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Posted by jeninco on July 2, 2006, at 12:09:34
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico... » musky, posted by johnnyj on July 2, 2006, at 0:21:46
Johnny,
Most of the things that are supposed to be soothing and relaxing, get my fired up. I wonder if you're not the same way; if I take a shower within 3 hours of going to bed, can't sleep. Sex a well. Benadryl for that matter, wires me so badly I can hardly close my eyes even when my body feels fatigued.
I'm doing a few things-taking ambien every now and then (no more than 2x/week), taking the dramamine at night-that also makes me very sleepy, and honestly just trying to go with it. I have both nights when I feel like I didn't rest much, but know I had extensive dreams, so I must have....and then there are nights when I hit the pillow hard, than wake up at 8 in a deep fog. So who knows how things will be eventually.
Take care and keep posting. Glad the dramamine helped some.
Posted by musky on July 3, 2006, at 0:01:20
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico... » musky, posted by johnnyj on July 2, 2006, at 0:21:46
>Hi johnny:
Me I would rather tough it out and let my sleep come naturally... slowly it is getting better. I can fall asleep no problem and just wake up once in the night about 4-5am... even this has been a bit better the last 2 days.. But if it helps you thats fine I guess.. just remember that yoiu dont want to get into the habit of one drug to replace another.. The body is smart and will soon create "crisis" to get the drug.. ie, insomnia, etc .. but well if you just use it temporarily..
My mood are the same like u.. up and down... good days then bad days and within the day irritability.
For me its been the anxiety more than anything.. today i was in church and then all of a sudden I felt soo wierd like I was gonna blank out or snap.. I just stayed focused on an object.. it was scary and I felt the anxiety building.. I did some deep breathing and this helped .. then it eventually passed.. I believe that when anxiety levels are high you get this "shorting out".
Anyways I was at my acupuncturist on Friday and since my anxiety has been building more this week , he wants to bump up my treatments to once a week again. I tellyou on Friday after my treatment I was soo calm again.. it really does help.. He told me that it can take years sometimes for the body to recover from the drug.. Hes seen it in other patients of his.. he said to just keep going and eventually w/d will pass. He did say something however that kinda worried me.. he said that sometimes these neurological drugs do damage the nerves and some nerve damage never recovers.. I just hope he means in small numbers of cases.. I thought to myself well.. if theres damage then theres damage.. at least Im not takiing the Remeron to cause further damage.. From what I have read and asked where I work thought they say there is no evidence for BRain damage per say... so that the effects of the Remeron is temporary and that the brains receptors will recover..
Im told that even after the drug is out of the body that its the relearning of the how the neurotransmitters fire up in the brain is what causes the problems we get... but in time the body readjusts... I try not to get to panicky about this theory and hope that one day I will feel normal again..5 weeks off now and im hanging in... my nausea better now... how about you?
and even headaches are better ..
its just this damn tension in the backj of my head. upper back and eyes and the mood stuff, anxiety/panic stuff thats been goin on for me.. I think this part will take some time..Musky
Hi Musky,
>
> Dramamine is for seaksickness and it helps with nausea and makes one sleepy. It has helped me this week.
>
> I have been up and down. Two good days and then tonight I can't sleep. Worked outside today and it seems to have affected me. I just want to sleep.
>
> johnnyj
Posted by johnnyj on July 3, 2006, at 16:29:14
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by musky on July 3, 2006, at 0:01:20
Well, my sleep is still not very good. I have been having a hard time falling asleep and then I wake up once and sleep a little more. But I have had some sleepless nights and then I feel all spaced out during the day.
I have been having a dip in mood after eating. More spaciness too after eating. I have had more depressed mood than anxiety. The stomach tightness that moved up and down my chest has almost totally stopped only to be replaced by a depressed feeling. If I slept better I wouldn't have this. Each day is very different in mood. Kind of cob webby feeling at times like things are misfiring in my brain. I guess that is the brain readjusting.
