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That's for people who have problems sleeping not for people with insomnia I don't think you all know the difference. Trazadone ambien mirtazpine seroquel none of that works magnesium a shower exercise none of that and stress free does not work I'm talking about a person with real insomnia. Fentanyl or Anesthesia works but is illegal or bad for the body and they don't give it out like that. Maybe Xanax but all that other stuff do not work.
Yeah, more chance of getting a reply from God than 'your doctor' Much less an appointment. Yeah, remember them ? before your condition worsened so much it require a trip to A & E. Now your condition is incurable because you didnt get the proper attention in the first place to stop it going bad. And better still, it was all your fault you're so sick. Lets put this band aid on this patient and send them home with a letter for their GP. We need beds. After all.
My mother always used to say 'doctors are merely plumbers, they know the physical workings of the body but anything to do with disorders of the mind, forget it'. This is my experience and I do wish these 'advisors' take that into account. Same goers with nutrition. They know NOTHING. Unless they're Dr McDonald and Barbara O'Neill for nutrition's the best.
I used to have that problem and I just had a hard time shutting my brain down about it. What helped me was just as I laid there I started telling myself it is ok because at least I am resting, just relax because I am resting. Sounds hokey but it really did work for me. I no longer dreaded going to sleep because my goal was to rest and I started to relax more and actually fell asleep. My sleep is soooooooo much better now.
Try some magnesium. It will help. Might also add vitamin D and vitamin B to that mix every since I’ve done that I haven’t needed it antidepressant and I sleep pretty decent
I had pretty bad insomnia for 7+ years which always resulted in headaches. Tried lots of OTC medications/herbs/vitamins, nothing really worked consistently. What does work best is keeping consistent sleep schedule and sleeping early (according to my circadian rhythm - which can change over time). I also use a blue light blocker an hour before bed time. Also, I keep some podcast running thru the night. If I wake up in the middle of the night, I just focus my attention on that and it helps me fall back asleep and avoid overthinking and self talk. Hope this helps someone, since I know how hard it can be. PS. Also get a smartwatch with sleep tracker. It helps identifying your circadian rhythm and 'keeps' you accountable if you have trouble keeping consistent sleep schedule. And make sure to use your bed just for sleeping and no mental activities.
I been suffering insomnia for the last 20 years. Trazadone makes your mouth very dry as a side effect. Quetipine at 8mg dose made me feel like a zombie and could force my self to stay up and your feel brain dead the entire next half or more of the day. I take rozerem for melatonin and does not make me feel sleepy at all. Whats even worse is im on a constant rotating shift and working grave yard one week and then mid shift the next week and then morning shif the next week which no medication going to help you got to bed. My current stack of meds i use to knock me out use to been a six pack of beer but now its 2mg of Xanax + 8mg Rozerem + 30mg of Ambien + .5mg of halcion to knock me out for sleep and its a lot of meds to be drink nightly. Tolerance goes up over time.
@@unixjpn I hear you. Insomnia is one of the worst issues you can have. It affects your every sleeping and waking hour. I would personally avoid meds if possible. Sometimes dependence on meds makes insomnia worse. Just know you will be alright. Take care.
I’m having insomnia for the last 2 years. I do cognitive therapy but its not as effective, I felt it helped in the beginning but sometimes you do all the steps and you just can’t sleep which is frustrating, leads you to guilt yourself. Medications, I started with clonazepan, it helps sometimes but its not recommended to take everyday and your body gets use quickly. Zolpidem helps but the side effects bothers me: constipation, even depression and a sense of emptiness. At the moment I’m trying no meds and I feel hopeless. So yeah, it’s good to know you’re not alone.
@@BettinaCalmon Hope you are well. Yeah dealing with insomnia is tricky. My philosophy is try to be drug-free as best as possible. That said, for me, keeping things in balance - maintaining time discipline, moderate exercise, mental/emotional activity, low stress all helps if they are perfectly in balance. Most people can sleep well even when things are off-balance. Insomniacs are probably way more sensitive. Just my theory - hope that helps.
Thank you for the advice I have basically tried in the 38 years that I've had this. I've tried listening to gospel scriptures or even soft music however it just annoys me because of the noise. I feel like this is just a cross I have to bear until the Lord heals me. He took away my fibromyalgia so he can do this to on his time, meanwhile I'll keep praying. Thank you for your information and your thoughts.
Trazadone has worked wonders for me. I have been taking it for 20years. Nothing else worked for me and insomnia was taking its toll on me until this medication was prescribed.
I've had middle insomnia since I was a teen. When I finally got treated for it I started on Trazedone and it worked like a charm, until my dose got too high. Then I cycled on and off of it while trying other antidepressants also used for sleep. The other ones I tried left me super tired all day. I was able to stay at a low dose of Trazedone for the past couple of years by not taking it every day. However after I got Covid earlier this year I got the horrible insomnia that can go along with it and even increasing my dose of Trazedone didn't work at all. So I was put on Seroquel just at bed time. It's been AMAZING at helping me sleep. Getting good, solid sleep has done wonders for my mood and anxiety.
Hmmm, 50 milligrams made me too sleepy the next day, at times, and a little lethargic. Maybe I should have my doctor knock it down to 25 mg ? I've been through Temazapan and Lunesta, which kind of lost their strength, and Trazadone which didn't stop early wakening, and now Amytriptiline, which only works sporadically, makes me pee too much in the morning.
Run, run, run, away. You should never use antipsychotics for sleep. They cause akathisia and it can become chronic. Even 2nd Gen dopamine antagonists are not safe and cause akathisia. Watch the benzodiazepines as well. I got very hurt stopping Klonopin. Even Mirtazapine is not safe. I know people who have gotten akathisia from it. I wished that I had better advice, but I promise taking a dopamine antagonists like Seroquel is not a good idea. Not long term.
