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Insomnia... ... . .. it sucks!

roxyttandmeroxyttandme member
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So, we lost our daughter 6 months ago. I don't know if I have PPD or just plain old D... Anyways, I can't sleep w/out sleep aid. I figured it would last a month or two... but, no, 6 months later and I still can't sleep.

I don't want to take sleep aid, I don't even want to take anti-depressants. Not that anything is wrong w/ them, but if DH and I going to eventually ttc again- I don't ANY meds in my system.

Does anyone have any suggestions for sleeping? I read, I take baths, I try to excersize, I try relaxation techniques - but nothing works.

TIA!

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Re: Insomnia... ... . .. it sucks!

  • Gina418Gina418 member

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I just read your story and it is heartbreaking. Have you been to a therapist to work out your feelings? I have to imagine that your mind is constantly "going" causing this insomnia. You can try Tylenol PM - it's gentle on your system and might help you fall asleep. I've taken it from time to time.


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  • cerad5cerad5 member
    What have you been taking medication wise? I ask because I learned something interesting from my first visit with my psychiatrist last week. I had been taking Ambien and was not feeling rested. She said that Ambien doesn't work for everyone, sometimes it doesn't actually let your brain "sleep" and it can cause more sleep problems. As far as tips to help you sleep, I don't really have any. I am still requiring meds to help...sorry :)
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  • roxyttandmeroxyttandme member

    I "was" taking Zoloft for depression- but, stopped it after 2.5 months- cause I didnt' really feel like it was doing anything for me. Now I just take over the counter sleep aid. I had some Rx sleep aid- but, my Doc is not willing to keep giving them to me.

    Sometimes at night - when I am laying in bed and trying to sleep - my heart starts raising and I get what I would call a mild anxiety attack. My body is realy for sleep - but, my brain is not. It just sucks...

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  • SarahGroves11SarahGroves11
    I just read your story and I am so sorry for your loss. It was truly heart breaking. Anyway, I had a lot of problems with insomnia while I was pregnant and shortly thereafter. It was like I couldn't get my head to shut up. I used to imagine myself on a beach and take long deep breaths. It sounds kind of stupid but it would calm me down. A girl I used to work with always drinks a huge glass of milk before bed. She says it gets her to sleep but then she has to pee a few hours later. Not sure if any of this helps you at all.. But I wish you luck TTC in the future!! Please keep us posted. :)
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  • hopankahopanka member

    Hi Roxy,

    you can try Melatonin, Valerian Slumber (Vitamin Shoppe or online) or warm milk with honey. As far as relaxation techniques - I'm not sure what you've tried....I swear by the Silva Method (but it's pricey)...maybe you can just start taking regular yoga classes to slow your thoughts down, nothing like power yoga or anything...more like kundalini yoga and such. Getting regular relaxing massages in the late afternoon/early evening is good, too.

    Hang in there and be good to yourself

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