Need Reasurance

[[sa...]]

Up to now, I have had little trouble sleeping other than a few months ago when I was having really bad symptoms. I now have very minimul symptoms with no anxiety which I am so grateful for!

 

But this week I started to have some insomnia and last night I woke up at about 1:00 am -2:00 am, can't remember, and took 50 mg of Benadryl that I had in my cabinit. I slept fine for the rest of the night.

 

This has been happening for 3-4 nights now.

 

But this morning I kind of freaked out, becuase I was and still am really worried that I may start developing insomnia.

 

I heard that insomnia can be a symptom that can pop up for a few days after a cut then return to regular sleep after a few days to a week? Should I try to sleep for a few days without any sleep aids to see if it returns to normal? I think I may not be able to sleep just becuase a lot of thoughts, not so much becuase of a symptom? Most likely a combination of both.

 

I was really freaking out this morning ( started to panic) , but I should expect some ok weeks, tolerable and rough ones.

[[th...]]

Up to now, I have had little trouble sleeping other than a few months ago when I was having really bad symptoms. I now have very minimul symptoms with no anxiety which I am so grateful for!

 

But this week I started to have some insomnia and last night I woke up at about 1:00 am -2:00 am, can't remember, and took 50 mg of Benadryl that I had in my cabinit. I slept fine for the rest of the night.

 

This has been happening for 3-4 nights now.

 

But this morning I kind of freaked out, becuase I was and still am really worried that I may start developing insomnia.

 

I heard that insomnia can be a symptom that can pop up for a few days after a cut then return to regular sleep after a few days to a week? Should I try to sleep for a few days without any sleep aids to see if it returns to normal? I think I may not be able to sleep just becuase a lot of thoughts, not so much becuase of a symptom? Most likely a combination of both.

 

I was really freaking out this morning ( started to panic) , but I should expect some ok weeks, tolerable and rough ones.

 

I don't have any advice bc I haven't slept well in over 4 yrs. Not at all on my taper. But there is also an insomnia board you could read through for more info. Lots of info on there as insomnia is a major wd syx coming off benzos.

 

Grinch

[[sa...]]

Benzo girl said that it is a symptom that can creap up after a cut and then subside after a few days to a week, so that gives me some assurance.

 

A similiar topic I posted was moved to other meds where she responded.

 

I think it's best just to try not to panic and hope my sleep improves.

 

I would imagine if I hold longer that it would eventually improve. I have read others write that slowing down helps with insomnia too.

 

My next cut is not my night one, so I should be ok with my next cut and it will give me another week to get use to the reduction of my nightly cut. I had been getting at least 5-6 hours of sleep this past week, but I am use to at least 6-7. So I have been tired when usually I am not.

 

I started to panic and do not want to have to rely on sleeping pills.

[[sa...]]

Can I expect my sleep to return to normal after a few days?

[[th...]]

Can I expect my sleep to return to normal after a few days?

 

Everyone is so diff, I guess you ll know after a few days. I don't rely on sleeping pills but then I don't sleep so it's a catch 22 sometimes. Your right about not panicking...that only makes things worse. Hopefully things will settle down for you.

 

G

[[Cl...]]

Benzo girl said that it is a symptom that can creap up after a cut and then subside after a few days to a week, so that gives me some assurance.

 

A similiar topic I posted was moved to other meds where she responded.

 

I think it's best just to try not to panic and hope my sleep improves.

 

I would imagine if I hold longer that it would eventually improve. I have read others write that slowing down helps with insomnia too.

 

My next cut is not my night one, so I should be ok with my next cut and it will give me another week to get use to the reduction of my nightly cut. I had been getting at least 5-6 hours of sleep this past week, but I am use to at least 6-7. So I have been tired when usually I am not.

 

I started to panic and do not want to have to rely on sleeping pills.

I completely agree with Benzogirl I also agree that by slowing our dose we do sleep better. I did a rapid taper at the begining and I had insomnia, now that I am holding to stabilize, I feel almost normal, anxiety of course, but manageabe, functioning very well and sleeping the last 2 nights without using the herbal tablet.

I promised to myself to hold for a month at this dose...now I am not completely sure, if feeling as well as these days I may cut in 10 days.   

[[Ba...]]

I'm with Grinch. I have not slept well in a long time. But pausing may be the way to go. My sleep always gets worse after a cut (especially a night time dose).

 

Hope your sleep improves and wish I could offer better advice. Melatonin, 5-htp, l-tyrosine, magnesium, vitamin D are all recommended but none works fir me. My remoron and nighttime dose gets me to sleep for 2 hours, then tossing, turning, pain and pins and needles for the rest. It sucks. Especially as I've always had insomnia - but was of the couldn't get to sleep kind not the couldn't stay asleep

[[sa...]]

