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Posted by Maxime on January 16, 2010, at 3:46:46
I increased my parnate from 80 mg to 100 mg as per my doctor's instructiohs. But now I can't sleep!!!
I get so frustrated. The amount of effort and time I put into feeling good when that time could be used in other ways. I just want to feel normal.
I'm tired but I can't sleep.
Someone sing me a lullaby. :)
Posted by kirbyw on January 16, 2010, at 4:44:52
In reply to damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep, posted by Maxime on January 16, 2010, at 3:46:46
Maxime
The same is happening to me. My sleep cycle is all off. I can't sleep even on a dose of 30 or 40 mg of Parnate. Then I finally sleep at 4 a.m. which means I get up at about 10, which means I take my Parnate at this hour, which is too late-- and causes insomnia the next night. I took Parnate for many years without this problem, and in somewhat higher doses...
Anyway, you are not alone, if that helps.I am trying to avoid taking any strong sleeping pills, but I usually wind up taking either 1 mg of Klonazapam or 2.5 of Valium, neither of which seems to help much anyway. When I was taking Vicodin that would help significantly, but i have decided that Vicoding is a drug that I want to avoid, so for the past 3 weeks, I have not been taking any Vicodin.
These past three days I have cut down to just 20 mg of Parnate and still here I am wide awake at 4 am.
Rick in Costa Rica.
Posted by JayBTV2 on January 16, 2010, at 8:52:31
In reply to Re: damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep, posted by kirbyw on January 16, 2010, at 4:44:52
I just started Parnate (20mg) but a little bit of Seroquel at night always puts me out. Been taking that (50mg) for over 2 years now. Never have a problem getting to sleep.
Just an option....
Posted by bulldog2 on January 16, 2010, at 9:25:45
In reply to damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep, posted by Maxime on January 16, 2010, at 3:46:46
> I increased my parnate from 80 mg to 100 mg as per my doctor's instructiohs. But now I can't sleep!!!
>
> I get so frustrated. The amount of effort and time I put into feeling good when that time could be used in other ways. I just want to feel normal.
>
> I'm tired but I can't sleep.
>
> Someone sing me a lullaby. :)I guess that a good thing. Means it is working.
Posted by floatingbridge on January 16, 2010, at 10:12:05
In reply to Re: damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep, posted by kirbyw on January 16, 2010, at 4:44:52
Rick,
Have you tried waking early just to take parnate, then going back to sleep? Just a thought to help reset your sleep cycle?
I keep my a.m. meds bedside w/ water.
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Posted by floatingbridge on January 16, 2010, at 10:21:18
In reply to damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep, posted by Maxime on January 16, 2010, at 3:46:46
> I get so frustrated. The amount of effort and time I put into feeling good when that time could be used in other ways. I just want to feel normal.Yeah.
>
> Someone sing me a lullaby. :)
I sometimes sing to my son. Works. Let's see; just if you promise not to laugh. :-oOh dear, hope today is a good one for insomniacs of all stripes.
Posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2010, at 10:41:44
In reply to Re: damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep » Maxime, posted by floatingbridge on January 16, 2010, at 10:21:18
fb will you sing to me too? Love Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on January 16, 2010, at 11:09:35
In reply to Re: damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep, posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2010, at 10:41:44
Phillipa, you don't know what you're asking for. ;-)
Sure. Here goes--down in the valley (old folk song). :o
Hugs to you sweetie,
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Posted by janejane on January 16, 2010, at 11:11:26
In reply to Re: damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep » Phillipa, posted by floatingbridge on January 16, 2010, at 11:09:35
Me too, me too! I want to be serenaded!
