Posted by raisinb on February 10, 2008, at 12:52:31
I have had very recalcitrant insomnia for six years or so. Mostly, I just take an Ambien or a Lunesta every night, unless I don't have enough hours in the night left. A few days ago my Lunesta ran out, and the insurance won't cover a new pack for another ten days (they'll only cover 60 tabs within a 90 day period).
I haven't slept in three days. I have tried everything--meditating, running until exhaustion, drinking, Theraflu, and melatonin. Nothing works except a lot of alcohol, which just makes me more tired (and sick) in the end. I try the sleep hygiene measures, but I am so cranked up with anxiety about the whole thing that I just disintegrate when night comes, whether I have been staying out of bed or not.
OTC sleep aids like Sleepinal put me out, but they give me a terrible, depressive, groggy hangover for the entire next day and it's just not worth it.Today I'm unable to do anything or handle the slightest stressor and I can't stop crying.
I finally broke down and paid 90 bucks for 15 Lunesta, which I can't afford, but I am just so frustrated. It seems like I can't remember any time when I could just go to sleep. Does anyone have any wisdom?
poster:raisinb
thread:811840
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