
I am praying this lasts!!
I am praying this lasts!!!!
my insomnia is caused by feelings of excitement and anxiety..
so when things start getting good i cant sleep again..
i think having a partner will help you sleep as you have someone to comfort you..
being single doesnt help my insomnia because whenever i meet someone i get anxious and excited and i dont sleep properly..this is crazy and its really frustrating..
but well done youve found the cure..
which is not worrying
youll be fine
i've been so frustrated all week because my insomnia has returned but i think its time to stop worrying again..
well done!!
It was hell for a week or two but eventually I started sleeping like a normal person. No meds at all and eventually I didn't even need the tape. It was fabulous!
With some severe health issues at the beginning of this year though, my insomnia came back full force and I am still working on getting back to where I was.
BUT ... at least I know it can be done and I know I can sleep normally and I know if I give it time I will get back there again. I had to quit worrying (just like you) and just follow the plan and it paid off. I'm hoping to be back like I was again soon!
I wish you could all get where I am. It is such a wonderful feeling! I am thrilled to be off the Ambien. It doesn't seem that it was the cause of my inner ear problems after all, but I'm not going back on it!! I am very happy to sleep drug-free after so many years!