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littlewonder -> RE: Insomnia Remedies (10/29/2012 11:40:31 PM)
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I've been an insomniac for years upon years now. I've tried everything under the sun to no avail. Benadryl used to work for me but then I became immune to it. I've tried meds from the doctors. None worked at all. I've tried sleepytime tea, alcohol, otc products,etc...
The only drug that ever worked for me was Ambien but I would black out and walk and talk in my sleep, doing weird things. I became addicted to them. After I fell down a flight of steps and didn't remember it until the ex Dom told me the next day, I decided that was enough. But boy was that one great drug! [8D]
I'm taking dicyclomine, a stomach spasm med, for stomach problems now, not for sleep but funnily enough, it knocks me out cold. Bad thing...I have to take it all day long so I'm falling asleep at inopportune times. But the last few nights I've taken it, it hasn't worked at night. I have a feeling I'm becoming immune to that now too.
Hopefully for you though, speak to your doc if it gets to the point of not being able to function. If you haven't tried otcs, try those. I used to have a little bit of help from Sleepytime tea or chamomile tea. Try those and see if they work.
Oh, some other things: exercise before bed, turn off all noises and block out all light unless you're one of these people who needs white noise to fall asleep. There are plenty of apps out there for that.
Dim your computer in the evening. I use this program. It really works for me and has also helped me to not have as much eye strain and headaches. I love this program.
If I think of anything else that I have tried over the years, I'll make sure to respond again.
If you ever find a miracle drug though, please let me know!
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