One good thing is my appettite. It has been good and I want to eat more at times. I view this as my body wanting nutrients so I feed it healthy stuff.
My head tension is better but is still there. This has been very hard and contributes to my depressed mood. I have times where I want to yell as I get so frustrated, especially, not being able to fall asleep. A lot of the techniques have not worked to calm my mind when that happpens. I am not very motivated either. Just feel like resting but it is hard to relax.
cheers
johnnyj
Posted by johnnyj on July 3, 2006, at 17:22:34
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by jeninco on July 2, 2006, at 12:09:34
Jenico,
I know what you mean all all accounts. Things that have negatively affected me are
1. excercise, can hardly take anything right now.
2. Sex, it used to help me sleep now I am wired and that so bums me out. But, my libido is up and down with my moods. It is very strange. I notice someone attractive, sometimes really notice them but yet I sometimes and numb to the desire. Remeron killed my desire almost completely though so I tend to think this is my body just adjusting like everything else.
3. Most herbs that calm to the opposite to me. Chamomile wired me, benadryl I don't know. Dramamine is ok so I am thankful for that.
4. Warm shower before bed and I won't sleep and when I do, I wake up feeling terrible.I think this has to be the drug. Our bodies are just so sensitive right now. I am hoping this slowly calms down. The only thing I can do is walk. I wonder if the problems are related to sweating/blood sugar and just our bodies just not relaxing like they should?
johnnyj
Posted by musky on July 5, 2006, at 23:33:00
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by johnnyj on July 3, 2006, at 16:29:14
> Me too.. still waking up but not quite as early.
Im just tired in am... but clearer headed when first getting up. then the anxiety is there and the cloudy brain...
the last few days has been ALOT of muscle tension.. like you say, I cant concentrate.. I find my mind racing from one thought to another.. also quite restless.
I went to acupunture last Friday and he wants to see me more often again once a week because this tension has built up.
the acupunturist told me that w/d can last months to even years!!!! I couldnt believe it.. He said that the important thing is that I am off of it.
sometimes the neurons recover slowly and some are never recovered??!!! so he said .. But at least Im not doing more damage by being on it.
I tried not too worry too much about this as I havent found any reports suggesting this.. and some of the people i have talked to at work say this too.. to not worry the brain will heal..I hope so. cause I couldnt bear to stay all wierd like this..
while on the Remeron I wasnt cloudy brain.. just totally numbed out.. and dissconnected ... but since tapering and also now being off is when I have been getting the cloudy brain... derealization stuff. its wierd.
also when I was on the Remeron I was EXTREMELY AGITATED.. couldnt sit still or stand stilll. This has improved some since being off. but I think now the body is changing again as my anxiety is higher now... I still believe its w/d , because BEFORE the Remeron was not restless or tension like I have now..
I had neck problems but this is a differnt tension. it makes it hard to sit still and read for example..
BoY i hope this part will setle down.
NOt big depression. but just kinda down. mostly for me its the anxiety/panic stuff and fear of passing out/ fainting, etc, so i just try to do all the things to keep me calm
MOod better today , but the last 4 days I was realy irritable.. fighting with family, etc.. and no patience with people.. i could have gotten into a fight with a complete stranger had I the chance!! sheesh(lol)..
Im keeping up my exercise... its helps settle the tension for a bit at least... I justwant to feel relaxed and not so jittery, tension in back of head/neck.shoulders... I have been doing my stretches and massage.. its just this overwhelming tension i feel all the time...
I will wait it out... No way I will take any meds for stress... that is not the solution..
Good luck
Musky
Well, my sleep is still not very good. I have been having a hard time falling asleep and then I wake up once and sleep a little more. But I have had some sleepless nights and then I feel all spaced out during the day.
>
> I have been having a dip in mood after eating. More spaciness too after eating. I have had more depressed mood than anxiety. The stomach tightness that moved up and down my chest has almost totally stopped only to be replaced by a depressed feeling. If I slept better I wouldn't have this. Each day is very different in mood. Kind of cob webby feeling at times like things are misfiring in my brain. I guess that is the brain readjusting.
>
> One good thing is my appettite. It has been good and I want to eat more at times. I view this as my body wanting nutrients so I feed it healthy stuff.
>
> My head tension is better but is still there. This has been very hard and contributes to my depressed mood. I have times where I want to yell as I get so frustrated, especially, not being able to fall asleep. A lot of the techniques have not worked to calm my mind when that happpens. I am not very motivated either. Just feel like resting but it is hard to relax.
>
> cheers
>
> johnnyj
Posted by musky on July 5, 2006, at 23:42:16
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico... » jeninco, posted by johnnyj on July 3, 2006, at 17:22:34
> Hey johnny:
I think you are right about the blood sugar.. I forgot to mention this too.. before meal time I am more restless and weak,, then I eat and im calmer... MY blood sugar and blood tests are all normal by the way so I know it is this drugs effects...
too bad you cant drink cammomile tea.. it relaxes me
Have you tried a hot bath rather than a shower?? showers stimulate the nervous system.. maybe try this at night instead.. then go straight to bed.
I know what you mean by libido.. lately I have been more sensitive to the opposite sex, like now I find males too atttractive... besides my husband(lol)... this is weird.. cause on the remeron i was just numb.. now its like my body is coming totally alive and all my senses (hearing taste and seeing are soo sensitive)... Food is finally starting to taste again, whereas before I would just gorge while on the Remeron... also not craving the sweets as much as when I was on it too.keep hangin in
6 weeks off for me today... and im still carrin on.it helps to read these posts..
Musky
Jenico,
>
> I know what you mean all all accounts. Things that have negatively affected me are
> 1. excercise, can hardly take anything right now.
> 2. Sex, it used to help me sleep now I am wired and that so bums me out. But, my libido is up and down with my moods. It is very strange. I notice someone attractive, sometimes really notice them but yet I sometimes and numb to the desire. Remeron killed my desire almost completely though so I tend to think this is my body just adjusting like everything else.
> 3. Most herbs that calm to the opposite to me. Chamomile wired me, benadryl I don't know. Dramamine is ok so I am thankful for that.
> 4. Warm shower before bed and I won't sleep and when I do, I wake up feeling terrible.
>
> I think this has to be the drug. Our bodies are just so sensitive right now. I am hoping this slowly calms down. The only thing I can do is walk. I wonder if the problems are related to sweating/blood sugar and just our bodies just not relaxing like they should?
>
> johnnyj
Posted by jules354 on July 6, 2006, at 12:57:45
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico... » jeninco, posted by johnnyj on July 3, 2006, at 17:22:34
hi johnnyj and musky,
i'm so sorry to hear things are still really tough. i'm still doing pretty well although once in a while my sleep is crappy and i still feel like i'm "normalizing." the possibility of permanent damage is really scary - i wish more research were being done!
johnnyj, i think it's normal that you might not react to herbs differently than others. they're like any medicine that way; often have to use trial and error. there's a really great book called The New Holistic Herbal by David Hoffman. I've used it a lot over the years and it's helpful bcs he offers lots of different options bcs different herbs work for different people.
I looked up insomnia and Hoffman recommends the following herbs; they can often be found in health teas or you can buy them bulk at a health food store:
California Poppy
Hops
Jamaican Dogwood
Passion Flower
Valerian (quite powerful in my experience and for some reason popular with cats!)
Jamaican Dogwood
Lime Blossom
Red CloverHOpe this helps.
take care,
jules
Posted by johnnyj on July 6, 2006, at 14:48:57
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by musky on July 5, 2006, at 23:42:16
Hey Musky:
I know exactly what you mean about finding the opposite sex too attractive. I am relieved to hear someone else has had those feelings as I was wondering if something was wrong with me. At other times I don't find anyone attractive so that is strange too. I guess it is just the ups and downs.
Last night I had the best sleep since going off. I don't know why but I slept about 8 hours and only woke up once. When I had to get up I just wanted to sleep more and hadn't felt that is such a long time. I even didn't take advil last night. I didn't really feel too down today either and I wasn't flying off the handle. Again, I expect ups and downs so I am just taking one day at a time.
I really feel my body will require a lot of time to adjust. Cheers.
johnnyj
Posted by johnnyj on July 6, 2006, at 14:54:09
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by jules354 on July 6, 2006, at 12:57:45
Hello Jules:
Thank you for the very kind sleep information. I will check a few of those out. The Chamomille was definately not for me. I contiue to have ups and downs but I am hoping for more ups. Last night was good so I am hoping I can have more of that tonight.
I walked at noon today and get really tired quick. That is why I think my body just needs a lot of time to heal. I so want to exercise hard but I just can't handle it right now. Walking and light garden is about all I can do and that is ok.
I hope you are doing well. Balance is the key.
Cheers
johnnyj
Posted by musky on July 6, 2006, at 22:56:06
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by jules354 on July 6, 2006, at 12:57:45
>
Hi jules
yes its been tough.. and I think it takes time and we just have to be patient... its hard sometimes when you are feeling crappy. but at least I have some times where its not too bad.
Funny you should mention the valerian being popular with cats! When I tried it quite some time ago before any of my experience with meds I found that my bottle above my bed was always knocked over.. i couldnt figure out why,, then I realized later it was one of my cats always sooo attracted to this stuff!!)(lol)
Well im still going for my acupuncture for the anxiety part.. mood still not normalized and thought processes all mixed up... sleep is getting there but I still have early wakings..
musky
hi johnnyj and musky,
>
> i'm so sorry to hear things are still really tough. i'm still doing pretty well although once in a while my sleep is crappy and i still feel like i'm "normalizing." the possibility of permanent damage is really scary - i wish more research were being done!
>
> johnnyj, i think it's normal that you might not react to herbs differently than others. they're like any medicine that way; often have to use trial and error. there's a really great book called The New Holistic Herbal by David Hoffman. I've used it a lot over the years and it's helpful bcs he offers lots of different options bcs different herbs work for different people.
>
> I looked up insomnia and Hoffman recommends the following herbs; they can often be found in health teas or you can buy them bulk at a health food store:
>
> California Poppy
> Hops
> Jamaican Dogwood
> Passion Flower
> Valerian (quite powerful in my experience and for some reason popular with cats!)
> Jamaican Dogwood
> Lime Blossom
> Red Clover
>
> HOpe this helps.
>
> take care,
> jules
Posted by musky on July 6, 2006, at 23:02:18
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by johnnyj on July 6, 2006, at 14:48:57
>Hey johnnyj:
so glad to hear that you FINALLY slept .. good for you!!! I knew that in time this would start to improve.. its the body you know... so that you tell you that yes it will balance again.. maybe not all at once but slowly...
I sleep about 6hrs , wish it was at least 8hrs . thats when i feel the best.. but at least im not having such vivid dreams anymore ...or very little times now... got sudden jerking the other nite while falling alsleep but otherwise havent had this problem lately since being off.
Im still anxious .. but today wasnt as cloudy brain... so this is up and down... im still restless alot... but exercise is helping at least curb that for a bit...
I just want my emotions back and not be stuck in this strange state forever (in fear of there really was brain damage!)must not think this way or i will get more anxious.
good to hear that your depressed mood is better today tooHang in there
MuskyHey Musky:
>
> I know exactly what you mean about finding the opposite sex too attractive. I am relieved to hear someone else has had those feelings as I was wondering if something was wrong with me. At other times I don't find anyone attractive so that is strange too. I guess it is just the ups and downs.
>
> Last night I had the best sleep since going off. I don't know why but I slept about 8 hours and only woke up once. When I had to get up I just wanted to sleep more and hadn't felt that is such a long time. I even didn't take advil last night. I didn't really feel too down today either and I wasn't flying off the handle. Again, I expect ups and downs so I am just taking one day at a time.
