HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

So bummed out...another bad night

Support Forums
>
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 11/11/2014 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
I had such high hopes for getting some sleep last night. My doctor switched me to the long acting Ambien and it still didn't work. I was up all night. 12:45 I woke up and tried to stay calm and patient. I dozed in and out and then was wide awake at 2:15 so I took a warm bath and my mind just started racing which frustrated me more because I can usually come close to dozing off in a warm bath. At 3:00 I took another half of a regular Ambien and finally fixed off around 3:45 last I checked the clock. Then wide awake at 6:30. This has been going on for weeks. I've stopped drinking alcohol because I read that it's as bad as caffeine for sleep, I eat light, healthy dinners so I'm not too full and my Ambien will work. I sleep with soft earplugs so I don't listen to my husband breathing loudly. I guess I could try my sleep mask again but my room is pretty dark.

Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas about why this is happening???
Posted 11/11/2014 2:59 PM (GMT 0)
Park,

I have a horrible time with sleep too. I don't take anything for it, but I am up at least a couple times a night. Three times a night is pretty much my number. I am thankful that most nights I can get back to sleep with 20 minutes or so. But it is still broken sleep (full of very vivid dreams ALL night long).

I'm not sure why your sleep aids aren't working, but that must be frustrating, especially whe. You have a little one to look after all day. The only thing that has really helped me is not looking at the clock when I wake up. When I do, I get more frustrated.
Posted 11/11/2014 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
Mom-

I know, I need to stop checking the clock, but I feel so awake that I think maybe it's time to get up soon. It's so frustrating. We are having a cartoon morning here because I just don't have the energy to do anything.

I think it's underlying anxiety. I've been having some GI issues since last week that are making me a little nervous and I also think it's the stress of my mom leaving for FL for 3 months soon, since she's really my support person during the day when my husband is at work. My mom is actually the one who just told me that most of the time when this type of insomnia happens to her, she realizes that it's during a period of stress. Maybe that's it.

I just need one good night to give me hope.
Posted 11/11/2014 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
P.,

You could try this...my oldest daughter and I have had some good results with using soundwave therapy (Binaural Beats) Here is the link to youtube's offerings...or it can be found as an app I believe.



http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=binaural+beats+sleep

Best wishes for sleeping well!

S.C.

Posted 11/11/2014 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
I am so sorry Park!

Have you tried having a loud fan in your room? I started using one & it works wonders. I also bought a VERY firm tempurpedic pillow last year and I stopped having insomnia after years?!

Those are some fairly inexpensive options you could at least try.

Btw, I bought the pillow at CVS of all places for $9.99! It's a travel pillow size but I just use it on top of my regular bed pillow.

Sending you much peace & restorative sleep!!!♥️

Lisa
Posted 11/11/2014 11:13 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Lisa. I've been considering down type of white noise. I have tried tempurpedic pillows and they just haven't been for me. Unfortunately insomnia runs in my family in a big way. My sister and mother are both on Ambien and my uncle actually took part in a sleep study. My neurologist told me it's typical in families.

I'm really praying for a good rest tonight. Lord knows I need it.
Posted 11/12/2014 2:08 AM (GMT 0)
Chamomile tea? Before bed? My anxiety makes it so hard to sleep good. Even if I get a few solid hours, it's not a deep sleep. Sorry your having a rough time. I hope you get some rest soon:)
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply