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[gsdmom]

The acupuncture has not helped a lot, I’ve read a person typically needs 6-12 sessions, I’ve done 7 so far,but I feel two of the sessions had some value.

[Sleeplessinri]

Thank you it is always great to know that you are not alone.

Do you think acupuncture did help you a lot?

The first time i tried to go off to fast and it didn’t work out well, i cut it down but didn’t get completely off yet. It is definitely easier to get if a lower dose

[gsdmom]

I am trying to get off of Ambien now. I have been taking Ambien since the middle of March 2019, with a break for a week now and then. Supposed to take 5mg but many times took 10mg. Last week did not take it for one night and the next day I felt like I was in withdrawal. Trying half pill 2.5mg the last 3 nights and tonight, it feels good not to feel drugged in the morning, although the sleep issue hasn’t changed much. Soon I will do 1/4 pill. Three weeks ago I started acupuncture 2x week for insomnia, 7 sessions so far. The night of the 2nd and 7th session I did get better sleep, about 6.5 hours. I am also going to try late afternoon water aerobics class since the weather is getting better, hoping that will tire me out.

Sorry I didn’t really answer your question since I am not through it yet, but maybe we can share our experiences as we go along and get through it together. My most difficult issue is patience, wanting to do this too quickly.

[Mouse]

No I haven’t,  been to hypnotherapy, helped me a bit, but that was four months ago and acupuncture,  now trying chiropactor which I needed.  On holiday at moment so been drinking a few beers every evening,  knocks me out for 5 hours then go back to sleep but so rough un rested feeling nexted day, so haven’t drank now but taken 7.5 mirtazapine to sleep because I felt I was spoiling my family holiday because I was feeling awful.

Around 10ish when I should be feeling tired winding down,  I get like a headache pain at back of my head as if something stopping me winding down , not relaxing down

[The Mighty Artichoke]

I’m at my wits end. Have been experiencing insomnia for 10plus years. Tried- getting out of bed every hour, doing mundane tasks, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, counselling, cbt, meditation, chillow pillow, all sleep hygiene conditions, going to bed late, no napping in day, magnesium supplements, oil and bath, lavender oil, diffuser, lush sleep products, sleep apps, amytriptaline, zopliclone, no sugar, no eating after 6, less carbs, more carbs….and still no sleep. Please. Help me.

[Daf]

Hi FrozenSun,

 

I really feel for you my friend.

Like you I have nights of nil sleep. Real insomnia, not like the folks who “only” get four hours.

I have rigorously followed CBTI with Sleep Restriction and Acceptance methods to the letter for long periods.

And after 30 months I still have it.

Have also tried lots of different drugs and homeopathic medicines, tried acupuncture, meditation, mindfulness, etc. but they all stop working after a bit. The only drug that works in Zopiclone but I hate that as it often only gives you 2 to 3 hours and you feel awful after. Plus, docs won’t keep prescribing it. So I rarely take that.

I have seen the top therapist and been on two sets of courses with the NHS (UK health service) at top hospitals in London

Basically, I am resigned to living with this condition for the rest of my life – and just accepting it. Either that or want to end it all. Not kidding, but I have a lovely wife and kid, so have to be brave, though I cry a lot.

My insomnia just starts on its own and has no trigger at all, no stress. I am convinced it is caused by some chemical imbalance.

I either sleep right away or cant sleep at all. I’m starting working on reducing stress when I don’t sleep straight away, mainly through mindful acceptance.

It is a truly horrible affliction.

[Martin Reed]

Deb really did give you the short and sweet answer — there’s not much I can add!