>
> I really feel my body will require a lot of time to adjust. Cheers.
>
> johnnyj
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 7, 2006, at 3:03:54
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by jules354 on July 6, 2006, at 12:57:45
> there's a really great book called The New Holistic Herbal by David Hoffman. I've used it a lot over the years and it's helpful bcs he offers lots of different options bcs different herbs work for different people.
I'd just like to plug the double double quotes feature at this site:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#amazon
The first time anyone refers to a book, movie, or music without using this option, I post this to try to make sure he or she at least knows about it. It's just an option, though, and doesn't *have* to be used. If people *choose* not to use it, I'd be interested why not, but I'd like that redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020918/msgs/7717.html
Thanks!
Bob
Posted by jeninco on July 8, 2006, at 20:56:23
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by musky on July 6, 2006, at 23:02:18
I'm down to 1/8 of a 15 mg pill every two days. And feeling completely crappy as a result-why? Lack of sleep. This is the reason I was on the medication to begin with, so probably no surprise that the problems are back. Dramamine is no longer making me drowsy. I took ambien two days in a row and felt soooo crappy, that I stayed up most of last night and finally crashed around 6, and slept off and on until 10:30. Great! Fractured sleep, and sleeping in late. :( The nauseation is up too, that, and I keep getting waves of a hot flash-like feeling (and I'm only 33). I'll still take this over what I felt when I stopped cold turkey but the sucking is beginning. Also, I felt anxious and shakey today but hard to tell if it's lack of sleep or what.
Posted by cashy72 on July 10, 2006, at 8:32:59
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by jeninco on July 8, 2006, at 20:56:23
Hey there guys, been away on holiday in the sunshine for a while,no work, and it's been great, back at work now unfortunately!:(
How's it going for you all? I've been off the remeron now for 8 or 9 weeks, and it's getting easier... Still light sleep, and morning anxiety, but i'm sure with every week that passes, i'm getting back on track.. fingers crossed.
Hope your all ok..
Hang in there.
CASHY72
Posted by johnnyj on July 10, 2006, at 19:48:26
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by jeninco on July 8, 2006, at 20:56:23
Jenico,
I am sorry you are having a difficult time. I don't know about the every other day method. I think weaning down to a dose every day and then stopping seems to be a better strategy but I am not sure.
For me, week 4 and 5 were the worst. I had some very rough nights. Personally, nausea is to be expected as that was/is one of my worst symptoms. I used dramamine for that and it helped. I think some of the shakiness and anxiety is from not sleeping and the rest from the withdrawal. Trying to let the anxiety slide through you and not dwelling on it helps. I will say a prayer for you tonight. take care.
johnnyj
Posted by johnnyj on July 10, 2006, at 19:59:03
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by cashy72 on July 10, 2006, at 8:32:59
Hey Cashy,
I hope you had a nice vacation, but that is obvious! They are always nice.
Last Thursday, 6 weeks and one day after my last dose I felt better. Sleep seemed a little deeper. It is strange because the start of the week was harsh. I slept decent Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and ok on Sunday. My mood was much better also.
Today was kind of hard and I had lots of anxiety after eating tonight. I am cautious because too many times I thought I turned a corner only to get knocked back. Last night I had some trouble getting to sleep and then only got up once and the alarm actually woke me up at 6 am. That hasen't happened for 6 weeks! I seem prone to ups and downs so I am just a little optimistic right now. And also prone to sleep getting better only to fall back again. I like getting woken up by the alarm but I do feel different after getting up in the sense I used to be able to crash right back to sleep and now I am wide awake.
The morning anxiety you describe is so accurate and I think Musky has the same. It is always worse upon waking up. Strange for sure. Week 4 and 5 were terrible for me. I would wake up and after hitting a certain waking state the anxiety would hit, not a panic attack, just nagging. Those few weeks nothing helped me. Not, reading, meditation, music, etc., I just was sick of it all and just wanted to rest but even that was hard.
