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Posted by Sugarbush_inthenorth on March 28, 2003, at 13:28:39
HELPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by utopizen on March 28, 2003, at 13:44:18
In reply to can insomnia cause delusions, pyschosis??, posted by Sugarbush_inthenorth on March 28, 2003, at 13:28:39
> HELPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Call your doctor and ask for a sleeping pill. I'm waiting to hear back from mine.
Sleep deprivation can induce psychosis. The other day, I was seeing oxygen bubbles for a few seconds, really spooked me. Paxil has given me insomnia, and I know it won't work on my social anxiety, so I don't know why I take it.
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on March 28, 2003, at 13:53:58
In reply to can insomnia cause delusions, pyschosis??, posted by Sugarbush_inthenorth on March 28, 2003, at 13:28:39
Just a few weeks ago I wasn't able to sleep for 102 hours. Sometime during the third day I began having "mild" visual hallucinations (floral patterns on things would grow, wood grain would crawl). Around hour 98 I went full-on psychotic, talking to people and things that weren't there, having vivid hallucinations of terrifying things out of the corner of my eye, seeing my house come alive and try to kill me... crazy stuff.
Definitely try to get a prescription sleep-aid before it gets this far. Unfortunately, I don't respond to any drugs for sleep, short of general anesthetics. So I just had to keep on until the hallucinations wore me out.
Posted by Sugarbush_inthenorth on March 28, 2003, at 14:03:01
In reply to Re: can insomnia cause delusions, pyschosis??, posted by Ame Sans Vie on March 28, 2003, at 13:53:58
I completely lost my head...but somewhere in the background, my logical sense tells me its not real..
At one point, I accused my husband of assaulting me...which of course didnt happen...the cas now have my kid because they think that an assault did occur...
The cas I feel, are catapulting me to suicidal thoughts...
insomnia, is wrecking havoc in my life...
just recently my neuropyshc placed me on seroquel..
Im afraid to be near anyone...
Posted by utopizen on March 28, 2003, at 14:26:55
In reply to Re: can insomnia cause delusions, pyschosis??, posted by Sugarbush_inthenorth on March 28, 2003, at 14:03:01
Go to this slide:
http://medlib.med.utah.edu/calendar/block4/ppt_sedatives2002/sld029.htm
Apparently Xyrem is effective for your problem, hallucinations brought on through insomnia!!
Write down that med term the slide uses and tell your doctor.
Posted by xjs7 on March 28, 2003, at 22:29:34
In reply to can insomnia cause delusions, pyschosis??, posted by Sugarbush_inthenorth on March 28, 2003, at 13:28:39
This article might interest you:
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/p980301b.html
xjs7
Posted by sugarbush_inthenorth on April 9, 2010, at 10:14:58
In reply to Re: can insomnia cause delusions, pyschosis??, posted by xjs7 on March 28, 2003, at 22:29:34
I was placed on Seroquel. No more insomnia and no more effects from insomnia. I have been on it since 2004. It changed my life, I get the sleep I need. I had the strength to fight the cas. I won in ever aspect. I can move forward.
The previous events that led up to all this choas-a car accident then a sexual assault by a stranger. Of course, having a difficult relationship didnt help either.
How did I recover? Seroquel started it all. It provided me the required sleep I needed. Having that adequate sleep allowed me to focus and go through therapy. Fear is a very disturbing emotion, remembering that it is an "emotion" is key. Understanding your triggers is key. Stop, walk and think is key. Getting your partner to understand and participate-so important. If you value your relationship - work it out. A few years of therapy and just like a light bulb-click and the light goes on.
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