Yep that's my problem that's anxiety induced insomnia and is treatable if you treat anxiety

Same here

This a vicious cycle and it’s truly terrible. I have more info on sleep and how to sleep better coming soon.

I used to have that problem and I just had a hard time shutting my brain down about it. What helped me was just as I laid there I started telling myself it is ok because at least I am resting, just relax because I am resting. Sounds hokey but it really did work for me. I no longer dreaded going to sleep because my goal was to rest and I started to relax more and actually fell asleep. My sleep is soooooooo much better now.

Try some magnesium. It will help. Might also add vitamin D and vitamin B to that mix every since I’ve done that I haven’t needed it antidepressant and I sleep pretty decent

May as well ask a wall.

you said it

I'll just ask God, I'll get a quicker response

Yeah, more chance of getting a reply from God than 'your doctor' Much less an appointment. Yeah, remember them ? before your condition worsened so much it require a trip to A & E. Now your condition is incurable because you didnt get the proper attention in the first place to stop it going bad. And better still, it was all your fault you're so sick. Lets put this band aid on this patient and send them home with a letter for their GP. We need beds. After all.

They were always crap anyway. No love lost here.

My mother always used to say 'doctors are merely plumbers, they know the physical workings of the body but anything to do with disorders of the mind, forget it'. This is my experience and I do wish these 'advisors' take that into account. Same goers with nutrition. They know NOTHING. Unless they're Dr McDonald and Barbara O'Neill for nutrition's the best.

RSO oil. Phoenix tears. You’re welcome.

Where do you live? Which medication you have been through the most?

@@Abyssiniatube1 I’m in Canada. We have a weed dispensary at every corner

300 mg Quetiapin/Seroquel and 30 mg Mirtazapin works.

@@runesvensson1244 Half a tablet of mirtazipine knocks you out but I don’t like these because they turn me into a beach whale and Seroquel gives you twitches

Thanks for the information. What dosage is high dosage so that I break it down to half. I found Doxylamine Succinate 25 mg and I don’t know whether it’s high dosage .

@@ravireddyism I'd break that tablet in half..

I’m so glad you found something that works for you. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m sure others who are struggling may find this helpful.

Hmmm, 50 milligrams made me too sleepy the next day, at times, and a little lethargic. Maybe I should have my doctor knock it down to 25 mg ? I've been through Temazapan and Lunesta, which kind of lost their strength, and Trazadone which didn't stop early wakening, and now Amytriptiline, which only works sporadically, makes me pee too much in the morning.

Run, run, run, away. You should never use antipsychotics for sleep. They cause akathisia and it can become chronic. Even 2nd Gen dopamine antagonists are not safe and cause akathisia. Watch the benzodiazepines as well. I got very hurt stopping Klonopin. Even Mirtazapine is not safe. I know people who have gotten akathisia from it. I wished that I had better advice, but I promise taking a dopamine antagonists like Seroquel is not a good idea. Not long term.

@@AdamSolt59amitriptyline sucks

Well I'm happy for you. Trazodone doesn't do anything for me at all I've tried that. It's nice to hear that you're getting your much-needed rest.

I been suffering insomnia for the last 20 years. Trazadone makes your mouth very dry as a side effect. Quetipine at 8mg dose made me feel like a zombie and could force my self to stay up and your feel brain dead the entire next half or more of the day. I take rozerem for melatonin and does not make me feel sleepy at all. Whats even worse is im on a constant rotating shift and working grave yard one week and then mid shift the next week and then morning shif the next week which no medication going to help you got to bed. My current stack of meds i use to knock me out use to been a six pack of beer but now its 2mg of Xanax + 8mg Rozerem + 30mg of Ambien + .5mg of halcion to knock me out for sleep and its a lot of meds to be drink nightly. Tolerance goes up over time.

@@unixjpn I hear you. Insomnia is one of the worst issues you can have. It affects your every sleeping and waking hour. I would personally avoid meds if possible. Sometimes dependence on meds makes insomnia worse. Just know you will be alright. Take care.

