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Nightmares as a traumatized teenager led me to Excedrin PM and Unisom; eventually, I was taking up to 8 tablets to fall asleep. I remember mixing in some leftover prescription pain killers left over after a surgery, waking up with a rapid heart beat, but I loved the “down” and the blackout of nightmare-free sleep. I was able to quit on my own when my stomach hurt from this habit and focused on college.
After a new trauma in three years ago, many of the same issues resurfaced.
Klonopin has been a great medication to stop the night terrors, but there is the temptation to mix with Excedrin PM is great. I’m using melatonin gummies to avoid this, fairly successfully, but I’ve also become a bit of a binge drinker lately. Socializing in my city usually takes place at breweries or bars and a few drinks takes away my fears of being rejected by friends or acquaintances. (I’m married, so this isn’t about romantic rejection).
Thinking about going back to therapy, I suppose
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
I no longer drink since 2007 and it is hard to find activities that allow fun and socializing out side of bars and brewry's. They are developing here though.
Do you have an Arts council in your town? I just pictured a Ballroom dancing exhibition in a street scene. We have a strong council here and they have brought ballet to the streets during art and music festivals. The coordination and beauty was great to observe.
I agree with what Jewells wrote.... I understand the desire to want to sleep...… xo