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I just joined this site and am not sure how it works. I joined out of desperation for sleep. Have not been able to get to sleep or stay asleep for over 10 years without ambien. I take 6.25 extended release every night and it is no longer giving me more than 4 hours sleep. I am so tired and don't know what to do. My doctor has no knowledge of what severe insomnia is. Please help
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I’m so sorry to hear this but you are not alone. I also started reading these posts out of desperation. Right now, I’m trying acupuncture and also the Fisher Wallace Stimulator. Just some more things to look into maybe? As far as emotions and thoughts that need release and may help sleep, I’m reading The Gift by Edith Eger, and it’s helped put things into perspective which for me, can lower the emotional load I take to bed with me which keeps my mind churning. Hugs and best wishes.
montanasky, you need a doctor who will give you a medication that works for insomnia! And get off Ambien....it is not helping you! Quite the opposite! I take Lorazepam and it works great! Trazodone works for some people but did not work for me. If your doctor won't give you anything....switch doctors! Tell your doctor the Ambien is no longer working and you need something else....Good Luck!
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You can try natural products that helps me . 5htp is very good , i use natrol 150 mg a day also use ashwagandha it settles the mind . Deep breathing before you go to bed is fab ! 15 or 20 . 7 in hold for and out as much as possible . The stomach can cause a lot of insomnia.