[marshlakemom]

Hi All, I'm new here !!

Been a chronic insomnia for the better part of 30 years and been on every drug known to mankind to combat it. Haven't won yet. It took me four years to wean off antidepressants and Ativan…….

I currently take 7.5 mg. of Zopiclone or you may know it as Immovane and it does nothing for me. I'm at the end of my rope, and starting to develop all sorts of problems related to immune disorders…I believe from basically being run down from lack of sleep and my body falling apart. LOL

I have Celiac Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, High Cholesteral and generally feel like crap all day. But it is amazing how much I can accomplish according to so many of my friends. I still work out everyday, and walk, keep a beautiful home, do hand crafts, etc. I just push forward even though I'm sick all the time. I have to or else I would end up back on the all a/d and other meds for depression.

I don't know what more to say other than I wish I could find out why I don't sleep. I was abused as a child, and wonder if I am not in the flight/fight mode all the time, and can't settle. My doctor believes me to be a bit ADHD as I am such a mover, and my mind goes constantly. I won't take the drugs for ADHD as they have a side affect of insomnia. So many of these darn drugs do.

I wonder what other people do who are my situation. I crave for a good night of sleep. Haven't gotten more than 3 hours /night for years, and that is not consecutive. I was also out to a sleep disorders clinic and told I had sleep state misperception. I say, NOT !!! I am awake.

Deb

[Caers]

'marshlakemom' wrote on '18:

Hi All, I'm new here !!

Been a chronic insomnia for the better part of 30 years and been on every drug known to mankind to combat it. Haven't won yet. It took me four years to wean off antidepressants and Ativan…….

I currently take 7.5 mg. of Zopiclone or you may know it as Immovane and it does nothing for me. I'm at the end of my rope, and starting to develop all sorts of problems related to immune disorders…I believe from basically being run down from lack of sleep and my body falling apart. LOL

I have Celiac Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, High Cholesteral and generally feel like crap all day. But it is amazing how much I can accomplish according to so many of my friends. I still work out everyday, and walk, keep a beautiful home, do hand crafts, etc. I just push forward even though I'm sick all the time. I have to or else I would end up back on the all a/d and other meds for depression.

I don't know what more to say other than I wish I could find out why I don't sleep. I was abused as a child, and wonder if I am not in the flight/fight mode all the time, and can't settle. My doctor believes me to be a bit ADHD as I am such a mover, and my mind goes constantly. I won't take the drugs for ADHD as they have a side affect of insomnia. So many of these darn drugs do.

I wonder what other people do who are my situation. I crave for a good night of sleep. Haven't gotten more than 3 hours /night for years, and that is not consecutive. I was also out to a sleep disorders clinic and told I had sleep state misperception. I say, NOT !!! I am awake.

Deb

*hugs*

Welcome to the forums, Deb. If nothing else, you'll find people in similar situations here who can understand your predicaments. I think a lot of have many different hobbies in order to occupy us. Insomniacs, creative minds at work ;D

I've had insomnia all my life as well. I'm told it started when I was a baby and nearly died from cellulitis developed from a tainted shot. So maybe there's a connection to significant trauma disrupting our sleep mentality? Interesting thought. I've also been through sleep clinics, being told that I anything from chronic insomnia, to adhd, to an extremely unusual body clock. *shrugs* Who knows.

It's a difficult life, esp when it starts afftecting your health in the ways you have described. You sound like a strong woman, and I have nothing but respect for that.

-Caers

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Welcome aboard, Deb. Perhaps the only positive thing about insomnia is being able to join this community of people who know what you're going through (at least to some extent).

Have you tried visiting a sleep specialist or a sleep clinic for targeted advice and treatment options for your insomnia? I look forward to getting to know you better.

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[christine9774]

Hi Deb

I have to say I love your attitude and your strength! You sound like an amazing lady. I'm in that “mind moving constantly” club too. Maybe we should get stickers! 🙂

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