How do I get some sleep?

Posted by Suhcuddo @suhcuddo, Nov 23, 2011

For years now I've been getting real sleep every few days. Like now I've been up since two thirty this morning. I'm full of anger all the time, and for what I don't know. I have problems w/ pain,(mostly in my neck, and from severe rls), acid reflux to the point of wanting to throw up nightly and depression. It's gotta come from the lack of sleep. I've try'd all kinds of anti-depressants, talking about my problems w/ a theropist only makes things worse. I'm getting desperate. I don't want to become suicidal but I'm very close to the breaking point. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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@davids1

Hey again. wow.just went outside and I wish I could pipe up this weather to u. it is gourgeous. Well heres to wishn!!!!! Bye more soon.......

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I went through an awful bout of insomnia, high anxiety, and panic attacks a few years ago. It was the worst period of my life, hands down. I knew there had to be a solution, so I went for a free evaluation at my local mental health care hospital. They admitted me to an Intensive Outpatient Program the next day and I spent the following 5 weeks getting the treatment I needed. I suggest you work with a good therapist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or check out your local mental health resources. Most of them should give you a free assessment. If you happen to be in the Chicago area, I can highly recommend the program at the Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, IL. Their program changed me life! I now sleep 8 hours almost every night and only take sleeping meds on occasion.

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@davids1

Hi. Iam very,very sorry to see your comment. I read it several times and I can honestly say...IT SUCKS BUT I,M RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!!!!!!! You gotta wonder what we did to deserve this crap.... Suhcuddo, all I can say at this point is hang in there and solve one problem at a time, You inspire me cause here I am with ONLY severe RLS and I have lost all hope. My nero Dr. threw his hands up since I,ve tried just about every crappy drug for this and only REQUIP. {large doses} somewhat controls the RLS. Your neck pain is maybe manageable????? , and the acid reflux 'SHOULD BE ABLE TO CONTROL", but what are you doing for your RLS?. I am not into social media and I,m a newbie at this forum,so please forgive my awkwardness.... Maybe some angel will see this and help us both with these ailments. I,ve been so healthy all my life, it,s so difficult and the Drs. that i have been to actually know less than me about RLS. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I feel that at the very least, you should know that I hear you and I LITTERALLY feel your pain...........David

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Hey. lost contact with u. I have Info. for ya. please advise.........

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@davids1

Hi. Iam very,very sorry to see your comment. I read it several times and I can honestly say...IT SUCKS BUT I,M RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!!!!!!! You gotta wonder what we did to deserve this crap.... Suhcuddo, all I can say at this point is hang in there and solve one problem at a time, You inspire me cause here I am with ONLY severe RLS and I have lost all hope. My nero Dr. threw his hands up since I,ve tried just about every crappy drug for this and only REQUIP. {large doses} somewhat controls the RLS. Your neck pain is maybe manageable????? , and the acid reflux 'SHOULD BE ABLE TO CONTROL", but what are you doing for your RLS?. I am not into social media and I,m a newbie at this forum,so please forgive my awkwardness.... Maybe some angel will see this and help us both with these ailments. I,ve been so healthy all my life, it,s so difficult and the Drs. that i have been to actually know less than me about RLS. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I feel that at the very least, you should know that I hear you and I LITTERALLY feel your pain...........David

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Ur not getting my emails? That's weird. Well, keep trying. I'm still here. and have been been waiting. I'm deffinately thinking about another doc. just not sure how to go about getting one.

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@davids1

Hi. Iam very,very sorry to see your comment. I read it several times and I can honestly say...IT SUCKS BUT I,M RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!!!!!!! You gotta wonder what we did to deserve this crap.... Suhcuddo, all I can say at this point is hang in there and solve one problem at a time, You inspire me cause here I am with ONLY severe RLS and I have lost all hope. My nero Dr. threw his hands up since I,ve tried just about every crappy drug for this and only REQUIP. {large doses} somewhat controls the RLS. Your neck pain is maybe manageable????? , and the acid reflux 'SHOULD BE ABLE TO CONTROL", but what are you doing for your RLS?. I am not into social media and I,m a newbie at this forum,so please forgive my awkwardness.... Maybe some angel will see this and help us both with these ailments. I,ve been so healthy all my life, it,s so difficult and the Drs. that i have been to actually know less than me about RLS. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I feel that at the very least, you should know that I hear you and I LITTERALLY feel your pain...........David

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@davids1

Hi. Iam very,very sorry to see your comment. I read it several times and I can honestly say...IT SUCKS BUT I,M RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!!!!!!! You gotta wonder what we did to deserve this crap.... Suhcuddo, all I can say at this point is hang in there and solve one problem at a time, You inspire me cause here I am with ONLY severe RLS and I have lost all hope. My nero Dr. threw his hands up since I,ve tried just about every crappy drug for this and only REQUIP. {large doses} somewhat controls the RLS. Your neck pain is maybe manageable????? , and the acid reflux 'SHOULD BE ABLE TO CONTROL", but what are you doing for your RLS?. I am not into social media and I,m a newbie at this forum,so please forgive my awkwardness.... Maybe some angel will see this and help us both with these ailments. I,ve been so healthy all my life, it,s so difficult and the Drs. that i have been to actually know less than me about RLS. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I feel that at the very least, you should know that I hear you and I LITTERALLY feel your pain...........David

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no sleep again tonite....ugggghhh! miss hearing from ya.......uggghhhhh.......

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@davids1

Hi. Iam very,very sorry to see your comment. I read it several times and I can honestly say...IT SUCKS BUT I,M RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!!!!!!! You gotta wonder what we did to deserve this crap.... Suhcuddo, all I can say at this point is hang in there and solve one problem at a time, You inspire me cause here I am with ONLY severe RLS and I have lost all hope. My nero Dr. threw his hands up since I,ve tried just about every crappy drug for this and only REQUIP. {large doses} somewhat controls the RLS. Your neck pain is maybe manageable????? , and the acid reflux 'SHOULD BE ABLE TO CONTROL", but what are you doing for your RLS?. I am not into social media and I,m a newbie at this forum,so please forgive my awkwardness.... Maybe some angel will see this and help us both with these ailments. I,ve been so healthy all my life, it,s so difficult and the Drs. that i have been to actually know less than me about RLS. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I feel that at the very least, you should know that I hear you and I LITTERALLY feel your pain...........David

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still not able to get mail delevered to you. so sorry!!!

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Try melatonin .... Take omega 3 - 1000-2000mg a day, B vitamins, they all help with sleep and stress.
Get on a routine- bedtime same time every night. Relaxing music, hypnosis for sleep, ect.

See if that helps

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