Do any of you have trouble with insomnia? I'm really having a problem with it on a regular basis. From talking with people my age (45) a lot of people seem to have the same problem. Any suggestions on how to overcome insomnia without drugs? :frustrated:
Sincerely,
Draculina
Hi Beth,
You have had a ton on your plate lately, and I'm no doctor, but from what you've said, I bet you're depressed. Sleeplessness is a symptom of depression. And as I'm sure you know, they feed off of each other.
With all of the "crap" I went through the last 7 years (I don't know if you remember), I was officially diagnosed as depressed. I took Fluoxetine (generic Prozac) for about a year. It REALLY helped, and I slept. I just recently quit taking it, and I've had a couple of hard nights trying to go to sleep... that being said, I've been so sore from swimming that I discovered something new. If I take 4 Advil at bedtime, I'm out in about 15 min. The pain finally subsides enough to let me sleep. Different issue than depression, I realize, but it helps me sleep :)
I know you don't want drugs, I didn't either, but the Fluoxetine made a huge improvement in my quality of life. I finally was rested enough to find my marbles again, and now I feel "normal" :thhbbb: whatever THAT is :) I'm also not so snappy with family either.
BTW, I don't take Advil regularly (I'm afraid of the long term side effects), but once in awhile it really helps.
I hope you feel better. At the very least, talk to your doctor about your very real symptoms. It could be "old lady" stuff, depression, or ??? One way to find out.
:smooch: :smooch: (Take two of these and call me in 'da mornin')
Hi Beth,
You have had a ton on your plate lately, and I'm no doctor, but from what you've said, I bet you're depressed. Sleeplessness is a symptom of depression. And as I'm sure you know, they feed off of each other.
With all of the "crap" I went through the last 7 years (I don't know if you remember), I was officially diagnosed as depressed. I took Fluoxetine (generic Prozac) for about a year. It REALLY helped, and I slept. I just recently quit taking it, and I've had a couple of hard nights trying to go to sleep... that being said, I've been so sore from swimming that I discovered something new. If I take 4 Advil at bedtime, I'm out in about 15 min. The pain finally subsides enough to let me sleep. Different issue than depression, I realize, but it helps me sleep :)
I know you don't want drugs, I didn't either, but the Fluoxetine made a huge improvement in my quality of life. I finally was rested enough to find my marbles again, and now I feel "normal" :thhbbb: whatever THAT is :) I'm also not so snappy with family either.
BTW, I don't take Advil regularly (I'm afraid of the long term side effects), but once in awhile it really helps.
I hope you feel better. At the very least, talk to your doctor about your very real symptoms. It could be "old lady" stuff, depression, or ??? One way to find out.
:smooch: :smooch: (Take two of these and call me in 'da mornin')