I’m having insomnia for the last 2 years. I do cognitive therapy but its not as effective, I felt it helped in the beginning but sometimes you do all the steps and you just can’t sleep which is frustrating, leads you to guilt yourself. Medications, I started with clonazepan, it helps sometimes but its not recommended to take everyday and your body gets use quickly. Zolpidem helps but the side effects bothers me: constipation, even depression and a sense of emptiness. At the moment I’m trying no meds and I feel hopeless. So yeah, it’s good to know you’re not alone.

@@BettinaCalmon Hope you are well. Yeah dealing with insomnia is tricky. My philosophy is try to be drug-free as best as possible. That said, for me, keeping things in balance - maintaining time discipline, moderate exercise, mental/emotional activity, low stress all helps if they are perfectly in balance. Most people can sleep well even when things are off-balance. Insomniacs are probably way more sensitive. Just my theory - hope that helps.

Thank you for the advice I have basically tried in the 38 years that I've had this. I've tried listening to gospel scriptures or even soft music however it just annoys me because of the noise. I feel like this is just a cross I have to bear until the Lord heals me. He took away my fibromyalgia so he can do this to on his time, meanwhile I'll keep praying. Thank you for your information and your thoughts.

Same here.😊

That's is great I'm glad you found something that helps where do you get? I would like to try it. Insomniac for 38 years.

@@marshalocke4434 at a local cannabis dispensary.

Sorry to hear! More help to come on this front though!

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Thank you for letting me know. I’m so glad you found it helpful.🙏

Try seroquel

WTF were you refused CPAP? Go to a sleep specialist physician. Snoring, coupled with apnoeas, greatly increases your risk of stroke and heart attack. I have years of experience in this area. If you value your health, get it sorted. This would never ever happen here in Australia, which is, and has been, the world leader in sleep disorders research, as well as being the first country in the world to begin the use of CPAP for the treatment of sleep disorders.

@@tomparks3212 Thanks Tom. You aren't the only person to tell me that. I know this is bad, but I was trying to avoid another "in house" sleep study, but that's stupid, so I'll go back to my GP and get that process started!

That used to help me but in the past few weeks, my stomach can no longer tolerate it. Gives me horrible indigestion. I really miss my mag and pot cit!

That's good advice..just about impossible if you're taking antipsychotics and many of the other psych meds though..( I would basically shuffle to the kitchen and raid anything from the fridge to the garage bin, when in my bedtime, drugged-up zombie trances)

I was prescribed both lyrica and gabapentin years ago. Neither helped me in the slightest. ( anxiety/ insomnia) glad I stopped them . If they aren't helping you I'd advise you taper off because they are very toxic to the system taken longterm ( as just about all these meds are) do try the melatonin.. it does help with sleep but probably not enough on its own . Its hard work getting your sleep cycle right. You need to try and do many different things.. as far as medication goes( which is only a part of the many things may need,) try all the natural ones you can. They are generally harmless unless you have any you are allergic to but that's very rare. They are also non addictive and don't cause dependency and withdrawals like most psychiatric meds do even though they firmly deny that. Some can be helpful and not do real harm but ONLY when taken very short term. Have you tried valerian..it's subtle but taken in high enough dose over long period it can be quite helpful. Usually the best is a combination of this and other herbal/ nutrient supplements and foods. Kava is another, there are many and the beauty is that its generally safe to take a lot if different ones. You can introduce them one by one to see how you tolerate. Tryptophan and magnesium are great too. They will never work like sleeping pills but in combination with good lifestyle habits you will gradually see good results. You must take a holistic approach and be patient and consistent. I do empathise because I know insomnia and in my case problems causing anxiety is the main culprit. Don't give up researching and trying. Unfortunately for me, lots of exercise/ hard physical work is the surest way to get sleep ( I've always hated exercise) anyway .. I'm sure if you keep trying all you can you will eventually improve.. I really hope so.dont you just envy those who sleep like a log , fast and heavy.. some people are just like that. But I think most of them have 2 things in common; 1st- a generally untroubled mind. And 2nd a daily routine of much physical activity. I can't say I have either 😒 I wish you the best , really hope things get better for you.

