What strange suggestions have you tried when it comes to insomnia?
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Have had insomnia approx 10 yrs cannot recall anything that triggered it, my oldest sister also has very bad insomnia & my younger brother also to a lesser extent, i was told that 1 of my grandmother's died indirectly from insomnia, will talk to my Dr about CBT-T
I’ve been suffering with insomnia for over 33 years.
I’m the person that doesn’t take naps, if I could that would be nice. Never was able to sleep as a passenger in a car on a road trip or on an airplane. I envy anyone that can just fall asleep anywhere, anytime. I have tried every meditation out there. I am now on Doxepin 6 mg. Took high doses but had too many side affects. I try to only take it about twice a week. Many times the medication doesn’t work at all. The other days I just don’t sleep one night and then sleep the next night. I can’t fall asleep or stay asleep.
I’m 77 years old which also doesn’t help. I just live each day the best I can. Thanks for letting me vent.
Hi
. Welcome to the community! That's what we are here for -- to offer support and a safe place to vent. So, I'm glad you found us. I wish the Doxepin was more effective for your with fewer side effects. Any idea what triggered your insomnia? Warmly, Lori (Team Member)
The only thing that works for me is 2 puffs of maijuana it allows me to sleep 2-4 hrs, have seen my regular Dr also a Neurologist also have tried staying @ a sleep study which was a joke since their req. Is that i need to sleep 6 hrs to gather enough data if i could get 6 hrs sleep i would not need to have a sleep study, i would like to find another way other than marijuana, Dr's seem to always want patients on drugs so America can be under the influence which keeps big pharmaceutical Co. Raking in billions.
Hi
. I can see why you are so frustrated. Have you ever tried cognitive behavioral therapy - insomnia (CBT-T)? It has a very high success rate and is now considered the frontline treatment for insomnia. Here is an article about it that might interest you: https://insomnia.sleep-disorders.net/cbt. Here is another article about some alternative therapies that might help: https://insomnia.sleep-disorders.net/home-remedies. How long have you suffered with insomnia? Was there any trigger that you are aware of? I hope this helps. Wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member)
