I can see now why ppl don't go back to the pills I haven't slept in over a week I'm starting to get sick form the lack of sleep and my chest feels like someones using it for a seat. Is this normal can the body take this without harm I mean I can take the pain and sweating the yawning but the no sleep is starting to make me crazy I sometimes went days without sleep but I'm pushing over a week this can not be good for the heart or the body this is my 13th day I don't mind hanging tough but this is going to kill me the body has to have sleep to heal. to rest. I starting to reach the end of my rope and yes I tryed all the things everyone sugested to me. I've put off everything I have to do to take time to heal but I still need sleep Yuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can see why ppl take that just one more pill now....................
don't worry I haven't at least not yet but the thought is there for the first time not because I want a busssssss but to keep from killing myself my cold turkeying my meds maybe this wasn't so smart my one Dr told me not to do it like this without help maybe he was right.
Before you post to me remimber i'ts been over 7 days without any yes any sleep this is not just about the drugs and a buzz i'ts about my health and the effects of stopping the way I did I"m so bull headed I have the I can do it myself thing going on. Look at me now I don't look so tough now do I lol!
TotalEclipse
Hello Total,
No one has died from no sleep. Your sleep patterns are all messed up. I know how much you are suffering right now. I wish I could do something.
Can you call your doctor tomorrow and get in to see him? Going to your doctor doesent mean you are a coward or are giving up. After all this time it would be a good idea to have a doctor check you. Your fine, that reassurance from a doctor helps.
Catherine
No one has died from no sleep. Your sleep patterns are all messed up. I know how much you are suffering right now. I wish I could do something.
Can you call your doctor tomorrow and get in to see him? Going to your doctor doesent mean you are a coward or are giving up. After all this time it would be a good idea to have a doctor check you. Your fine, that reassurance from a doctor helps.
Catherine
I agree with the Dr part but not with the ppl don't die form no sleep. You should research the fact that we used the no sleep to break ppls will while questioning them you can't think or funtion properly without sleep so how can I hope to get better if I get not sleep how can I think clearly make good dissions if now my thoughts are clouded my lack of sleep. Even if say the fact that I"m 49 years of age we were trained to use stimulits anfedimins to stay awake for days at a time when needed but told not to excede 4 days because of the side effects started out wieghing the positive. I will call my doctor and you know the answer will be pills of some type to help me Hummmmm? sounds like what I"m trying to beat right now I have no desire to trade one problem for another. Pill for Pill No way No thnx Nada
TotalEclipse
Oh PS would someone smack me with a board so I can get some sleep
TotalEclipse
Oh PS would someone smack me with a board so I can get some sleep
Total...awe do I hear the agony in your words and am so sorry you are dealing with that! I remember only oh to good what those sleepless nights felt like..I would watch movie after movie on pay tv...I could barely eat...smoking even made me sick...I tried tea and soup and you name it I did it...then one night it happened..it was only for a few hours but it felt like days...I was so relieved and I know you will get there too....
Just hang on...I also took gravol...cause it helped with my tummy issues and did make me sleepy but more hung over....try nytol or something over the counter for a night or two....it might work...your right you do need your sleep..it aids in healing the body and clears our muddled minds...thinking of you tonight and hoping that you are snoozing!!
Just hang on...I also took gravol...cause it helped with my tummy issues and did make me sleepy but more hung over....try nytol or something over the counter for a night or two....it might work...your right you do need your sleep..it aids in healing the body and clears our muddled minds...thinking of you tonight and hoping that you are snoozing!!
Total,
Lack of sleep can make you a loon, I agree with that. Driving with no sleep is the biggest cause of accidents. Lack of sleep can be dangerous.
I know people have given you advice like taking hot baths and the like. I can't add any that could help.
I have been there myself. Not being able to sleep stinks. After all you have gone throught with WD's you need sleep. When the sleep doesn't come its so not fair!
I saw a doctor for my detox. He suggested OTC sleep aids. I don't want to perscribe anything to anyone. We addicts self medicate and I don't want harm you or anyone with what MY doctor told me. Talking to your doctor is a good idea.
This hell will be over soon I promose.
Catherine
Lack of sleep can make you a loon, I agree with that. Driving with no sleep is the biggest cause of accidents. Lack of sleep can be dangerous.
I know people have given you advice like taking hot baths and the like. I can't add any that could help.
I have been there myself. Not being able to sleep stinks. After all you have gone throught with WD's you need sleep. When the sleep doesn't come its so not fair!
I saw a doctor for my detox. He suggested OTC sleep aids. I don't want to perscribe anything to anyone. We addicts self medicate and I don't want harm you or anyone with what MY doctor told me. Talking to your doctor is a good idea.
This hell will be over soon I promose.
Catherine
benadryl works great. I'd rather get shot in the head at day 13, than grab a pill. Just me, I am on 13 too. Still cranky but healing
Talk to your doctor about seroquel for short term. It's not an opiate or benzo and it is very effective and powerful. It's an anti-psychotic and also rx'ed for bi-polar disorder. Insomnia is an off label use, but many doctors will rx it for insomnia, but some won't.
Rozerem is a new and safe option for addicts. It stimulates your brain to produce melatonin. It's the closest thing to natural sleep avaliable in a prescription. It works well, but I've never used it for WD related insomnia.
Some people use trazadone, which is actually an anti-depressant, but also approved for insomnia.
These are the generally the safest prescription options for addicts, but get them from a doctor. Unless you have other medical conditions, or are taking other meds that are contraindicated, he should prescribe one of these for you. I'd ask for the seroquel. I've used it for WD related insomnia and slept 8 solid hours.
Rozerem is a new and safe option for addicts. It stimulates your brain to produce melatonin. It's the closest thing to natural sleep avaliable in a prescription. It works well, but I've never used it for WD related insomnia.
Some people use trazadone, which is actually an anti-depressant, but also approved for insomnia.
These are the generally the safest prescription options for addicts, but get them from a doctor. Unless you have other medical conditions, or are taking other meds that are contraindicated, he should prescribe one of these for you. I'd ask for the seroquel. I've used it for WD related insomnia and slept 8 solid hours.