Justine, you are definitely right about exercise. I just interviewed a pain specialist who speaks about this. Watch for the interview with Dr. Andrea Furlan in March.

I took Gabapentin for about 5 years it never did anything for me except for the first time I’d take it when I took it everyday it had no effect compared to not taking it

​@@justinebourke9449.greatest comment .I see.plz tell me can I double up the valerian.its recommend I tps can I take I table spoon .what do you think .plz help me .thank you

Try a hot water bottle and aim it on your sides or small of your back ! Concentrate on its warm therapeutic effects and drift off to sleep !

Makes you sleepy and keeps you asleep.

My doctor gave me this for sleep a few years ago. Does it make you hungry?

I use it off label in my sleep regimen. Works well for me.

I took this drug and it was a dirty drug and gave me all kind of side effects. Took me a long time to get off of this medication.

intolerable dry mouth

I take Trazadone, and its effect is different on me. It takes me about 2 hours to fall asleep. Sometimes it doesn’t work at all.

My doctor switched me to Guanfacine after I developed a tolerance to Trazadone, and it's worked so much better that I wish I had just been given Guanfacine to begin with.

Trazadone made me have terrible nightmares. I had to fight to wake up. When I did fall asleep, the nightmares continued right where they left off. It's awful. Beware. I know everyone is different but I don't wish this on anyone.

Ve been using grounding for chronic pain and it has helped immensely.

Nothing helps me either . I just keep praying.

Folks , its all about your circadian rhythm that Dr. Emmanuel Revicci revealed the natural circadian rhythm that the body has on the cellular level , during the day you should be in catabolic state and at night in anabolic state . This can be achieved very naturally and easy. No drug or remedy will suffice . Research and stop this maddens . IMHO .

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Have they tried you on Guanfacine or Clonidine for insomnia yet? This type of medication works by signaling the body not to dump so much adrenaline and norepinephrine into circulation, calming the body's "fight or flight" system. They also have fewer side effects than typical sleep medications, and don't have risks from long-term use. Both of these will lower blood pressure a bit, but generally a very low dose (one or two of the smallest pill) is sufficient to treat insomnia.

Lunesta is great, but 2 weeks in, I developed liver problems. Make sure you have your Doc check your liver function/enzymes.

I’ll ask my doctor about Trazodone if this Lunesta doesn’t work. I did get pretty good sleep last night.

Trazadone works great.

200 mg Trazodone and no sleep but Heart palpitation

My doctor prescribed the Ambien controlled release. It’s working great for me.

@@nenadcubric2663 I get a rapid heart rate if I don’t take electrolytes every day. My favorite brand is Dr. Eric Berg’s.

I'm on it but only at low dose of 50 a night. I find it helpful, more helpful than any of the Z drugs or any of the multiple benzos I tried. Now even though I have low dose seroquel, I also take canna capsules which are awesome in getting me into restorative and deep sleep and mad dreams haha. I've only ever had one issue with withdrawal thankfully and that was because my doc missed one of the drop down steps in the tapering of an opiate so I actually went into withdrawal and opioid withdrawal is nasty nasty nasty. Ended up in A&E cos mg doc wasn't in office that day. .but I managed it and plus I got off my meds quick quicker 😛

I totally agree, I am trying to get the right off seriquil now, my main issue is it make me not interested in life or hobbies during the day. It takes away the joy . I believe it blocks dopamine and therefore no reward.

WARNING !!! Quetiapine can cause Tardive Dyskinesia !!! And akathisia !!! Very very toxic !!

@@blairsterling6141 I'm down to 37.5mg now and hopefully I'll be done with them soon. NEVER EVER going back there. Or any other psychiatric meds. Learned the hard way.

