Insomnia. It's mine. I don't want it. At my last appointment with the doc, I requested sleeping pills. He wouldn't do it. Said he doesn't prescribe them. Which sucks. For me.
In the past when I've been desperate to sleep, I've used Vicodin. Bad, I know. But the result was sleep. And I felt better. And I've bummed both Ambien and Lunesta from my best friend. Again, sleep was the result.
I've gone through a spurt of sleeping with Zzquil. But then when I switched to generic, that just made me nauseous and dizzy and rather sleepy. But I still wok up in the middle of the night and had to deal with not being able to sleep and feeling sick. 
I sleep in a room with all the lights turned off. No TV or clock. Window opened a crack. Decent pillow. Decent blanket coverage (nothing too heavy or too light).
And I'm not sleeping. Four nights in a row now and I think I'm gonna crash.
So I think I need to try melatonin or something else.
Wondering what has worked for you in the advance.
Anything at all is appreciated. 
Little did I know that Mr. Bean would come to epitomize my existence (toothpicks to keep eyes open!)
Insomnia. I've got it and don't want it and don't know what to do.
November 12th, 2014 at 09:58 pm
November 12th, 2014 at 10:20 pm 1415830816
I do have some old copies of the US Master Tax Guide I could send you -- heaven knows it's put me to sleep often enough!
November 12th, 2014 at 10:34 pm 1415831643
Another thought is to baby yourself to sleep. Make warm tea, chamomile is mild and has no caffeine. Take a warm bath, turn the lights down, light a candle. Cozy up in warm pajamas, use some lavendar lotion. Snuggle into bed with a book/bible or something that will keep you calm. Read until sleepy and turn the light off.
Otherwise, I'd highly suggest another doctor if you can't find some relief, since lack of sleep can become quite a problem. You might also address any stress or depression you may be feeling.
((Hugs))
November 12th, 2014 at 10:34 pm 1415831655
November 13th, 2014 at 01:04 am 1415840661
November 13th, 2014 at 01:57 am 1415843831
On the other side of the clock, are you getting plenty of sun in your eyes? It's said sun during the day helps set a body clock...I've never had trouble with sleep, but for years I've had to make sure I get some sun everyday. Last year I was so desperately groggy I bought one of those day light lamps to make sure I could always get "sun."
Could you maybe fall asleep if someone rubbed your head or gave you a long massage?
I'd consider hypnosis, too!
November 13th, 2014 at 02:33 am 1415845989
Also, so,entires internally we are "working" on something and don't realize it. Or stress, low level depression will also create insomnia. A couple sessions with a therapist or someone who does biofeedback may also help. Biofeedback can help train you,to reach a level of relaxation that may lead to sleep.
November 13th, 2014 at 04:53 am 1415854411
November 13th, 2014 at 06:27 am 1415860045
I have regular periods of insomnia. I feel for you.
November 13th, 2014 at 01:28 pm 1415885286
November 13th, 2014 at 01:50 pm 1415886655
One simple thing that helped me -- I started taking Advil at night -- not Advil PM, which only raises expectations and does nothing. I am always dealing with pain and have gotten so used to it I didn't understand it was interfering with sleep. Getting rid of the pain helps. But that's probably not your problem, unfortunately -- or fortunately!
My doctor does not want to prescribe sleep aids either, and I do respect his stance, as I truly do not want to become drug-dependent.
November 13th, 2014 at 02:07 pm 1415887650
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