[StephA]

I felt it was well managed over the last 6 months. (Full disclosure: using prescription sleep aids). But it has come back with a vengence. I recently switched medications but seemed to be working for a week or so.

My specific issue is I cannot fall alseep, despite being tired/drowsy. And recently, started falling alseep for very very short time (15 mins or so) only to be jolted awake. I do have a mild form of elipsey but it has been managed for years and never presented itself this way.

The despair, and always worrying about whether I’ll be able to function is hard to handle sometimes. I’m meditating, exercising, no caffeine past 11 a.m. and doing my best in all the suggested areas related to sleep.

[Martin Reed]

Unfortunately, prescription sleep aids aren’t a long-term solution for chronic insomnia, so it’s not too surprising to hear that your insomnia returned.

With enough time spent awake, all of us will fall asleep — yet if we have a lot of worry and anxiety this can definitely make sleep more difficult.

Have you talked to your doctor about cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)? The fact you have epilepsy means that it’s important to discuss the appropriateness of CBT-I with a doctor before pursuing that option.

If they think you’d be a good candidate, this will likely be a better avenue to explore since CBT-I addresses the perpetuating factors behind insomnia (inappropriate/inaccurate sleep-related thoughts and behaviors).

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