Posted by floatingbridge on January 16, 2010, at 11:49:52
In reply to Re: damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep » floatingbridge, posted by janejane on January 16, 2010, at 11:11:26
Posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2010, at 20:12:56
In reply to Re: damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep » floatingbridge, posted by janejane on January 16, 2010, at 11:11:26
Floating Bridge is a sweetie. Thank you sweet serenader Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on January 17, 2010, at 12:47:23
In reply to damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep, posted by Maxime on January 16, 2010, at 3:46:46
The lulleby was too strong. :) I slept from 6 pm to 10:30 am the next day. I was still in my same clothes. Now I feel all dizzy. I hope I can get things sorted out all right - mood, sleep, the universe.
Posted by Phillipa on January 17, 2010, at 20:13:44
In reply to Re: damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep, posted by Maxime on January 17, 2010, at 12:47:23
Maxie didn't the exact same thing happen before? Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on January 18, 2010, at 8:13:46
In reply to Re: damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on January 17, 2010, at 20:13:44
No sleep at all - number 1
I feel like le crap. And I look uglier too. Blah.
Posted by Phillipa on January 18, 2010, at 19:55:34
In reply to Re: damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep, posted by Maxime on January 18, 2010, at 8:13:46
You do not look ugly. Tonight you will sleep. Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on January 20, 2010, at 5:46:50
In reply to Re: damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on January 18, 2010, at 19:55:34
I took 2 Loxepin and didn't get a wink of sleep. This is frustrating.
Posted by floatingbridge on January 20, 2010, at 11:41:15
In reply to Re: damn, increase in Parnate means no sleep, posted by Maxime on January 20, 2010, at 5:46:50
Maxime,
Three nights? Sigh. How is it going?
(I'd be a wreck)
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Posted by Maxime on January 20, 2010, at 15:54:08
In reply to sleep » Maxime, posted by floatingbridge on January 20, 2010, at 11:41:15
> Maxime,
>
> Three nights? Sigh. How is it going?
>
> (I'd be a wreck)
>
> fbI'm a wreck. ;) I think tonight I will take an extra loxepine and see what happens. My body gets very used to these types of meds and maybe I just need to increase it. I have to sleep tonight. I have a job interview tomorrow.
Posted by floatingbridge on January 20, 2010, at 15:59:47
In reply to Re: sleep » floatingbridge, posted by Maxime on January 20, 2010, at 15:54:08
Fingers & toes crossed, knocking on wood. Complimentary faery dust upon request.
xo
Posted by janejane on January 20, 2010, at 16:07:33
In reply to Re: sleep » floatingbridge, posted by Maxime on January 20, 2010, at 15:54:08
(((Maxime))) I really hope the extra helps.
Good luck with your interview tomorrow. :-)
Posted by Phillipa on January 20, 2010, at 22:10:38
In reply to Re: sleep » Maxime, posted by janejane on January 20, 2010, at 16:07:33
Late but now home Maxie sorry about sleep but hopefully you are sleeping now and super great bout the interview!!!! Post result okay? Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on January 21, 2010, at 14:52:29
In reply to Re: sleep » Maxime, posted by floatingbridge on January 20, 2010, at 15:59:47
I slept!!! I was so worried about over sleeping and missing my interview but I slept anyway and I feel so much better today.
Interview did NOT go well and I have been crying for most of the day as a result. :( The interviewer told me I was useless to him.
Posted by Phillipa on January 21, 2010, at 21:32:07
In reply to Re: sleep, posted by Maxime on January 21, 2010, at 14:52:29
Useless what was he looking for that you couldn't do? That's nasty what he said but you slept that's good. You wouldn't want to work for a nasty person like that. Love Phillipa
Posted by janejane on January 21, 2010, at 21:50:12
In reply to Re: sleep, posted by Maxime on January 21, 2010, at 14:52:29
Yeah, Phillipa is right. You're better off not working for someone like that. I'm so glad you were able to sleep well, though. That's such great news! Hope tonight goes well too.
Posted by Maxime on January 22, 2010, at 20:51:18
In reply to Re: sleep » Maxime, posted by janejane on January 21, 2010, at 21:50:12
An online friend died today. I feel lost. I don't think I will be able to sleep. Between my friend and worrying about everyone in Haiti ....
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