Re: I can't sleep

Posted by beppe3 on June 25, 2003, at 0:06:44

In reply to I can't sleep, posted by Rainee on June 24, 2003, at 22:33:44

> I can't sleep without taking a benzo I take lexapro and trileptal. any suggestions? Will those over the counter things be ok with that combo?
>
> Rainee
I would try chamomile tea and calcium/magnesium supplemnts first. I wouldn't be afraid to combine over the counter meds with an SSRI or trileptal. Benadryl would be my first choice.
Sleep disturbance will be dependant on how long you've been taking benzo's. Kicking benzo's has been one of the most difficult things I've ever done. Try and get aerobic activity every day and wake up the same time every morning until your body naturally gets into a new rythm of sleep/wake.
Good luck and be patient. Popping a pill is much easier than taking active action. I know from experience and still crave benzo's after not taking one for 8 mos.

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