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I just started on the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Course this week. I am amazed at my sleep pattern, since I have to keep a “sleep log”. The guide for the log is very helpful. Hope that I will be able to understand the pattern.
Depending on your Doctor, they may see the value of supplements or they may not. GPs are not really trained much in “preventative medicine”. Their focus is more diagnosing and treating an established “disease” with Medications. Naturopaths focus more on prevention and supporting the body. I try to learn as much “preventative” and “supportive” information as I can. There is a lot of help available to us now that was more difficult to find, before we had the Web.
Craig50, you are really nice to be encouraging others like that. It can only be a good thing to be encouraged.
I also tried Acupuncture for my Insomnia issues. It does have it's merits. I did feel much calmer after treatments. But it wasn't enough to help me 100%. The quest goes on!
I have found that the more that you put into helping yourself, the more productive you will be. Drugs may be a quick fix. I am very grateful for the help Zopiclone has been for my sleep issues. It will help me get to sleep and get me “back to sleep” if I take it before 1:30am. It just does not improve how I feel the next day. I also don't want to depend on it for the rest of my life. It's great to be encouraged by others who have seen improvements in their sleep by other methods.
'susanr' wrote:With Ambien and the CPAP machine I can usually get 3 1/2 to 4 hours of sleep without waking. I have been trying to keep the CPAP on longer each night. Recently, I have put it back on after using the bathroom for about 2 more hours. Not looking at the clock is actually helping, but because I am taking medication, I need to keep track of when I last took it. I am currently focusing on the siatic pain issue as it is probably contributing to me waking frequently. I also walk a lot during the day and have started a yoga/stretching class. I have pretty good sleep hygiene; keeping regular bedtime and waking.
thanks for sharing, it is helpful to hear other's experienes.
Have you tried seeing a Chiropractor? They may be able to help with the back pain issue. Positioning with pillows between your knees and under your upper arm, may help too.
I can totally relate to your “anxiety” problems, and getting worse after Menopause. Menopause brings on “hormonal” changes. Also, your Adrenal and Thyroid glands try to support your drop in hormones. Supplements that support these glands will also decrease the menopause symptoms. Taking Vitamin C (1000mg) and Vitamin B Complex is very good as well as Magnesium and Calcium. Google about Adrenal Fatigue and Thyroid Support with Menopause. These supplements help with generalized stress as well. There are so many things you can do to help with “anxiety”. Journaling your “stressful” thoughts, daily exercise, deep breathing (all day long) are great tips. Read everything that you can about stress reduction, then do it! Above all, I read the Bible and trust Jesus! Hope these tips help!
