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Posted 9/17/2018 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone-
I developed insomnia from coming off of Zoloft too quickly. I had severe anxiety and started doing this sleep thing where I would scare myself awake as soon as I would drift off to sleep. its the weirdest thing and I am desperate for answers and help.
now I am getting no sleep at all and have tried everything- magnesium, melatonin, etc., etc.
any advice for those who have overcome this awful curse? help........... cry
Posted 9/17/2018 11:10 PM (GMT 0)
insomnia vet here. try a combo of melantonian and valerian root together. itake 6mgs mel and 900 mgs of val . you can even add benadryal if needed. . if no longer taking an ssri you can try otc alterial from a drug store. its the most powerful otc I have tried. its got mel val and tryptophan and other natural herbs etc. a herb and vitamin store sell many herbal sleep formulas. power to sleep is one I have tried that's fairly effective.
Posted 9/18/2018 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
Great advice from Superdan above...

…and as far as non Rx/supplement helps for good sleep go, you can try these good practices as well:

*Power down devices or use an amber screen on all backlight phones, tablets and computer. The blue light affects our circadian rhythm.

*Exercise daily, but not too close to bedtime.

*Soundwave Therapy (Binaural Beats) can help get the body/mind into a sleep state.

*Practicing coping skills such as Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Breathing Exercises and Meditation is a great bedtime regimen.

Wishing you the best on getting the sleep you need!

S.C.
Posted 9/18/2018 6:03 PM (GMT 0)

Scaredy Cat said...
Great advice from Superdan above...

…and as far as non Rx/supplement helps for good sleep go, you can try these good practices as well:

*Power down devices or use an amber screen on all backlight phones, tablets and computer. The blue light affects our circadian rhythm.

*Exercise daily, but not too close to bedtime.

*Soundwave Therapy (Binaural Beats) can help get the body/mind into a sleep state.

*Practicing coping skills such as Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Breathing Exercises and Meditation is a great bedtime regimen.

Wishing you the best on getting the sleep you need!

S.C.

I struggled with insomnia for many years but now sleep well most nights
I've had success with all the tips mentioned here. Supplements did not work for me. I also purchased a pair of amber (blue light blocking) wraparound googles for about $10 on Amazon and wear them about 2 hours prior to bedtime. I use a Brookstone sound machine at bedtime, usually the brown or white noise, but sometimes the sound of a stream or rain.

All the best to you.
Posted 9/18/2018 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
I have had bouts of insomnia as well, and one way I have gotten over it is the sleep restriction method. Basically you have to retrain your brain to think of the bed as a place of sleep, and not a place of anxiety. You can't try to fall asleep, it has to come naturally. So, I would not let myself get into bed until midnight, and wake at 5:30 a.m. Once I was asleep for 80% of my time in bed, I would extend this by 30 minutes. First week is tough, as you will be sleep deprived, but sounds like you already are now. I now take 50 mg of Trazadone each night which my doc says I can stay on forever if needed. Sleep soundly now for 6-7 hours thankfully.
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