I have had insomnia since 1980 I was 30 years old I am now 71 and still have chronic insomnia I have tried every medication plant medication pharmaceutical medication in the world and nothing helps
@@runesvensson1244 Half a tablet of mirtazipine knocks you out but I don’t like these because they turn me into a beach whale and Seroquel gives you twitches
I have used low dose amitriptyline for fifty years. It seems to prevent frequent awakenings and has analgesic and muscle relaxing effects. The anticholinergic side effects are more pronounced and longer acting in the elderly. I take 5 to 10 mg, about an hour before bedtime. The effects are long lasting so I don’t drive etc. within ten hours of taking it. Usual side effects dry mouth, urinary retention and prolonged drowsiness. I started taking it for depression and PTSD in the seventies, and now besides sleep it helps with my arthritis and neuropathic pain. Sometimes 5 mg. Is enough for me to get a good seven hours sleep without frequent awakening and urinating every hour. The anticholinergic side effects and slow clearing are the limiting factor in its use.
I have nsomnia and mild sleep apnea (I've been refused a prescription for a Cpap). I've tried Trazadone but had bad brain fog. I started taking melatonin but didn't stay asleep. I now take Costco's version of Unisom with Doxylamine Succinate, as diphenhydramine actually keeps me awake. I get sleepy, fall asleep, but NEVER sleep through the night, and NEVER wake up refreshed. Luckily, I recently retired and can sleep in on those bad nights.
WTF were you refused CPAP? Go to a sleep specialist physician. Snoring, coupled with apnoeas, greatly increases your risk of stroke and heart attack. I have years of experience in this area. If you value your health, get it sorted. This would never ever happen here in Australia, which is, and has been, the world leader in sleep disorders research, as well as being the first country in the world to begin the use of CPAP for the treatment of sleep disorders.
@@tomparks3212 Thanks Tom. You aren't the only person to tell me that. I know this is bad, but I was trying to avoid another "in house" sleep study, but that's stupid, so I'll go back to my GP and get that process started!
Had a lifetime of waking up at least 3 or 4 times during the night. I was prescribed Trazadone for depression, it never worked but I slept through the night for the first time in my life. Would recommend it for sleep problems it's great.
I'm tired of doctors not taking insomnia seriously. They are overly cautious in case you become "dependent" on meds. So what! I can't sleep. If I become dependent, I will accept the consequences. I'm 68. I've been an insomniac most of my adult life, especially since menopause. I'd give anything for a regular 8 hour sleep.
I too have tried everything to address my chronic insomnia. I am 74 and do have anxiety. There are nights I stay awake for 4 hrs or more just to fall asleep. I have been on Trazedone recently and it actually does this opposite for me .
Folks , its all about your circadian rhythm that Dr. Emmanuel Revicci revealed the natural circadian rhythm that the body has on the cellular level , during the day you should be in catabolic state and at night in anabolic state . This can be achieved very naturally and easy. No drug or remedy will suffice . Research and stop this maddens . IMHO .
Have they tried you on Guanfacine or Clonidine for insomnia yet? This type of medication works by signaling the body not to dump so much adrenaline and norepinephrine into circulation, calming the body's "fight or flight" system. They also have fewer side effects than typical sleep medications, and don't have risks from long-term use. Both of these will lower blood pressure a bit, but generally a very low dose (one or two of the smallest pill) is sufficient to treat insomnia.
I've been on it for over 10 years. it's a lifesaver for me. It's the only medication thats ever worked for me. The only side effect I have is eating at night after I take it.
Ambien is the only way I get any sleep. It puts me to sleep but I don’t stay asleep. I see my endocrinologist in the morning. Maybe she can prescribe a timed release Ambien. I have tried everything.
how horrible that must be if you can't sleep without it . I'm a little more fortunate in that I can grab a few hours of additional sleep after it wears off . Hopefully this endocrinologist can come through for you. I was wondering about Amvien Cr myself but you need it more than I do, it sounds like.
I take Mirtazapine and Trazodone at bedtime ( low dose) with a small dose of Melatonin. About three months ago I added Magnesium Glycinate and increased my Vitamin D I am sleeping pretty well! I also follow all the usual advice for good sleep hygiene At 67 it doesn’t bother me to need these meds to sleep. I have dementia in my family and chronic lack of sleep has been implicated as a cause or at least a contributing factor
Good morning. Thanks for posting. I currently take both Lyrica and Gabapentin yet my sleep is the most miserable part of daily cycle. My family doctor recently suggested Melatonin and the bottle is still sitting on my nightstand. I wake every 2 hours to use the bathroom despite reduced fluid intake, so I just get out of bed anywhere from 2 - 4 a.m. and begin my day. Been like this for years. Suppose I'm afraid the Melatonin will knock me out and I'll pee the bed LOL. While I accomplish much in he early morning hours, I'm exhausted shortly after dinner when I am supposed to at least elevate my legs, You guessed it. I doze on and off and then take my bedtime pills, and it starts all over! Been for sleep study several times over the years and I'm usually back hone by 4 - 5 a.m. without enough sleep to collect data. I have tried relaxation tapes, meditation etc etc etc but will now go to the links for hopes of something new. Take care.
I was prescribed both lyrica and gabapentin years ago. Neither helped me in the slightest. ( anxiety/ insomnia) glad I stopped them . If they aren't helping you I'd advise you taper off because they are very toxic to the system taken longterm ( as just about all these meds are) do try the melatonin.. it does help with sleep but probably not enough on its own . Its hard work getting your sleep cycle right. You need to try and do many different things.. as far as medication goes( which is only a part of the many things may need,) try all the natural ones you can. They are generally harmless unless you have any you are allergic to but that's very rare. They are also non addictive and don't cause dependency and withdrawals like most psychiatric meds do even though they firmly deny that. Some can be helpful and not do real harm but ONLY when taken very short term. Have you tried valerian..it's subtle but taken in high enough dose over long period it can be quite helpful. Usually the best is a combination of this and other herbal/ nutrient supplements and foods. Kava is another, there are many and the beauty is that its generally safe to take a lot if different ones. You can introduce them one by one to see how you tolerate. Tryptophan and magnesium are great too. They will never work like sleeping pills but in combination with good lifestyle habits you will gradually see good results. You must take a holistic approach and be patient and consistent. I do empathise because I know insomnia and in my case problems causing anxiety is the main culprit. Don't give up researching and trying. Unfortunately for me, lots of exercise/ hard physical work is the surest way to get sleep ( I've always hated exercise) anyway .. I'm sure if you keep trying all you can you will eventually improve.. I really hope so.dont you just envy those who sleep like a log , fast and heavy.. some people are just like that. But I think most of them have 2 things in common; 1st- a generally untroubled mind. And 2nd a daily routine of much physical activity. I can't say I have either 😒 I wish you the best , really hope things get better for you.
