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Posted 8/11/2013 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
Is there something wrong with me? Besides the obvious that I have crazy anxiety. I have been taking xanax about 30 minutes before bed and it'll knock me out, and i wake up EVERY TWO HOURS. And I lay there wide awake for 10 minutes. I took another one about 6:15 this morning because I was so tired from waking up constantly, and SURE ENOUGH I wake up at 8:30 for the day! WHY aren't these working?
Posted 8/11/2013 3:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi MM,

I am sorry that you are having such trouble getting good sleep. It is miserable, I know.

Are you waking up with anxiety? Or jus waking up? Xanax is not meant to be a sleep aid...although it can have a sedative effect.

However, it is probably best to talk with your doctor about a medication for sleep, and save your Xanax for acute panic episodes.

There are also several natural ideas. As far as suppliments go, you could try: Melatonin, Gaba  or L-theanine.  There is also sound therapy such as Binaural Beats/Brain Waves...an app that you can find on youtube, or any app store that is great for inducing delta waves for a deep sleep.

I wish you the best...try one of these ideas and/or call your doctor, and let us know how you are doing soon.:)

S.C.
Posted 8/11/2013 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
Mommie, remember I told you that xanax is a short half life,
ativan has a longer half life about 4-6 hrs. they are great for muscle relaxers or for shutting down panic/anxiety but not normally used for sleep.
For sleep try some benedryl it works for most of us. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 8/11/2013 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
I'm going to try some benadryl tonight.

S.C. - I wake up with anxiety, :( It sucks sooo bad!!!
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