Does it get you to sleep and keep you asleep? I take ativan 3 x a day and am careful what I add to that in addition to the medrol for r/a. I am just about at the point of giving in to wakefulness and getting rest when I can. This morning I awoke at 3 AM in absolute terror of nothing in particular - just being alone except for dog Daisy. I tried that 3-3-3 thing where you identify 3 things you can see, 3 things you can touch, and 3 sounds you can hear. Did some diaphragmatic breathing and it halted. Finally got up and took Daisy for a short walk in the dark. The air was fresh and clear and the fear ceased. I hate to think about sleeping with a light on like a 2 year old because I know that is a bad policy for sleep hygiene but any port in a storm.

I was given Clonazapam and Paxil for depression and anxiety disorder. Mornings are bad but I’m afraid to use more Clonazapam . I voluntarily cut back from a total of 4 mg to 2 as I feared the idea of the controlled substance. I do feel I am not being treated effectively for my illness and now feel a need to increase the Clonazapam again. Does anyone understand my fears?

H1 or h2 blockers Xanax… most helpful for me so far… antacid has helped to a bit… brain and gut are closely related. Trying to find hope. This is the best I can find so far. Please let me know if you find anything better…