Falling apart

[24601]

I am a chronic insomniac and have never really slept properly my whole life. When I go through very stressful times (like now) it is easy to become depressed and very very sad. I know what I am supposed to do, I know how to work to get through it but this is the third times in 10 years that we have a major trauma in our lives. I feel so beaten up, frail and miserable and so very lonely when my partner is not around, its almost overwhelming! I think it will help to connect with people who understand.

[Katzenjammer82]

I have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia as well as depression and anxiety.

Have you ever been prescribed any medicine for your insomnia? A lot of people try melatonin first. It didn’t work for me, but it does for a lot of people.

I’ve been on many different sleep medications, but haven’t had much luck.

[24601 in reply to Katzenjammer82]

Hello,

I have tried every sleeping tablet there is over the years but they do not seem to do anything. I find that a cocktail of relaxants and anti anxiety meds like XNAX help but only get me a few hours or so. I was prescribe quetapin (which is usually for B Polar disorder) its side affect is drowsyness and it was one of the best but I do not like taking medication at all. I do yoga and the gym and the endorphins definitely helP. I also take cannabinoids which help. Citech.co.uk they make a calming mix which really does help it reduces that anxiety feeling in the pit of your stomach. Unfortunately I think my needs exceed al recommended dosages which is why only cocktail of different meds have any effect. Truthfully I think anxiety is now part of our everyday life because of all of the insecurity over life in general. Have you ever tried any Cannabis or derivatives?

[Want2BHappy3]

I was an insomniac too, I read in a magazine to try a combo of 1 melintoin 10mg and 2 Magnesium 250mg vitamins. It's been working for me.

I love coming to this site, I can say what I need to say to people who know what I'm going through. Try the vitamins...be patience might take awhile for it to get into the system?

[24601 in reply to Want2BHappy3]

Hello,

I have tried pretty much everything and I do take melatonin and magnesium every night on top of everything else! I have been awake since about 1.15am this morning!

Its nice to hear that things do work for some people that is just strange for me because I cannot relate to that! I generally cope okay but right now I am so overwhelmed with issues!

[Want2BHappy3 in reply to 24601]

Sorry to hear that, try seeing your doctor about getting some sleep medication? At least use it long enough till you get yourself on a schedule, till you fall asleep on your own. Good luck