Posted by Racer on March 23, 2007, at 1:29:22
In reply to Re: Havn't slept in days..photophobia, and iscolation, posted by linkadge on March 22, 2007, at 10:17:25
I know you were trying Lamictal, but planning to stop it? I wonder if this could be related?
The first time I tried Lamictal, I had an experience of total insomnia -- despite 4mg Xanax before bed! Since I couldn't get through to the doctor's office, and I was pretty well hysterical after the second night of racing thoughts and insomnia, I stopped EVERYTHING all at once.
I don't recommend it.
Unless you like shaking uncontrollably and vomiting into a bucket on the floor, because you couldn't get up to go anywhere else.
I hope things ease for you, Link. Have you tried any of the old standby solutions? Chamomile tea really does help me, sometimes. So does hot cocoa.
The best I've found, though, is lying on the sofa in front of the TV. I think because it engages my mind just enough that it interupts the racing thoughts. Might be worth try?
Good luck, Link. I hope it turns around soon.
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