Justine, you are definitely right about exercise. I just interviewed a pain specialist who speaks about this. Watch for the interview with Dr. Andrea Furlan in March.
I took Gabapentin for about 5 years it never did anything for me except for the first time I’d take it when I took it everyday it had no effect compared to not taking it
@@justinebourke9449.greatest comment .I see.plz tell me can I double up the valerian.its recommend I tps can I take I table spoon .what do you think .plz help me .thank you
Steer clear of quetiapine(seroquel) for insomnia.. it gives so many side-effects and nasty ones including restless leg syndrome Also it's extremely difficult to get off if you're on it for any substantial length of time. The longer on it and the higher the dose, the more horrible the withdrawal symptoms.. doctors do not warn of this.
I'm on it but only at low dose of 50 a night. I find it helpful, more helpful than any of the Z drugs or any of the multiple benzos I tried. Now even though I have low dose seroquel, I also take canna capsules which are awesome in getting me into restorative and deep sleep and mad dreams haha. I've only ever had one issue with withdrawal thankfully and that was because my doc missed one of the drop down steps in the tapering of an opiate so I actually went into withdrawal and opioid withdrawal is nasty nasty nasty. Ended up in A&E cos mg doc wasn't in office that day. .but I managed it and plus I got off my meds quick quicker 😛
I totally agree, I am trying to get the right off seriquil now, my main issue is it make me not interested in life or hobbies during the day. It takes away the joy . I believe it blocks dopamine and therefore no reward.
@@blairsterling6141 I'm down to 37.5mg now and hopefully I'll be done with them soon. NEVER EVER going back there. Or any other psychiatric meds. Learned the hard way.
@@justinebourke9449 Justine. Be vigilant. Be determined. Be patient. Gradually, gradually reduce. An evil doctor put me on a very toxic drug, called Thorazine. I went 10,000 times past hell ! 😡😡😡😡😡 The side effects were horrendous. I was left with Tardive Dyskinesia, which is permanent disability. It is embarrassing and hell. Psychiatry is a diabolical farce. They ruin lives. Hundreds of thousands per year. All of it, for money. For huge profits. 😡
@@Limitlessluckyunique888 Before my retirement, I was on Archilean time, where you were awake for three days and then passed out for twenty-four hours. After I stopped working, I found the joy of having a dog and the benefits of gummies and sleep aids. Now, wake up at four, invite the dog to bed for wrestling until ten, and walk him to the park to celebrate life and sunshine. Don’t watch the news. Eat healthy. Stay away from toxic people, doctors, and prescriptions. Life can be good.
I have had insomnia my entire life. My earliest memories are at about 3 lying awake while everyone in the house was sleeping. It was not uncommon for me to be awake the entire night for multiple nights in a row. This has never subsided my entire life. The older I get the worse it gets. I have to take prescription medication and I don't like that. My body hurts all over all the time because I get no restorative sleep.. I really wish my mom would have taken me to the doctor as a child so they could have figured it out then and maybe it wouldn't have gotten so out of control. Without medication I can go 2-3 weeks without sleep and I get so emotional without sleep. I can't think straight. It's hard to hold down a job. It sucks. I am willing to try anything except illicit drugs. No Marijuana either. Has anyone had it since childhood?
No. I use to sleep quite well. My insomnia started when I got half my thyroid removed. I am on Zolpidem 10mg but I wake up after about 3 hours of sleep. Sometimes taking magnesium glycinate helps me to get back to sleep but not always.
What’s your opinion on Mirtazapine? I used to take Trazadone & Quentiapine but they would make me stay awake & eat a bunch of food til I was so full I couldn’t eat anymore. So far the Mirtazipine works a lot better
Gained extreme amount of weight on Mirtazipine. By the third month, I dropped it but the weight gain was extreme by then - it was a bitch to get rid of. Any type of anti depressant for sleep can potentially cause weight gain. To me Mirtazipine was the devil. All doctors just pass out anti depressants like they are nothing. Know what you are getting into, there are other options for sleep if your doctor knows enough.
If you develop a tolerance to it down the road, or if you experience weight gain or other undesired effects, you could ask for low dose nightly Guanfacine for insomnia. It's the first choice for insomnia in pediatric patients due to the very low risk of adverse effects, but it can also work quite well in adults.
I take edibles with a THC/CBN combo that works better than CBD. The THC is an Indica strain which is a relaxant. (versus the Sativa strain which is a stimulant) I'd say it works 95% of the time. CBN helps with muscle and joint pain too. . Adding CBD or CBN to THC lowers the psychoactive properties of the THC. It's completely legal where I live so there is no guessing on dosage. I take it about an hour before I want to go to sleep. I'll read in bed until I am so sleepy I drift off. The main thing it does is calm down the chattering monkeys in my head at bedtime.
Yes CBN is great for sleep. Unfortunately it stopped working after longtime use. I'm hoping it will work again after taking a break from it. Taking CBD oil is great for daytime use for aches and pains. If using a topical THC in the formula makes it work even better.
Thank you for sharing that experience! I am desperate for a solution but have not been able to find credible research that demonstrates the effects of cannabinoid solutions on promoting quality sleep. I live in Canada. Do you mind if I contact you for further information? Thank you.
