When I get insomnia really bad, (like tonight already), typically I just watch videos until I finally get tired. If it gets so bad I can't even feel at all tired I take 100mg Trazadone and that sometimes helps, a higher dosage can really help some people.
That was helpful. I was sleepy when went to bed but once I was awake just couldn't return to sleep. I should get up an watch a dvd next time or something like that. Trazadone is good drug for sleep. It's good you've got that.
Insomnia yes. and I prefer nightmares; makes me glad I am awake, good dreams make me hate waking again to this society... some dreams haunt for days though.
Some nightmares it's like I'm placed in them awake and the nightmare is going on around me. They're so real. I remember I was screaming and yelling in one last week trying to wake myself up. I did but it came out as a quiet scream but I got out of it. You're so right when said some dreams haunt for days.
I've been dealing with bouts of Insomnia for 9 years. I've tried prescriptions and OTC drugs. The only thing that has helped make some improvement is taking natural alternatives like Melatonin along with Magnesium and 5-HTP in the evening to help me feel relaxed. I also drink Chamomile tea every night and take Epsom salt baths before bed. I find I'm not able to shut off my mind and have trouble with racing thoughts. I've tried deep breathing and listening to music, which help a little. I also sleep, wearing an eyemask and earplugs to block out any light or sound. I watched a show a while ago and they suggested eating Kiwi and taking a Pre-biotic before bed. I've been eating Kiwi for the pass 2 weeks, but haven't had any improvement, although I've read that it can take up to 4 weeks to start helping. I'll probably try a Pre-biotic to see if that helps.
I've tried melatonin and 5htp but they didn't get me to sleep. I od'd on 5htp, it made me a bit sick and dizzy then I stopped it.
I'm sorry you suffer for so long, I'm similar to you. Always had sleep problems.
I sleep with classic fm on or some talking programme but not news related. Pro-biotics are meant to be beneficial for lots so should get into habit of buying them, maybe I'll see some difference.
When I see p'trist next I'm going to ask for something to help sleep.
Eye mask is good idea.
You're probably used to insomnia now but I feel it does ruin life a bit and makes one irritable and edgy.