Posted by sregan on March 8, 2007, at 13:51:44
In reply to getting dreams back, permanent damage?, posted by randermin on March 5, 2007, at 15:45:43
Part of my treatment that has been critical is the restoration of normal sleep including dreams.
What has helped me tremendously is Flexeril (I assume Elavil/Amitriptyline would do similar as it's almost identical in structure). Problem is I cannot take it every night or I develop tolerance. I've settled for twice a week (Mon and Fri nights). I take 5 mg and sleep in on Sat. mornings.
Flexeril is one of the few drugs that is supposed to enhance Slow-Wave/Deep/Stage 3-4 Sleep. The AD Trazodone is also supposed to help, I've tried it and can report favorably although it doesn't help as much as the Flexeril for me.
Melatonin enhanced my dreaming life significantly when I first started taking it. I recommend buying capsules so you can control the dosage yourself. I would start with a 1/2 mg or 1/4 mg then work up. If you feel tired in the morning then back off.
Shawn
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