Yes, this video is very helpful especially because you are discussing Medications 💊 Not many doctors would explain drugs to their patients like you just did. I admire that! I wonder why the Medical Doctors are not doing videos about “the Medicine” they tend to subscribe way too much…🤔🧑⚕️👨⚕️🤔 but I am not going to get into that… There are so many eye-opening little pieces of information in this video. Thank You! 💁🏼♀️
I had Trazadone many years ago as an antidepressant. The sleep effects of it were scary dramatic. I had 15 minutes before I HAD to sleep. It took careful planning I had to be out of the bathroom and near a bed. It turned out not to be a workable solution for me.
My doctor switched me to Guanfacine after I developed a tolerance to Trazadone, and it's worked so much better that I wish I had just been given Guanfacine to begin with.
Trazadone made me have terrible nightmares. I had to fight to wake up. When I did fall asleep, the nightmares continued right where they left off. It's awful. Beware. I know everyone is different but I don't wish this on anyone.
Gabapentinis the best thing for sleep for me. I have stenosis L4-5. I took 300mg at night for 3 months. After reading about side effects and withdrawal if you don't need it anymore, I am experimenting with 200 or 100mg at night. So far 200mg is fine for me. I hope to get down to 100mg. I have not seen any tolerance build-up from this drug. The 3rd-month dose was just as effective as the first dose. Many drugs have a great effect in the first few doses, then seem to be ineffective after that.
After 14 years nightly ambien It slowly stopped working. After trying many other meds for sleep, seroquel seems to work really well for me. I try to rotate equally some nights I’ll take ambien, other nights I’ll take just 25 mg seroquel. This helps keep tolerance to both meds low. Take as much time off each med as you do on and you’ll save yourself a lot of hassle in the future. Also, if you’re able to sleep without a pill some nights then def do it. This will def keep your tolerance low. My grandma is up to 400 mg seroquel per night YIKES!
I don't want to frighten you but I have been on seroquel for 10 years. It causes Parkinson's even on a low dose. It's horrible to come off so if you run out you'll be in trouble. I've been on many other medications so my issues may stem from years of these medications. You might want to look for alternatives while you can. Your poor grandma - how does she function?
You didn't mention doxylamine. This antihistine is seriously effective. However, start with 1/2 tablet and take it earlier than benadryl... it lasts longer. BUT IT WORKS. Check the brand name Unisom, but check the label. Some unison formulas are diphenhydramine, benadryl, but others are doxylamine. You want doxylamine..
Thanks for the information. What dosage is high dosage so that I break it down to half. I found Doxylamine Succinate 25 mg and I don’t know whether it’s high dosage .
Magnesium citrate and melatonin taken 1/2 hr before bed and I sleep like a baby for 7 hours. Rarely sleep beyond that time because we have chickens that start to make noise early in the morning. Sleep like a baby, wake refreshed, not groggy and have a ton of energy during the day......and oh yes, low carb ketogenic diet helps.
That's good advice..just about impossible if you're taking antipsychotics and many of the other psych meds though..( I would basically shuffle to the kitchen and raid anything from the fridge to the garage bin, when in my bedtime, drugged-up zombie trances)
I'm only getting 3 hours of sleep due to a chronic pain disease. I can't have my old med because of the meds I'm on now. Your off label recs are good but I take 150mg doxepin with 2 75mg lyrica all at bedtime and I still don't sleep. I've tried every drug you mentioned and I can stay awake through them. My life suxs.😭
People should also try grounding therapy. Whilst I have not yet bought a grounding mat, but plan to, I have been finding time during the day to walk barefoot on my garden grass. I try to make it last close to one hour, and I've noticed an instant improvement in my sleep, now I dont wake every four hours, but for three nights have slept through to seven to eight hours. Just try it, as if it isn't your solution, you cant do yourself any harm trying. Free and no side effects :-)
I have had some success with Trazodone. One issue is that Trazodone has a relatively short half life of 4 to 5 hours so you might experience some awakenings during the night but if you're fortunate you'll fall back to sleep.
quetiapine is such a great medication. It’s gentle, it takes care of anxiety, helps with sleep. BUT for us who have severe insomnia and ADHD, another medication should be addeded in conjuction with quetiapine. Insomnia is a disability! The impact it has on one’s life is so dire and nobody treats it as such! It stops you from functioning. It needs to be taken a lot more seriously!
The non-stimulant ADHD medications Guanfacine and Clonidine are the first choice medications for treating insomnia in pediatric patients. Why not just treat ADHD and insomnia with a single medication?
@@timetoshinetoday There's an FDA warning against prescribing Quetiapine specifically for insomnia. The FDA fined the manufacturer $520 million for trying to market Quetiapine for insomnia, due to the risks, and a multitude of lawsuits have been filed for damaged to patients who took Quetiapine for insomnia. This is not an insomnia medication. It's an antipsychotic medication to treat mental health disorders.
@@Dulcimerist I have no idea. Ask my psychiatrists (plural). 1/10 of psychiatrists really, really, genuinelly suck and are very judgmental people. Vyvanse works so so so well for me too. I am much more CALM a looot less anxious… and by now ai know for certain it does not cause my insomnia ( it wears off) and plus I’ve suffered from insomnia for 20 years
Quetiapine/Seroquel 25 or 50 mgs and just a bit of hydroxyzine works pretty well for me. If I wake too early I take about another half of both. Meaning 1 half of 25 mg quetiapine and a fourth of a 25 mg hydroxyzine and go back to sleep. Right after a pee break at the bathroom of course. Everyone is different; just have to find what works for you. Imipramine is another old school one for sleep.
Melatonin works, but cant take it because of horrible nightmares. Been on trazodone for 30 yrs, doesnt work much anymore. A half xanax helps, but i only take that occasionally. This modern life is causing crushing insomnia and it will drive you insane. People that just lie down at night and go to sleep dont realize how fortunate they are. Lifelong insomnia is a curse 😢
Yes, I take melatonin on a regular basis with magnesium citrate and it helps a lot. I guess I go into a real deep sleep, because I have vivid and wacky dreams at times. I'll take the dreams if I can get a solid 7 hours of restful sleep.
