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Posted by happyflower on October 29, 2007, at 10:13:12
My sleep schedule is so messed up, I can't fall asleep til 2 am and then I get up after 10 am. I know it is do the stress of my baby granddaughter that is terminal and my brother who died last week. So last night I tried taking 3 xanax after a nice shower, read a little, and then lights out. Well I couldn't fall asleep. So I got up and was on babble till 1am then I went back to bed.
My family doc said it was okay to take 2 xanax if I needed, but I took 3 because I see on the boards many people take way more than that, so I thought it would be safe. I have the lowest doseage an I only take it occationally like once a month or so.
Ambiem doesn't work for me either, it actually keeps me awake. I guess this is only tempory and eventually when the stress is better, I will sleep. okay thanks for listening to my vent.
Posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2007, at 11:47:57
In reply to Opps. Xanax, posted by happyflower on October 29, 2007, at 10:13:12
Happyflower I think you're doc is right. So much stress now. Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on October 29, 2007, at 14:36:07
In reply to Opps. Xanax, posted by happyflower on October 29, 2007, at 10:13:12
I am very sorry about the loss of your brother.
You are under tremendous stress right now, and without sleep it will get worse.
I think you should Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant than in a dose as low as 10 mg can knock you out. Or you could try 25-50 mg of Seroquel. Neither of these meds are addictive, so you would be able to stop once you catch up on your sleep and are able to manage your stress.
I would also suggest seeking therapy, either group or invidual, to deal with everything that is going on in your life.
Take care.
Maxime
> My sleep schedule is so messed up, I can't fall asleep til 2 am and then I get up after 10 am. I know it is do the stress of my baby granddaughter that is terminal and my brother who died last week. So last night I tried taking 3 xanax after a nice shower, read a little, and then lights out. Well I couldn't fall asleep. So I got up and was on babble till 1am then I went back to bed.
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> My family doc said it was okay to take 2 xanax if I needed, but I took 3 because I see on the boards many people take way more than that, so I thought it would be safe. I have the lowest doseage an I only take it occationally like once a month or so.
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> Ambiem doesn't work for me either, it actually keeps me awake. I guess this is only tempory and eventually when the stress is better, I will sleep. okay thanks for listening to my vent.
Posted by Heike on November 4, 2007, at 10:01:27
In reply to Opps. Xanax, posted by happyflower on October 29, 2007, at 10:13:12
Dear Happy Flower,
Blessings to you and your family...I am sorry for all that you are enduring. I understand multiple losses and how difficult it is to keep up emotionally and physically with the demands of grief.
Please take care of your self.
Love,
Heike
> My sleep schedule is so messed up, I can't fall asleep til 2 am and then I get up after 10 am. I know it is do the stress of my baby granddaughter that is terminal and my brother who died last week. So last night I tried taking 3 xanax after a nice shower, read a little, and then lights out. Well I couldn't fall asleep. So I got up and was on babble till 1am then I went back to bed.
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> My family doc said it was okay to take 2 xanax if I needed, but I took 3 because I see on the boards many people take way more than that, so I thought it would be safe. I have the lowest doseage an I only take it occationally like once a month or so.
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> Ambiem doesn't work for me either, it actually keeps me awake. I guess this is only tempory and eventually when the stress is better, I will sleep. okay thanks for listening to my vent.
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