@@justinebourke9449 Justine. Be vigilant. Be determined. Be patient. Gradually, gradually reduce. An evil doctor put me on a very toxic drug, called Thorazine. I went 10,000 times past hell ! 😡😡😡😡😡 The side effects were horrendous. I was left with Tardive Dyskinesia, which is permanent disability. It is embarrassing and hell. Psychiatry is a diabolical farce. They ruin lives. Hundreds of thousands per year. All of it, for money. For huge profits. 😡

Thanks for the comment! The low dose Quetiapine is working for you then? I was just scripted it for insomnia.

The non-stimulant ADHD medications Guanfacine and Clonidine are the first choice medications for treating insomnia in pediatric patients. Why not just treat ADHD and insomnia with a single medication?

@@timetoshinetoday There's an FDA warning against prescribing Quetiapine specifically for insomnia. The FDA fined the manufacturer $520 million for trying to market Quetiapine for insomnia, due to the risks, and a multitude of lawsuits have been filed for damaged to patients who took Quetiapine for insomnia. This is not an insomnia medication. It's an antipsychotic medication to treat mental health disorders.

@@Dulcimerist I have no idea. Ask my psychiatrists (plural). 1/10 of psychiatrists really, really, genuinelly suck and are very judgmental people. Vyvanse works so so so well for me too. I am much more CALM a looot less anxious… and by now ai know for certain it does not cause my insomnia ( it wears off) and plus I’ve suffered from insomnia for 20 years

Quetiapine/Seroquel 25 or 50 mgs and just a bit of hydroxyzine works pretty well for me. If I wake too early I take about another half of both. Meaning 1 half of 25 mg quetiapine and a fourth of a 25 mg hydroxyzine and go back to sleep. Right after a pee break at the bathroom of course. Everyone is different; just have to find what works for you. Imipramine is another old school one for sleep.

I don't want to frighten you but I have been on seroquel for 10 years. It causes Parkinson's even on a low dose. It's horrible to come off so if you run out you'll be in trouble. I've been on many other medications so my issues may stem from years of these medications. You might want to look for alternatives while you can. Your poor grandma - how does she function?

Yes very true. Am 76 and it is a no no for aged people. Your grandmother on 400 mgs shocks me!

After 150mg of seraquel, it is no Longer for sleep.. So more isnt better.

I think that makes sense you have described me and I have been truly worried about dementia since I put my mom in hospice for severe dementia! Is there anything I can do that may help myself now so I can at least enjoy the time I have what ever that is? What is your website?

No. I use to sleep quite well. My insomnia started when I got half my thyroid removed. I am on Zolpidem 10mg but I wake up after about 3 hours of sleep. Sometimes taking magnesium glycinate helps me to get back to sleep but not always.

There is a wonderful book called “Goodnight mind” that I talk about in one of the other sleep videos on this channel. You may find it helpful. It’s a cognitive behavioural therapy approach to sleep.

I have the 'no sleep for multiple days' experience as well - irrespective of level of activity during the day, brain doesnt know how to shut off by itself! Been like this for years now. Without medication, I go 2 or 3 days of no sleep at all, and then maybe just 2-3 hours crash& burn sleep after that, at usually from 4 or 5am, and then nothing at all next night again, and so on, it is torture! Reliant on a medication to 'knock me out', and sleep doesn't seem to 'gradually improve eventually' when I try to 'wean off' (or run out!). I tried trazadone briefly - had some weird effects so I had to come off it - did give sleep at first although quite foggy and not much refreshing. Hope you managing to find something more helpful for your own situation! I think doctors sometimes assume sleep is so natural that itmust be your sleep hygiene is wrong - they havent been in the extreme situation themselves!

Work out. Physical activity is what we are designed to do Not sitting around all day watching and clicking on videos That's why people are so screwed. They utterly fail at activity that the body is designed to do

Trazadone stopped working for me

Gained extreme amount of weight on Mirtazipine. By the third month, I dropped it but the weight gain was extreme by then - it was a bitch to get rid of. Any type of anti depressant for sleep can potentially cause weight gain. To me Mirtazipine was the devil. All doctors just pass out anti depressants like they are nothing. Know what you are getting into, there are other options for sleep if your doctor knows enough.