Where does sleep research stand about sleeping outdoors in a tent and try out-somnia to negate insomnia? Just wondering. My grandma always slept outdoors never indoors, in India of course
I think that makes sense you have described me and I have been truly worried about dementia since I put my mom in hospice for severe dementia! Is there anything I can do that may help myself now so I can at least enjoy the time I have what ever that is? What is your website?
14:59 seroquel worked at first, but I started waking up abruptly with crushing pain in my heart. It would make me feel sick and I’d have to breathe through it. Looked up side effects and there it was, heart pain. Not even a good sleep. Weird dreams. For 30 Ativan has consistently worked but nobody wants to Rx it anymore. Tried EVERYTHING else and nothing works. Wonder how long I can live without sleep. Doctors dont care.
Seroquel prescribed for insomnia is an abomination. It can very well cause some permanent damage. It should only be used for psychotic conditions and under close supervision. For God's sake. Whoever prescribes this anti-psychotic for sleep is doing no one any favors.
I got trazodone for panic attacks. It is fantastic for sleep. ( i never had sleep problems, but i take trazodone in the evening and i sleep like like a baby)
@@jenniferlee9029 HI I just saw this comment and wanted to know how the quetiapine is going for you? I've been prescribed this for insomnia too but am nervous seeing all the negative feedback.
Hello @Friendly Pharmacy, may I ask if you are a Functional or an Allopathic Medicine Doctor 👩⚕️ How can I find you? I have some serious sleep problems. I am glad you brought up the “Prednisone” , the Restless Leg Syndrome, CBD edibles, the Sleep Diary 📔
I've had sleep issues for years. Proper sleep hygiene, Magnesium Bisglycinate and melatonin extended release work well for me. If I wake in the middle of the night and absolutely cant get to sleep a 1/2 dose of Nyquil Cold and Flu puts me out for up to 8 hours.
I have a few videos with tips on sleeping better and yes, Magnesium Bisglycinate and melatonin can sometimes be helpful. If you would like to learn more, here is our playlist of sleep videos: th-cam.com/play/PLumgF9opd1ZMhNtZRo7pWc-dEybEDWV0-.html
It’s true that truly natural sleep occurs optimally without medication. Utilizing the sleep hygiene measures that I mention at the beginning of the video or even CBT is usually preferred however there are some cases in which a prescriber may determine the risk/benefit for a particular timeframe or situation favours the use of medication. Whenever possible I always offer non-drug measures to health issues for this reason. The purpose of this video is to shed light on some lesser known medications that are sometimes used, and how these work. As a Pharmacist, whenever possible, using non-drug measures and lifestyle counselling is certainly preferred. There are circumstances where the risk/benefit ratio favours medication, and this should be determined by both the patient and the prescriber. I hope this helps!
Yes, Benadryl is not recommended for insomnia as it can have cognitive effects, and other side effects as well like dry mouth etc. It is often marketed for sleep - watch for the name diphenhydramine and avoid unless otherwise recommended by a healthcare professional.
I have been using castor oil on feet scalp and abdomen in the evening and it seems to be helping my sleep. Many you tube videos about castor oil comments have so many benefits and improvement in sleep is one benefit.
do your sheets have oily stains? How to you deal with that? And are you using flannel? Hoe long do you have the oil on your body? I really want to try your idea. I adore castor oil.
@@luvluvluvluvcats I wear flannel PJs. I haven’t noticed oil stains. I put the oil on a couple hours before bed. I lay on a leather couch and no problems so far.
for me low dose seroquel makes me feel brain dead all day after I wake up with no appetite to eat as my side effect. It works good to knock you out though.
I can attest to these problems!! I have central sleep apnea and obstructive airway sleep apnea. Also I suffer from claustrophobia so I can not wear the mask…this is my death sentence 😭sleep aids terrify me to the point I won’t wake up. I took trazadone but felt drunk. I suffer from bipolar,fibromyalgia,7spinal surgeries,an anxiety,ocd,ddd,sss,mitral valve prolapse,tricuspid regurgitation,copd,I used the gabapentin for my surgeries and all of the sudden I became allergic to it but it worked so well, melatonin gave me a night terror is horrible even in the lowest dose. I at least started taking medical marijuana in the for of gummies but very low doses which seems to amazingly help with pain as well assleep…….so in essence I’m not sure how my future looks…pretty grim to say the least. Thank you for this video and unfortunately I am all to familiar with every single thing you listed but I appreciate the work you put into this video I’m a new subscriber and I will be continuing to follow you. Many blessings 🙏💯❤️
Thank you for the comment and welcome to the community here! I have seen and heard some good things about the use of CBD oils and pain relief, as well as sleep. We are still learning a great deal about this. I actually have a quick video on an interaction between cannabis and antidepressants here incase it’s of interest: Cannabis and Depression: What you need to know th-cam.com/video/eKoTyTXFy3Q/w-d-xo.html
@@FriendlyPharmacy5I’m battling a terminal illness and multi organ failure. I have internal bleeding and so much more. I’ve done CBD alone for pain and CBD & THC together very low dose. I usually buy 30-1. 30 parts CBD to 1 part THC, not enough to feel a high.
Low progesterone. A patient from the clinic I go to had very low progesterone, and was on ambien for years. She was able to wean off ambien with mega doses of progesterone. Low progesterone wrecks sleep. Its not a hygene thing.
This can definitely be an issue for some women. Always best to get these things checked out as there can certainly be underlying issues that cause insomnia. Thyroid issues can also present with insomnia or difficulty sleeping. Great point.
Why did you mention the side effects of gabapentin but skip over the side effects of seroquel by calling it low dose? Side effects aren't dose dependent on seroquel, and the weight gain and metabolic affects are far worse than with gabapentin.
