"Jagvar" (Jagvar)
09/12/2015 at 23:42 • Filed to: None
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"Jagvar" (Jagvar)
09/12/2015 at 23:42 • Filed to: None | 1
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Hey Oppo. This isn’t car-related, but I’ll take advice where I can get it. I’ve gotten virtually no sleep in a week and can’t figure out why. I’m not stressed about anything in particular, haven’t changed my diet or lifestyle, and have been to the doctor but gotten no answers. How does someone just develop chronic insomnia overnight?
Every night, I’ll fall asleep and wake up after just one or two hours feeling confused and disoriented. After that, I’m unable to fall asleep again. I’m exhausted, achey, and have absolutely zero energy. My eyes are bloodshot and I’m even getting new gray hairs at a crazily fast rate. Anyone experience anything like this, and what did you do about it?
The doctor put me on Lexapro, but it’s done nothing.
Nibby
> Jagvar
09/12/2015 at 23:43 |
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is it due to the stress of owning a German luxury car?
d15b
> Jagvar
09/12/2015 at 23:45 |
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Melatonin. Also try staying up 24 hours and giving it a go. Has it been really hot? Try cranking the AC and sleeping under a blanket.
HammerheadFistpunch
> Jagvar
09/12/2015 at 23:51 |
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Lexapro is boourns. I had it for a while and all it did was give me restless dreamless sleep for a few hours. my advice is to find a ritual. My thing is to re-read or re-watch something over and over. old car and drivers, futurama, top gear...doesn’t matter. the thing for my insomnia is that it comes and goes and there isn’t much I can do about it when its around, but it goes away after a while again. A wife and kids helps, but it may cause more sleep related side effects.
Spaceball-Two
> Jagvar
09/12/2015 at 23:51 |
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Have you tried something more natural like melatonin?
Captain of the Enterprise
> Jagvar
09/12/2015 at 23:56 |
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I have depression so chances are some of what works for me won’t work for you but
Avoid caffeine
Avoid screens before bed
Don’t watch tv or do anything in your bed besides sleep(your brain can associate being in your bed with other activities than sleeping)
I take medication for sleeping but you could also try melatonin, it’s sold like a vitamin(over the counter) and is a more natural sleep enhancer
Keep your room at a comfortable temperature
Try to keep a routine by going to bed and waking up at similar times every day
Physical activity during the day is also supposed to help
SVTyler
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 00:03 |
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I second what hammerheadfistpunch said, I’ve tried Lexapro too and it’s not worth its side effects. Ask your doctor about trazodone; I use it almost every night and it knocks me out in 30min at most and keeps me asleep for at least 6 hours.
There’s research that suggests flashing lights and screens disrupt sleep cycles so you could always try reading a book or something before going to sleep instead of being on the Internet or watching TV or whatever. There’s a bunch of causes of insomnia so you’ve got to eliminate as many variables as you can.
boredalways
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 00:04 |
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Sounds like sleep apnea. Do you snore or have been told you snore? You should ask your doctor for a sleep study. They will probably give you a self monitor to take home and strap to your chest overnight.
Also I agree with d15b, melatonin 1-3mg about 1.5 hrs before you go to bed. I prefer 1mg with Valerian Root ~450mg. You can take Magnesium Oxide or Citrate ~400mg to help relaxation. As always, Chamomile Tea is a great standby. And avoid alcohol. And no caffiene 4-6 hours before bedtime.
smobgirl
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 00:06 |
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If you don’t want to go the medication route (and I’d stay away from Ambien at all costs) you could look into meditative breathing exercises too. Sometimes if you can slow your heart rate through breathing you’ll trick yourself to sleep. It might not work if you have problems staying asleep though.
Also adding no alcohol to Captain’s list.
Sometimes my allergies cause me to wake up frequently but I usually just have trouble falling asleep.
El Rivinado
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 00:09 |
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I have similar feelings to what you have, so I don’t know exactly what to do. I watch a lot of TV, sit in front of the computer, and pound Mountain Dew like crazy, even at 1:25 in the morning on more than one occasion. Even if I try to avoid those things, I still feel tired. My former therapist also said that I suffer from medical depression, but I haven’t gone to someone to have that confirmed.
Try your best man, I think not having medication might help you better than having it. I haven’t been on any medication for any mental problems or feelings I’ve had (if I do have depression, I refuse to take stuff like Prozac, wellbutrin, or other things because meds hurt me more than they help.), but I do occasionally get good sleep.
Sorry I don’t have any suggestions, but try your best and find something that works well to improve your sleep by just a little bit. You find a method that makes you feel less tired, even just a little bit, try to see if it works long term.
M54B30
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 00:10 |
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I get that way if i don’t really “do” something that day. Everytime my wife and i move and im between jobs, that happens to me. I’ll just be awake or unable to sleep and then around 5am the sun will come up and I’m awake all day.
TractorPillow
> Captain of the Enterprise
09/13/2015 at 00:12 |
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Plus one for melatonin. Love it, but it’s not habit forming or addictive.
And I can pretty much guarantee that if you exercise somewhat strenuously for 30 min during the day your sleep will improve. Good luck!
Baeromez
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 00:19 |
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You have 3 options; booze, weed, or pharmaceuticals. I recommend weed.
erikgrad
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 00:21 |
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I have found air temperature/body temperature adjustments, a small amount of air movement (fan on low) can help. If you recall ‘gasping awake’ any of those times, an apnea test might make sense. Also, I’ve had weird patterns before like this (like waking a 4:00-4:15 am every night for a week or two) that resolve themselves without explanation.
RallyWrench
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 00:22 |
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Drugs aren’t the answer. I have sleep apnea and occasional insomnia because i can’t turn my mind off at night. Separate problems, but they combine to rob me of a lot of sleep. I’ve found that reading myself to sleep works best, keeping my mind occupied, so to speak. By that i mean literally reading until I can’t keep my eyes open. Otherwise I’ll be up for hours, thinking and worrying about the world’s problems and my children’s future. Much better to nod off with my face in some Sci-Fi. Also, alcohol doesn’t help. Sleep is one of several reasons i only have beer on weekends, and then in moderation. You may also try changing your default sleep position.
ranwhenparked
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 00:29 |
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I get it a lot, I think a lot of it is trying to catch up on work too late, sitting in front of the computer, checking the phone, etc.
I’ve never seen anyone about it, but for the longest time, I was using Benadryl and red wine and it was pretty effective, but also problematic in the long run. I recently switched to melatonin, which is supposed to be a lot healthier. 6mg seems to do the job, it still takes longer than I’d like, but it starts working eventually.
Leadbull
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 00:56 |
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I’m sorry, dude. I’ve had temporary insomnia due to illness several times, and it really drains your soul. Hope it gets better
Scorpio GTX1
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 02:25 |
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Some time in April this year I just stopped being able to fall asleep for no reason. Melatonin basically saved my life.
Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 03:52 |
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Your sleep cycle could be out of wack. Try taking melatonin at a specific time (1-2 hours before bedtime) for 7-10 days. Thats what I do to regulate myself
facw
> SVTyler
09/13/2015 at 03:56 |
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Trazodone was a disaster for me. I mean it did eventually knock me out, but always left me feeling horrible the next day. Had much better luck with Valium, Temazepam, or Ambien to help me shut down.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> Jagvar
09/13/2015 at 07:25 |
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switch off everything at least half an hour before bed , glass of warm milk and a good book to read quietly.
maybe soothing music , Enya or waves crashing maybe whale songs.