In Pain

dear dear soul, i just typed what i thought was this comforting answer, took me ages, sent it, only to have my computer crash! so this is me, trying again, praying that i ll get through this time! an t remember what i aid, but basically, you shouldn t have to suffer, so yes, find a ddoctor who will precribe omething to give you relief. i n australia, they can prescribe a small amount of pills, like say, 5, just to see how you go, but without the dangers of addiction or other risks aassociated with benzos. i don t know what vistril is, but hey, if its not working, God has created something out there that will. i still find doing the relaxation and breathing really helps, especially when combined with reciting the calming scriptures that i carry round with me in my bag, praying for you as always, and hope to hear you are doing better soon, blessings to you and yours

SoulNHealing

I am sorry that you are suffering so much right now!   Anxiety can do it's best to make you feel your worst but know that there is help so do seek out your Dr. and suggest something to help you sleep until you can get a grip on your anxiety. 

I know many members are on medications that help them with insomnia and I, too, take a "bed-time med".  My Psychiatrist prescribed Trazodone for me 50 mg tablets.  I may use 2 - 4 tabs at bedtime.  She also suggested that I take the medication an hour or two before my bed-time.

This has been the best medication I have ever taken as it does exactly what I want it to do - helps me fall asleep and stay asleep.  I started using Trazodone  50mg - 2 tabs every night.  Over the 6 years I have been on it I have occasions where I may need up to 4 tabs but generally I have pretty much taken 3 tabs= 150mg.

I know your quality of life is impaired by  insomnia so please do make an appointment and consider talking with your Dr. re trying something other than a benzodiazepine as most Drs. will not prescribe these medications for long term usage.

I realize that each of us is different so Trazodone at low dose to help you sleep may not be the answer but do advocate for you and discuss options with your Dr.

Sending you good wishes for the weekend.

Kindly,

Kitt

Thanks all for your advice just in a difficult phase and need a true breakthrough I have bottles of trazadone, I just don't take them because I have a low tolerance to meds& I get scared I will become hooked slept all day to day will take night med again to get body back use to them because yes as stated me& real bad insomnia don't mix well at all.