The fact is both of these drugs are bad but you're totally correct about seroquel which has a terrible effect on metabolism and is giving people weight problems they never before had, and causing diabetes and metabolic syndrome in many. Synthetic chemical drugs should be the very last resort as sleep aids and shouldn't be used for longer than a week or two as they cause more problems the longer they are used. When the brain gets accustomed to them it really struggles to function as it did naturally once they are withdrawn . Seroquel is not even FDA approved for insomnia yet it is well knows to be overprescribed and without due warnings given, for this. People really need to start researching what they're being given before taking them.
The manufacturer of Seroquel was fined $520 million for illegally marketing this very dangerous drug as a sleep medication, and a multitude of lawsuits have been filed due to the damaging effects this drug has had on patients.
Indica gummies are available in government owned liquor stores. Some, like Blasberries, are low dose. One half of one gummy is helpful for me, for falling asleep. Especially with a small carb snack, like a piece of toast. They aren’t as hard on cognition as Trazadone or Gabapentin, and are not addictive. Just about every other medication listed here is habit forming.
Good advice.. how I wish I could get those gummies or similar in this hateful country I live in..nothing that works is available here. (Not legal) the only cannibis you can buy here is totally rubbish and costs a fortune ( except for illegal weed which is easy to get but it gives me panic attacks coz of too much THC I guess)
Before I was bborn I was moving around in my mom's belly and she told me that she didn't sleep well so she read all through the night and all of us has tinnitus it's runs in the family for my mom's side. I take benadryl for sleeping now again I tried a lot of sleeping meds too many to count I drank to pass out but I got sober more than 20 years ago anyway I can't take ambien because I had nightmares I'm not sure if it's common side effect or not but I had them when I was on it. I was on hydroxyzine but they doesn't really work on me now.
I wasn’t convinced, but committed to a three month course of ashwaganda. It was hard to measure, but looking back, I was more calm, even keel, relaxed. Got off for a month, but will start again soon,
I don't think doctors listen sometimes. My issue is not that it takes some time like an hour or two to get to sleep. It is that I do not get to sleep at all ! meaning I am up all night tossing and turning and NEVER get to sleep at all. Typically this ends up with me being up about 40+ hours until I eventually crash and then sleep for 8-9 hours which also restarts the clock for about another 40 hours or so. I took 100Mg of trazadone last night and ZIPPO happened other than I felt my mind racing perhaps even more than without it.
There is a wonderful book called “Goodnight mind” that I talk about in one of the other sleep videos on this channel. You may find it helpful. It’s a cognitive behavioural therapy approach to sleep.
I have the 'no sleep for multiple days' experience as well - irrespective of level of activity during the day, brain doesnt know how to shut off by itself! Been like this for years now. Without medication, I go 2 or 3 days of no sleep at all, and then maybe just 2-3 hours crash& burn sleep after that, at usually from 4 or 5am, and then nothing at all next night again, and so on, it is torture! Reliant on a medication to 'knock me out', and sleep doesn't seem to 'gradually improve eventually' when I try to 'wean off' (or run out!). I tried trazadone briefly - had some weird effects so I had to come off it - did give sleep at first although quite foggy and not much refreshing. Hope you managing to find something more helpful for your own situation! I think doctors sometimes assume sleep is so natural that itmust be your sleep hygiene is wrong - they havent been in the extreme situation themselves!
There is nothing more frustrating to me than to wake up feeling deathly tired and sleepy but unable to fall back asleep because my stupid internal dialogue has cranked up and Will.Not.Shut.Up. 😮
I never sleep past 3hrs at a time and when I manage to its because my body has gone through weeks to months of the same cycle of 2-4hr bursts of sleep either once or wife a day OR once after a few days to fortnight of less than that in each day. I just crash and burn. I'm stuck in this cycle since 2018 and I am a wreck and fed up because doctors don't listen to me. I'm due to see a neurologist after a 5 year waiting list in December .. I wish I could just even get 6 hours in a row at this stage and that's me being greedy imo, since I am so used to this awful cycle
You may have already tried this but have you looked at Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? I have a video based on a section of the book Goodnight Mind. It may be helpful for you.
@@FriendlyPharmacy5 sadly yes, many times and it never helped me 😔 I am going to see a trauma therapist next week as I have a lot of past trauma that was never addressed/never had any counselling over, I am actually having a backwards sleep cycle at the moment which basically means I pass out from exhaustion during the day for about three or four hours and that's it for another 24 🥺
@@SlimJ1980-Eire Hi Jacky I feel your pain. I have had chronic insomnia for 3 years. Constantly wake up during the night. Im exhausted daily. Have you ever tried Lunesta or Sonota? There the z drugs. Haven't had much success with them My Dr now suggested Mirtazapine 7.5mg for sleep. Supposedly very effective. I wish you some restful sleep! May God Bless you
@@michaelthau1007 hey thanks! My dox has me on seroquel and diazepam which for the most part have been helping. i didn't want mirtazapine again as I had put on 3 stone on it . Number 1 side effect is weight gain . It was awful . I felt awful
I've tried just about everything. Nothing works. At least not for long. Melatonin gives me headaches. Advil PM works but only for a few hours. I even tried CBT in pill form. It was like a placebo. All this crap about blue light is BS. Laying in complete darkness is even worse. My doctors advice is to "just lie there and eventually you'll fall asleep." I'm currently looking for a new primary care physician. I'm pretty sure my job has a lot to do with it. When I'm on vacation, I sleep like a baby. I really hate my job.
I'm in the same boat. I've been suffering from insomnia for the last 4 years. I am also very unhappy in my job. But I am too old to switch jobs/careers and I feel stuck. I pray that you will get some relief. 🙏
It's not worth your health to stay at a job. I should know this because I stayed too long 22 years. I hope that you will find a better job. Praying for you.
Nursing homes use it on elderly for "control", say just for wandering at night. Or being disruptive. A "chemical" restraint. Do you want to be taking a poison like that? Antipsychotics are among the most damaging drugs in your body.
