Posted by mattdds on September 26, 2003, at 6:42:51
In reply to Parnate People, please help., posted by Budgie on September 26, 2003, at 1:08:46
Chris,
This reminds me of when I had extreme insomnia for over a year when I was at my worst point. I would get so worried about the effects the insomnia would have (e.g. fail out of school, go crazy, etc.). None of those things ever happened. Insomnia sucks, subjectively, but it won't likely make your performance noticibly worse, from an objective standpoint.
I know how "crazy" insomnia can make you feel, but I think Cubbybear may be right in saying that worrying about the insomnia could be contributing to your problem. This may be something to work out with CBT. You see, you have two problems. First the insomnia, and second the worrying about the insomnia. These two can create a viscious cycle. Did you have sleep probs before the Parnate?
I would *really* try to bag some Ambien. I've already told you all the advantages of it. Back when I was not sleeping, this drug was like a miracle. It was like hitting an "off" switch in my brain.
Ambien is kind of humorous, to me. It has such an abrupt, forceful onset that it just takes you under by brute force! My dad takes it too, and he describes the sensation of his Ambien "kick-in" by saying, "When the Ambien train cometh through, it leaveth no passengers behind".
And don't sweat the "hallucinations", for real. Like I said before, I HATED LSD and pot...way too intense! But this is nothing like that in any way. I usually get in a really funny, giddy mood for the 5 minutes before the Ambien Train rolls in to take me away. I really enjoy it, strange as it may sound. My wife always comments on how witty and funny I get just before getting taken under by it.
My only hope is that your doc will friggin' prescribe it! I'm quite sure it will work.
I hope you feel better!
Matt
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