Benzo girl said that it is a symptom that can creap up after a cut and then subside after a few days to a week, so that gives me some assurance.

 

A similiar topic I posted was moved to other meds where she responded.

 

I think it's best just to try not to panic and hope my sleep improves.

 

I would imagine if I hold longer that it would eventually improve. I have read others write that slowing down helps with insomnia too.

 

My next cut is not my night one, so I should be ok with my next cut and it will give me another week to get use to the reduction of my nightly cut. I had been getting at least 5-6 hours of sleep this past week, but I am use to at least 6-7. So I have been tired when usually I am not.

 

I started to panic and do not want to have to rely on sleeping pills.

I completely agree with Benzogirl I also agree that by slowing our dose we do sleep better. I did a rapid taper at the begining and I had insomnia, now that I am holding to stabilize, I feel almost normal, anxiety of course, but manageabe, functioning very well and sleeping the last 2 nights without using the herbal tablet.

I promised to myself to hold for a month at this dose...now I am not completely sure, if feeling as well as these days I may cut in 10 days.   

 

It's nice to know someone else who is working full time. Good to hear! I think I am just thinking too much at night really. Also the time change messed with me. I just threw the benadryl away. Felt tired, hung over and with a head ache all day because of it. If I get 5-6 hours a night until it gets better I can live with that.

 

It has also just been for a dew days so I need to give it some time. Did buy some magnesium though and will try that out tonight.

[[sa...]]

Slept very well last night without any sleeping aids and feel very good this morning!

 

So I think when I cut from my nightly dose in the future I can expect a few days of less sleep, but it will then return to normal. Plus the time change didn't help much.

 

But feeling good right now. 

[[Cl...]]

Benzo girl said that it is a symptom that can creap up after a cut and then subside after a few days to a week, so that gives me some assurance.

 

A similiar topic I posted was moved to other meds where she responded.

 

I think it's best just to try not to panic and hope my sleep improves.

 

I would imagine if I hold longer that it would eventually improve. I have read others write that slowing down helps with insomnia too.

 

My next cut is not my night one, so I should be ok with my next cut and it will give me another week to get use to the reduction of my nightly cut. I had been getting at least 5-6 hours of sleep this past week, but I am use to at least 6-7. So I have been tired when usually I am not.

 

I started to panic and do not want to have to rely on sleeping pills.

I completely agree with Benzogirl I also agree that by slowing our dose we do sleep better. I did a rapid taper at the begining and I had insomnia, now that I am holding to stabilize, I feel almost normal, anxiety of course, but manageabe, functioning very well and sleeping the last 2 nights without using the herbal tablet.

I promised to myself to hold for a month at this dose...now I am not completely sure, if feeling as well as these days I may cut in 10 days.   

 

It's nice to know someone else who is working full time. Good to hear! I think I am just thinking too much at night really. Also the time change messed with me. I just threw the benadryl away. Felt tired, hung over and with a head ache all day because of it. If I get 5-6 hours a night until it gets better I can live with that.

 

It has also just been for a dew days so I need to give it some time. Did buy some magnesium though and will try that out tonight.

[[be...]]

Benzo girl said that it is a symptom that can creap up after a cut and then subside after a few days to a week, so that gives me some assurance.

 

A similiar topic I posted was moved to other meds where she responded.

 

I think it's best just to try not to panic and hope my sleep improves.

 

I would imagine if I hold longer that it would eventually improve. I have read others write that slowing down helps with insomnia too.

 

My next cut is not my night one, so I should be ok with my next cut and it will give me another week to get use to the reduction of my nightly cut. I had been getting at least 5-6 hours of sleep this past week, but I am use to at least 6-7. So I have been tired when usually I am not.

 

I started to panic and do not want to have to rely on sleeping pills.

I completely agree with Benzogirl I also agree that by slowing our dose we do sleep better. I did a rapid taper at the begining and I had insomnia, now that I am holding to stabilize, I feel almost normal, anxiety of course, but manageabe, functioning very well and sleeping the last 2 nights without using the herbal tablet.

I promised to myself to hold for a month at this dose...now I am not completely sure, if feeling as well as these days I may cut in 10 days.   

 

It's nice to know someone else who is working full time. Good to hear! I think I am just thinking too much at night really. Also the time change messed with me. I just threw the benadryl away. Felt tired, hung over and with a head ache all day because of it. If I get 5-6 hours a night until it gets better I can live with that.

 

It has also just been for a dew days so I need to give it some time. Did buy some magnesium though and will try that out tonight.

 

 

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