Hello, I was prescribed Trazadone for insomnia and was still waking up after 2-3 hrs of falling asleep and hard falling back aslerp keeping me tired and irritated next day. Dr. changed meds to doxepin and was wondering what you thought of the difference. I read the dosage stays in your body 18-20 hrs versus 4-5 with trazadone. Is that going to keep me sleepy all day then? Thx. Video very informative.
@@sallyneary1996 Did you have to take it every day or as needed. I just got prescribed this on Med MD and they wont allow me to speak to a professional. I dont want to be one something permanently I was just trying to get something for those night I dont sleep and typically just sit awake al night. They only tell me to take it daily before bed..
I took/take Seroquel/Quetiapine for a decade for bipolar. I am trying to get off this poison. I wish I had never been prescribed it. I have been slowly reducing the dosage from 300mg, reducing it by 25mg every month. I am down to 175 mg but am now waking up several times at night and just end up giving up trying to get back to sleep at 4:00 am. I am 70 yo and I think this is not helpful to my overall health. It will probably take me a year and a half to be rid of this drug.
I have been insomniac for as long as i can remember. I am now 69. I have restless leg syndrom and am on medication for it. However medication does not completely help and aleep meds make it worse. .
This is a great question. It really depends on the situation. Many of the OTC sleep medications that are available are antihistamines and are usually not recommended as they can have long term issues (such as increasing the risk of dementia) and also increase risk of falls in the elderly. Melatonin may be helpful in some cases. I personally prefer cognitive behaviour therapy - and there is an excellent book that I recommend on this which you may find helpful. I made a video about this book and other lesser known causes of fatigue here: th-cam.com/video/QedvPyhkYGw/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps!
@@rhiannar5240 25 mg or 25mg +.5 tablet, depending on if I think that I will sleep or not. This medication is usually very familiar with psychiatrists and that is where I get mine from. His office does not do those tests that you mentioned. I rely on my family Dr. for that.I’ve been told that this a very low dose.
Thank you so much for a informative and educational video. Do you think mirtazapine at 7.5mg would be safer than Lunesta for chronic insomnia? Or Sonota, which I l know is such short acting. 3 years of chronic insomnia has me exhausted daily at 53 God Bless you
You are very welcome. Mirtazapine could be helpful though it can cause weight gain. Have you tried sleep hygiene methods as well? I have a couple of videos on this.
Guanfacine is the lowest risk sleep medication. It's the first choice for pediatric patients, due to its low risk. It works wonderfully for me as an adult.
I understand the cruelty of insomnia. I have had it for about twenty years..However I'm learning from friends that they were able to rewire their brains without sleeping aides but it will take months. I have tried it all including sleep studies, but I still won't lose hope .
I stopped sleeping as the result of a sudden and catastrophic emotional shock. For decades l have listened to people’s and doctors’ ‘know it all’ opinions and nothing has helped. Ive had sleep monitors, melatonin , lights, hypnotherapy, and the only thing that helps is sleeping tablets occasionally, not frequently. If you havent walked in my shoes, stop telling me lve got it wrong and all l have to do is……. Nothing makes a difference. It’s burned into my DNA.
Interesting video. Thank you. 🙏. So I have ptsd , anxiety , sleep issues etc and the dr just prescribed 25 mg serequil nightly. What concerns me is I’m on .2 mg of colonodine Dailey for BP and Cholestopol daily for cholesterol as I had issues after my gall bladder was removed. I’m concerned about the 20 percent increase in your cholesterol levels. Couldn’t that kill me ??? I’ve had this sitting on my shelf for3 weeks and havnt touched it. So I have been suffering through the holidays. Not my idea of fun at all. I’ve also witnessed people having horrible withdrawals from stopping use of the drug. Can you tell your perception on this ?? Thank you so much and God Bless. Oh. We have medical canibus on 30 something of the states. But not in mine. So the drs here will flip out and cut off treatment if you pop thc in your pee. That’s just evil if you ask me. I know high quality canibus helps. We just don’t have access to it here yet. :(
Benzos carry increased risk of dementia and other issues through long term use. That could be why your doctor might be averse to prescribing those. Has your doctor mentioned low dose Guanfacine at night for insomnia? That one is so low risk that it's the first choice for pediatric patients. It can work great for adults as well.
Work out. Physical activity is what we are designed to do Not sitting around all day watching and clicking on videos That's why people are so screwed. They utterly fail at activity that the body is designed to do
Quetiapine represent! ! 😂 Seriously though it works all too well , only downside is it's hard to sleep without it after a while. And tolerance slowly develops
After 10 years, I realized I couldn't sleep without it, even though it doesn't have an immediate effect. Getting off was. HORRIBLE. While I'm off now, I've just transferred from one drug to another. Terrible bc sleep FEELS so good.
Don't forget that Seroquel slows your metabolism while also making you hungry and crave sugar. Seroquel makes people FAT. Also, the risk of muscles in your face twitching uncontrollably, that's a big one.
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That's for people who have problems sleeping not for people with insomnia I don't think you all know the difference. Trazadone ambien mirtazpine seroquel none of that works magnesium a shower exercise none of that and stress free does not work I'm talking about a person with real insomnia. Fentanyl or Anesthesia works but is illegal or bad for the body and they don't give it out like that. Maybe Xanax but all that other stuff do not work.
Thanks for the discussion. The only difficult parts were the references to "your doctor", as if we still had them - those were the days!
Yeah, more chance of getting a reply from God than 'your doctor' Much less an appointment. Yeah, remember them ? before your condition worsened so much it require a trip to A & E. Now your condition is incurable because you didnt get the proper attention in the first place to stop it going bad. And better still, it was all your fault you're so sick. Lets put this band aid on this patient and send them home with a letter for their GP. We need beds. After all.
They were always crap anyway. No love lost here.