Cashy, I hope you, and all of us, find the peace we need and deserve.
Cheers
johnnyj
Posted by johnnyj on July 10, 2006, at 20:02:39
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by musky on July 6, 2006, at 23:02:18
Musky bud,
How is it going? From my post above you can see things have improved a bit for me. Still a long, long ways to go but I think I can see some light. How is the sleep progressing?
johnnyj
Posted by musky on July 13, 2006, at 0:58:01
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico... » cashy72, posted by johnnyj on July 10, 2006, at 19:59:03
Hi all
Well its 7 weeks off Remeron and like johnny up and down.. but sleep is more solid these days.. waking up at 6am instead of 4am but still, like johnny , cant go back to sleep like I use to.. I am assuming this too will even out. so at least the quality of sleep is better these days.. the only thing is that sometimes I get a strong jerk somewhere beforefalling asleep.. strange as I havent had the jerking since i was on the higher doses of remeron... Again I think its just the nervous system adjusting...
anxiety a litle better.. still going to acupuncture and this is helping.. he is doing a differnt pattern again for this.. he is awsome acupuncturist..
LIke johnny anxiety is worse in the morning.. its like i first wake up in bed , then after about 5minutes I feel this overwhelming feeling of hoplessness, helpless, orcould just cry,... its soo wierd.. then the mood is up and down but more even the last couple days now..
Still getting the disconnected feeling but that comes and goes too..
I am just staying positive as much as i can.
I am on some of my holidays this week, just enjoying the weather and sun.. then in 2weeks i go for my "real vacation" to the beach and mts! so I am just trying to stay focused.
nausea is gone... and itchyness as well much better. After my summer vacation I am planning to do a detox .. end of August or so...
sometimes I get the real depressed feeling and just want to quit and give up, but then I shake this bad feeling and then im ok... its soo wierd this mood stuff.
last night I was listening to this live band (latin type music ) and it was sooo moving i just cried for the first time since being on Remeron. it felt so healing... my emotions have been numbed for so long on that stuff.well take care everyone.. good luck jenico keep weaning no matter what.. I think in time it does get better..
Musky
Hey Cashy,
>
> I hope you had a nice vacation, but that is obvious! They are always nice.
>
> Last Thursday, 6 weeks and one day after my last dose I felt better. Sleep seemed a little deeper. It is strange because the start of the week was harsh. I slept decent Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and ok on Sunday. My mood was much better also.
>
> Today was kind of hard and I had lots of anxiety after eating tonight. I am cautious because too many times I thought I turned a corner only to get knocked back. Last night I had some trouble getting to sleep and then only got up once and the alarm actually woke me up at 6 am. That hasen't happened for 6 weeks! I seem prone to ups and downs so I am just a little optimistic right now. And also prone to sleep getting better only to fall back again. I like getting woken up by the alarm but I do feel different after getting up in the sense I used to be able to crash right back to sleep and now I am wide awake.
>
> The morning anxiety you describe is so accurate and I think Musky has the same. It is always worse upon waking up. Strange for sure. Week 4 and 5 were terrible for me. I would wake up and after hitting a certain waking state the anxiety would hit, not a panic attack, just nagging. Those few weeks nothing helped me. Not, reading, meditation, music, etc., I just was sick of it all and just wanted to rest but even that was hard.
>
> Cashy, I hope you, and all of us, find the peace we need and deserve.
>
> Cheers
>
> johnnyj
Posted by musky on July 13, 2006, at 1:01:03
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico... » musky, posted by johnnyj on July 10, 2006, at 20:02:39
> Hey johnnyj
Things are better today for me... had acupuncture and feel more calm... good to see that you are doign better.. you were sounding real rough before..again i think that maybe this will pass for us.. hard to stay in this mindset sometimes when you are feeling anxious or depressed or dissconnected. but then when you do feel not too bad thats when you get the hopes up..
hang in there.Musky
Musky bud,
>
> How is it going? From my post above you can see things have improved a bit for me. Still a long, long ways to go but I think I can see some light. How is the sleep progressing?