Acupuncture or hypnosis may help with sleep, but the amount of evidence supporting these techniques as effective long-term treatments for insomnia is minuscule compared to the gold standard — cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

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[upatsix]

Has anyone tried acupuncture or hypnosis for sleep and, if so, what has been your experience

[Yelweb]

I just don’t feel like sleeping. I mean I’d love to sleep a full night but I don’t feel tired most of the time. Just wired and no emotional energy but not sleepy. I’m stressed from work and can’t relax. Have taken medication Zopliclone or something like that. But 5ats not a long term fix. Acupuncture, massage, doesn’t relax me. Even meditation. I wish I could just switch back to how I used to be. Ie knackered a the end of a good long honest days work. Im really struggling. My first post so excuse if it sounds dramatic

[xime03]

My name is Ximena and my biggest sleep challenge is to fall asleep and stay asleep. I had a change at work and I think that is the cause of my insomnia; this has created anxiety and it has affected my sleep. Never had any issues with sleep and that’s what keeps me positive. I am under prescribed medication to be able to sleep and been doing changes at night like reading, meditate, etc. Also I had acupuncture which didn’t help unfortunately. I see a Psychologist every week and that is how I maintain the situation so far…I found this page though Google. My big concern is not be able to sleep again without medication. I am a healthy person and hate to take medication.

I have a lot of hope that there’s people helping people like me to get rid of this nightmare.

Best,

Ximena

[Hppositve]

Thanks Martin

I have been signed off for 2 weeks but I’m keen to go back to work as I hate being at home trying to fill up days. I used to live going into work.

My problem is anxiety now about going to sleep. You’re right, all I think about is my sleep and whether or not I’ll sleep at night.

How do I stop doing this? I’ve tried reflexology, acupuncture, I’ve spoken to a therapist ( not sleep therapist) so I know that I’m doing so much so try and fix it.

My husband has told me to stop doing anything more and just stick to the pills as I need to just sleep and focus on one thing at a time to see if works. Once I’m in a regular rythm then I can gradually come off the pills and return to work.

I’m on a one day course next week which is sleep course but I’m not sure if it’s a cbti course.

Please tell me how can I stop thinking about sleep and what else should I be doing?

Thanks

[Martin Reed]

RLS tends to be treated with iron supplements or dopamine agonsts such as pramipexole and ropinirole.

There are some lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the frequency of symptoms, too. For example, smoking and obesity have been linked to RLS. A clinical review also found the following alternative and complementary therapies as being helpful for reducing symptom severity:

Exercise training,
Transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation,
Pneumatic compression devices,
Near infra-red light treatment to the lower legs,
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation,
Acupuncture

I hope this helps!

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[Lenochka]

I tried acupuncture. With a relatively good specialist. The specialist was a Russian guy, not Chineese. It had NO effect on my terrible insomnia at all!!! I found a real Chineese doctor (but in another town). He sais he can help me. But I`m not sure now. Because I already had a bad experience with acupuncture.

I didn`t try yoga. If someone had experience with it, it would be interesting to know what impact on insomnia and how much relief does it have.

 

[jode6042]

I think the reason I have more difficulty away from home is that I sometimes have no control of how dark I can make the room, the temperature of the room and unfamiliar sounds and too many sounds.

I think my bouts of sleeplessness at home come with job related stress which in turn triggers health related issues such as headaches, pain and digestive issues. I am an RN and right now at my age (64) the 12 hour shifts have become to rigorous. I plan to retire next March. Right now I am on a LOA and hopefully will not have to return.

When I start losing sleep the health issues exacerbate and then I cant sleep because of too much pain, a horrible cycle. Right now acupuncture is giving me some relief but its a slow process.

[IngridS]

Yes, I went to Acupuncture last year for about 5 months. It didn't “cure” me, as it has for so many. But I loved going as the Acupuncturist was very good. I know it did help lower my “anxiety”. I think that sleep problems can be very complex. Combining many approaches is necessary for some people (like me). Increasing fiber in your diet and increasing vegetables and fruits, as well as drinking as much as possible (good quality water) will help to “flush out” excessive hormones and toxins. By the way, with Menopause the problem is not only that the female hormones Estrogen and Progesterone are “low”. They also fluctuate constantly, in the “attempt” to “make up the sudden drop”. Hence the hot flashes, etc. The pyto-estrogens can help. I didn't see much improvement trying this. I think it just takes time. The results may not be “instant”. Antidepressants can also help, if you don't mind, again, being on prescription pills. Some times you may need the pills “temporarily” until you can get your sleep “under control”.

IngridS