If you develop a tolerance to it down the road, or if you experience weight gain or other undesired effects, you could ask for low dose nightly Guanfacine for insomnia. It's the first choice for insomnia in pediatric patients due to the very low risk of adverse effects, but it can also work quite well in adults.

Quetiapin 300 mg and Mirtazapin 30 mg works for me, including melatonin and HTP-5.

@@lynnschnekenburger7270Hiw was the withdrawal for mirtazapine?

The fact is both of these drugs are bad but you're totally correct about seroquel which has a terrible effect on metabolism and is giving people weight problems they never before had, and causing diabetes and metabolic syndrome in many. Synthetic chemical drugs should be the very last resort as sleep aids and shouldn't be used for longer than a week or two as they cause more problems the longer they are used. When the brain gets accustomed to them it really struggles to function as it did naturally once they are withdrawn . Seroquel is not even FDA approved for insomnia yet it is well knows to be overprescribed and without due warnings given, for this. People really need to start researching what they're being given before taking them.

The manufacturer of Seroquel was fined $520 million for illegally marketing this very dangerous drug as a sleep medication, and a multitude of lawsuits have been filed due to the damaging effects this drug has had on patients.

Doxepin left me sleepy all the next day.

@@sallyneary1996 Did you have to take it every day or as needed. I just got prescribed this on Med MD and they wont allow me to speak to a professional. I dont want to be one something permanently I was just trying to get something for those night I dont sleep and typically just sit awake al night. They only tell me to take it daily before bed..

Next day total zombie ALL day!

Thank you Maria, you are most welcome.

🙌nice

I’m going to ask my doctor about trazodone.

Thank you for the comment and welcome to the community here! I have seen and heard some good things about the use of CBD oils and pain relief, as well as sleep. We are still learning a great deal about this. I actually have a quick video on an interaction between cannabis and antidepressants here incase it’s of interest: Cannabis and Depression: What you need to know ukposts.info/have/v-deo/nXugiK-Lj3yqlIU.html

RSO oil or better known as Phoenix tears. It will cure your central sleep apnea too

@@none4anyyou are the change I wanted to see in the world. God Bless you both. 🙏🏻💪❤️

@@FriendlyPharmacy5I’m battling a terminal illness and multi organ failure. I have internal bleeding and so much more. I’ve done CBD alone for pain and CBD & THC together very low dose. I usually buy 30-1. 30 parts CBD to 1 part THC, not enough to feel a high.

Sulfa meds treat infections and are completely unrelated to sleep meds.

for me low dose seroquel makes me feel brain dead all day after I wake up with no appetite to eat as my side effect. It works good to knock you out though.

I’m in clonodine I hate it.

Drink a pint of vodka and smoke some heroin.

I used to take sandoz zolpidem years ago, if I stayed up on it I’d do dumb shiet lol I need sleeping tablets atm just to get my sleep back on track ugh I’ll ask my dr next time

Ambien makes me sleep walk and sleep cook, etc. Not good!

Yes, I take melatonin on a regular basis with magnesium citrate and it helps a lot. I guess I go into a real deep sleep, because I have vivid and wacky dreams at times. I'll take the dreams if I can get a solid 7 hours of restful sleep.

I've been on it for over 10 years. it's a lifesaver for me. It's the only medication thats ever worked for me. The only side effect I have is eating at night after I take it.

@@isabellaflorentina7574 I've done the same too, believe me. ( eating)

Ambien is the only way I get any sleep. It puts me to sleep but I don’t stay asleep. I see my endocrinologist in the morning. Maybe she can prescribe a timed release Ambien. I have tried everything.

how horrible that must be if you can't sleep without it . I'm a little more fortunate in that I can grab a few hours of additional sleep after it wears off . Hopefully this endocrinologist can come through for you. I was wondering about Amvien Cr myself but you need it more than I do, it sounds like.