>
> johnnyj
Posted by jules354 on July 13, 2006, at 11:09:36
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by musky on July 13, 2006, at 0:58:01
I'm glad your sleeping is getting a little better.
I know what you mean about crying more easily...all my emotions are flowing much more easily these days, which makes it so much easier to process through them! I find it much easier to express anger and sadness but not get stuck there, to move through them...
hang in there everyone.
jules
Posted by jules354 on July 13, 2006, at 12:57:45
In reply to Re: double double quotes » jules354, posted by Dr. Bob on July 7, 2006, at 3:03:54
Posted by johnnyj on July 18, 2006, at 8:03:39
In reply to Re: Hey Jules , johnny, cashy, jenico..., posted by musky on July 13, 2006, at 0:58:01
I had some great days and then things have gotten worse. Maybe 2 to 3 hours of sleep the last two nights. Lots of sweating and then cold at night. Nagging anxiety/depression that keeps me from deep sleep. I think it is anxiety just don't know really. Dizzy, some nausea but this could be from lack of sleep. I don't know what is going on with my body. I just want to sleep but it eludes me. That is all I want right now. My sex drive is gone, motivation gone, hell I barely can walk and I feel shakey. This is different than anything I have ever felt. God help me.
Posted by jules354 on July 18, 2006, at 10:02:52
In reply to Not good., posted by johnnyj on July 18, 2006, at 8:03:39
I'm so sorry, johnnyj. What does your dr. say? is she/he helpful at all?
take care,
jules
Posted by cashy72 on July 18, 2006, at 10:35:53
In reply to Not good., posted by johnnyj on July 18, 2006, at 8:03:39
Hey Johhny, So sorry too hear your having a tough time... Man, you've gotta push through this period your going thro'...hang in there, things will turn round for you mate.. are you taking any a/d's right now? Drink loads of water, exercise earlier in the day if possible, and then slowly unwind in the evening, long hot bath, with some lavender oil, nice cup of herbal tea, maybe peppermint...then when you actually get into bed, try and read for a while, or listen too some soft radio, and just try too chill. If you awake after a couple of hours, you need too actually get up, have a little walk around the house, do something for 10 - 20mins, then return too bed... just some things i hope will help you.
keep going mate. take it easy. CASHY72.
Posted by johnnyj on July 18, 2006, at 10:45:26
In reply to Re: Not good. » johnnyj, posted by jules354 on July 18, 2006, at 10:02:52
I saw her last monday and that was the 5th day of feeling good. I thought I had turned a corner because it was the best, and longest period since quitting. Then I had a bad night followed by two pretty good nights, another bad, then two good. The last two were horrible though. I am so fatigued it hurts to move. Stomach tension is bad and appetite is off. I am hungry but eating is hard. I have no idea what is going on. It doesn't feel like what I have experienced before so I am so confused. I don't see how I can be so up and down.
I sometimes feel very bad after eating. Just get really down and then I start to feel better some later. Sweating at night is bad. I feel cold so pull up the sheet only to start to sweat 5 minutes later. I just toss and turn with this frustration I can't control. I just don't understand what is going on?? Is this WD? or just plain old anixety. The funny thing is I don't feel panicky. The lack of sleep is hurting my mood big time. I guess I will be a slave to meds for the rest of my life. It is so sad because I don't like myself on meds. I am nicer to everyone off of them. I guess I just can't handle reality or something. I just want to sleep well and be a good husband to my wife. I do feel bad she has to deal with this and I wouldn't blame her if she left. It is hard not to think that I am headed rock bottom from here. My doc gave me rozerem but I have not taken any. If I can't fall asleep tonight I HAVE to try something. Sweet sleep where have you gone? I am so pissed off with this feeling of frustration I can't control.
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