Posted by Deneb on May 30, 2005, at 19:17:02
In reply to Re: I can't sleep! » Deneb, posted by JenStar on May 30, 2005, at 12:24:00
> Deneb, you have some serious issues with depression, anxiety, and expansive moods, as well as the urge to self-injure. Sleep aids and Xanax (or Ativan) are NOT going to help, long-term. They will only mask your issues while they get worse. You really, really need to get professional help for this!
I don't feel like spending what little money I have on seeing a therapist. I'm extremely lucky that my parents allow me to live rent free. I don't even know if therapy will help me. I would really like to do some DBT, but I don't think there is any offered in Ottawa, Ontario. It would be really nice to not want to hurt myself whenever I get upset.
> I've also found that when I'm extremely anxious AND over-tired, over-stimulated maybe, it takes Ativan/Xanax a Looooong time to work. Don't take more, just lie down in a calm place and do deep breathing exercises.I couldn't sleep even after taking 1.5mg of my Mom's Ativan...maybe it was expired? Yesterday night I took 50mg of Benedryl and an OTC back pain medicine with a muscle relaxer to try to get some sleep. I did get some sleep, but it was extemely broken...waking up every hour. Golly, it's amazing what anxiety can do! It sure is powerful stuff!
Thanks JenStar for the advice...it makes me feel better to know my lack of sleep won't kill me. :)
I guess as long as it's not chronic it is OK. :-)Deneb
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