sleeping and anxiety - no sleep

52 yr old woman, I'm on wellbutrin few years now. Up until a few months ago, sleeping relatively well.
Lately, more stress in my life, with close family, my adult children and a boyfriend of 8 years. Falling asleep is a challenge. If I'm lucky, I can quiet my mind with breathing exercises and just telling myself to shut off . My boyfriend is a restless sleeper and I'm waking up every night. I've taken gravol to help me have a deeper sleep , but I don't want to use this every night.
I heard about melatonin, however my pharmacist says it really is not recommended while taking wellbutrin.
I'm stuck. If I stay his way my colitis will act up from the stress.
Any suggestions?

Wellbutrin 300 mg, Toloxin .25mg, pantoprazole 40mg, Remicade 300

Hi U.G. and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your sleep trouble. This is a common, but difficult challenge with anxiety to be sure!

Have you tried the OTC Nyquil sleep formula? This could be a good alternative to an Rx, and one that to my knowledge should not interact with your A/D.

Keep up the great work with the coping skills! This is surely making a difference, and will continue to do so with practice and learning of new techniques. See our Resources at the top of the main page here for great self help, calming techniques and meditations.;)

Try also increasing your tryptophan (an amino acid) in your diet. Foods that contain protein, iron, riboflavin and vitamin B6 all are good sources.

Finally, I can personally recommend Binaural Beats (sound wave therapy) for slowing down brain wave patterns in preparation for sleep. You can find these recordings in apps, or stream them off of youtube. Let me know if you'd like me to post a direct link for you and I will do so!

Best wishes, and post with us anytime. :) Support is key!

Scaredy Cat

i also think benadryl is your best bet but dont know much about your other meds either, benadryl should be safe but check first.

Well...the diet adjustments/increasing tryptophan. ..and the Binaural Beats will not interact with any Rx's!!!

S.C.