Posted by Colleen D. on December 5, 2005, at 19:37:53
In reply to Sleep is elusive, posted by ClearSkies on December 4, 2005, at 21:39:57
CS, I really, really feel for you because I have been there myself. I cannot function on too little sleep. And I want to commend you on your sobriety as I hve not been too good at that lately.
Ambien does not work for me like it did the first time I tried it. I took it for a couple of weeks after I lost my first baby. My anxiety is totally too powerful for Ambien. My mind also races terribly at nighttime. Could you be building up a tolerance for it?
I can't listen to music; it keeps me awake. I can't stand a mask on my face at night. And I have tried the same relaxation exercise you do without success.
Have you ever tried a low dose of a TCA at night for sleep? There are three drugs that I like that give me a good 7 to 8 hours with no next day hangover effect...amitriptyline, doxepin and Remeron. I prefer the doxepin - cheap and effective. Perhaps your doc can tell you which drugs besides Ambien would be suitable for you to try keeping in mind any possible interaction with your current combo (no expert here.) My doc is always open to discussing viable new meds with me.
Wishing you zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz time,
Colleen
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