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I have debilitating insomnia issues where I cannot sleepFor 4-10 night
I have debilitating insomnia issues at 75 years of age. I have had these my adult life., it is so debilitating that I cannot even drive my car or go about my daily routines because my head is spinning around and I feel like I’m literally drunk intoxicated, however, I am not
I have been given every drug by a different doctors along the way and each one of them has had major side effects, including Ambien. I just want to know I’m not the only one who is sitting up night after night after night in my bed crying because I cannot shut my brain down. I have had some thoughts of suicide lately because I get so sad about the situation that I cannot control.
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Good. We never know if something will work until we try it. But this med has a different platform from the others I tried, and it works for me. Best of luck! Bette
Seriously, do you have a cell phone? Strongly urge you to try the Calm app. There are a multitude of sleep stories to choose from. Many voices telling the stories also. I wish I had this when I had to go to work. Now I'm retired so I am free to sleep. I also have sleep apnea and wear an oral device for years now. I also took Ambien for many years to fit my sleep schedule into my work schedule. Now my routine includes the Calm app. It's about $70 for a yearly subscription. If you can't do that, have you tried going thru the alphabet and coming up with animals or vegetables or cities for each letter? I was up to 2 fruits, 2 vegetables and a tree for each letter of the alphabet. Then I started Calm. Please try it if you can!!
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2 ReactionsPlus I feel compelled to comment on sleep habits. Dark room, no tv, ie a good bedtime routine. So important. My husband lays in his room all night with the TV going and wonders why he has fitful sleep. Getting used to falling asleep in front of the TV is bad news for me.
Thank you so much. I’ve gone to the App Store and found several Calm apps.
Which are you referring to ?
I have very good sleep habits. All above
I have a humble suggestion. Please message the soles of your feet before going to bed. You can use any oil available with you. You can do it as long as you can or until you fall asleep. I am sure it will help.
You can also message the sides of your face, using some oil.