@@zl1David My endocrinologist just prescribed Lunesta 2mg. We will give that a try. If that doesn’t work, she will prescribe 3mg.

I hated it. But it worked for a couples months then It didn’t work after t

Some of them are - not all.

Been on that for over 20 years, works well for me.

Leaves a nasty hangover the next day. Also, gives me weird dreams. Tried it a couple times. Not worth the side-effects.

After 10 years, I realized I couldn't sleep without it, even though it doesn't have an immediate effect. Getting off was. HORRIBLE. While I'm off now, I've just transferred from one drug to another. Terrible bc sleep FEELS so good.

@@daffidavit that was how I felt when first trying anti psychotics , but believe me the hangover zombie feeling does ease off after a few weeks

Don't forget that Seroquel slows your metabolism while also making you hungry and crave sugar. Seroquel makes people FAT. Also, the risk of muscles in your face twitching uncontrollably, that's a big one.

This can definitely be an issue for some women. Always best to get these things checked out as there can certainly be underlying issues that cause insomnia. Thyroid issues can also present with insomnia or difficulty sleeping. Great point.

You are very welcome. Mirtazapine could be helpful though it can cause weight gain. Have you tried sleep hygiene methods as well? I have a couple of videos on this.

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@@FriendlyPharmacy5 thank you for your response

Mirtazapine helped me sleep, but I had sexual side effects !! Unable to orgasm. !!! What should I do ??????

Guanfacine is the lowest risk sleep medication. It's the first choice for pediatric patients, due to its low risk. It works wonderfully for me as an adult.

Have you had any side effects and may I ask if you have 50 mg or 100. I start it today and am nervous. Thank u❤

​@@jenniferlee9029 HI I just saw this comment and wanted to know how the quetiapine is going for you? I've been prescribed this for insomnia too but am nervous seeing all the negative feedback.

Trazadone only works for 4 hours for me

Trazadone didn’t work for me and gave me migraines

Trazoedone does not help me

Good advice.. how I wish I could get those gummies or similar in this hateful country I live in..nothing that works is available here. (Not legal) the only cannibis you can buy here is totally rubbish and costs a fortune ( except for illegal weed which is easy to get but it gives me panic attacks coz of too much THC I guess)

You cannot become PHYSICALLY addicted to ambien. You can develop a psychological dependence. It is a hypnotic, not a benzo.

do your sheets have oily stains? How to you deal with that? And are you using flannel? Hoe long do you have the oil on your body? I really want to try your idea. I adore castor oil.

@@luvcatscatscatsCATS I wear flannel PJs. I haven’t noticed oil stains. I put the oil on a couple hours before bed. I lay on a leather couch and no problems so far.

I'm so glad you found something that helped you!

They always advise you to consult your doctor for legal purposes, to protect themselves from the medical Industry and from Pharma.

Benzos carry increased risk of dementia and other issues through long term use. That could be why your doctor might be averse to prescribing those. Has your doctor mentioned low dose Guanfacine at night for insomnia? That one is so low risk that it's the first choice for pediatric patients. It can work great for adults as well.

Good doctor

Goodnight mind is an excellent book that focuses on CBT for insomnia. I have no affiliation with the authors but I thought their book was excellent.

I'm in the same boat. I've been suffering from insomnia for the last 4 years. I am also very unhappy in my job. But I am too old to switch jobs/careers and I feel stuck. I pray that you will get some relief. 🙏

It's not worth your health to stay at a job. I should know this because I stayed too long 22 years. I hope that you will find a better job. Praying for you.

True but let's have hope

I care. Try some electrolytes and magnesium glycinate.

Seroquel prescribed for insomnia is an abomination. It can very well cause some permanent damage. It should only be used for psychotic conditions and under close supervision. For God's sake. Whoever prescribes this anti-psychotic for sleep is doing no one any favors.