Insomnia

[mama27]

Any fellow insomniacs out there?

[mysmugcat]

Hi takes me hours to get off to sleep often. What's your pattern of sleep?

[mama27 in reply to mysmugcat]

Hi

I have no problem getting to sleep it's staying there! I can sleep for an hour then be awake for few hours, doze off again then wake. No pattern to it at all.

Suffered for years & under GP for it last few months who prescribed temazepam but I don't take them regularly only when I'm really desperate. I know they can be v addictive.

Once you go off do you stay asleep?

[mysmugcat in reply to mama27]

Oh blimey so sorry. Yes I am better when I've gone off to sleep after hours. Are they sleeping tablets? I recently got prescribed some I think beginning with K I get too scared to take them. But I can struggle at work so I might need to sometimes.

[mama27 in reply to mysmugcat]

Yes they are sleeping tabs. I use very intermittently as they can make you feel drowsy the next day. What meds are you prescribed?

I understand you may be worried about taking them however...

Sleep deprivation can be so debilitating & has a knock on effect. I work in a hospital so need to be alert hence only use when I'm not working next day.

Have you tried sleep apps to help you go off to sleep?

[mysmugcat in reply to mama27]

Yes they don't work lol. I have zopiclone, not taken yet. How are you? Sorry for the late reply.