My mother always used to say 'doctors are merely plumbers, they know the physical workings of the body but anything to do with disorders of the mind, forget it'. This is my experience and I do wish these 'advisors' take that into account. Same goers with nutrition. They know NOTHING. Unless they're Dr McDonald and Barbara O'Neill for nutrition's the best.
@@tamsinthai Because you have sooooo much more education..🤡
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There is permanent solution for insomnia. So one can get their full original healthy sleep back forever..
Sometimes I get so anxious about not being able to sleep that I can’t sleep.
Yep that's my problem that's anxiety induced insomnia and is treatable if you treat anxiety
Same here
This a vicious cycle and it’s truly terrible. I have more info on sleep and how to sleep better coming soon.
I used to have that problem and I just had a hard time shutting my brain down about it. What helped me was just as I laid there I started telling myself it is ok because at least I am resting, just relax because I am resting. Sounds hokey but it really did work for me. I no longer dreaded going to sleep because my goal was to rest and I started to relax more and actually fell asleep. My sleep is soooooooo much better now.
Try some magnesium. It will help. Might also add vitamin D and vitamin B to that mix every since I’ve done that I haven’t needed it antidepressant and I sleep pretty decent
I had pretty bad insomnia for 7+ years which always resulted in headaches. Tried lots of OTC medications/herbs/vitamins, nothing really worked consistently. What does work best is keeping consistent sleep schedule and sleeping early (according to my circadian rhythm - which can change over time). I also use a blue light blocker an hour before bed time. Also, I keep some podcast running thru the night. If I wake up in the middle of the night, I just focus my attention on that and it helps me fall back asleep and avoid overthinking and self talk. Hope this helps someone, since I know how hard it can be.
PS. Also get a smartwatch with sleep tracker. It helps identifying your circadian rhythm and 'keeps' you accountable if you have trouble keeping consistent sleep schedule. And make sure to use your bed just for sleeping and no mental activities.
I been suffering insomnia for the last 20 years. Trazadone makes your mouth very dry as a side effect. Quetipine at 8mg dose made me feel like a zombie and could force my self to stay up and your feel brain dead the entire next half or more of the day. I take rozerem for melatonin and does not make me feel sleepy at all. Whats even worse is im on a constant rotating shift and working grave yard one week and then mid shift the next week and then morning shif the next week which no medication going to help you got to bed. My current stack of meds i use to knock me out use to been a six pack of beer but now its 2mg of Xanax + 8mg Rozerem + 30mg of Ambien + .5mg of halcion to knock me out for sleep and its a lot of meds to be drink nightly. Tolerance goes up over time.
@@unixjpn I hear you. Insomnia is one of the worst issues you can have. It affects your every sleeping and waking hour. I would personally avoid meds if possible. Sometimes dependence on meds makes insomnia worse. Just know you will be alright. Take care.
I’m having insomnia for the last 2 years. I do cognitive therapy but its not as effective, I felt it helped in the beginning but sometimes you do all the steps and you just can’t sleep which is frustrating, leads you to guilt yourself. Medications, I started with clonazepan, it helps sometimes but its not recommended to take everyday and your body gets use quickly. Zolpidem helps but the side effects bothers me: constipation, even depression and a sense of emptiness. At the moment I’m trying no meds and I feel hopeless. So yeah, it’s good to know you’re not alone.
@@BettinaCalmon Hope you are well. Yeah dealing with insomnia is tricky. My philosophy is try to be drug-free as best as possible. That said, for me, keeping things in balance - maintaining time discipline, moderate exercise, mental/emotional activity, low stress all helps if they are perfectly in balance. Most people can sleep well even when things are off-balance. Insomniacs are probably way more sensitive. Just my theory - hope that helps.
Thank you for the advice I have basically tried in the 38 years that I've had this. I've tried listening to gospel scriptures or even soft music however it just annoys me because of the noise. I feel like this is just a cross I have to bear until the Lord heals me. He took away my fibromyalgia so he can do this to on his time, meanwhile I'll keep praying. Thank you for your information and your thoughts.
Trazadone has worked wonders for me. I have been taking it for 20years. Nothing else worked for me and insomnia was taking its toll on me until this medication was prescribed.
I’ll ask my doctor about Trazodone if this Lunesta doesn’t work. I did get pretty good sleep last night.
Trazadone works great.
200 mg Trazodone and no sleep but Heart palpitation
My doctor prescribed the Ambien controlled release. It’s working great for me.
@@nenadcubric2663 I get a rapid heart rate if I don’t take electrolytes every day. My favorite brand is Dr. Eric Berg’s.
I've had middle insomnia since I was a teen. When I finally got treated for it I started on Trazedone and it worked like a charm, until my dose got too high. Then I cycled on and off of it while trying other antidepressants also used for sleep. The other ones I tried left me super tired all day. I was able to stay at a low dose of Trazedone for the past couple of years by not taking it every day. However after I got Covid earlier this year I got the horrible insomnia that can go along with it and even increasing my dose of Trazedone didn't work at all. So I was put on Seroquel just at bed time. It's been AMAZING at helping me sleep. Getting good, solid sleep has done wonders for my mood and anxiety.
I’m so glad you found something that works for you. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m sure others who are struggling may find this helpful.
Hmmm, 50 milligrams made me too sleepy the next day, at times, and a little lethargic. Maybe I should have my doctor knock it down to 25 mg ? I've been through Temazapan and Lunesta, which kind of lost their strength, and Trazadone which didn't stop early wakening, and now Amytriptiline, which only works sporadically, makes me pee too much in the morning.
Run, run, run, away. You should never use antipsychotics for sleep. They cause akathisia and it can become chronic. Even 2nd Gen dopamine antagonists are not safe and cause akathisia. Watch the benzodiazepines as well. I got very hurt stopping Klonopin. Even Mirtazapine is not safe. I know people who have gotten akathisia from it. I wished that I had better advice, but I promise taking a dopamine antagonists like Seroquel is not a good idea. Not long term.
@@AdamSolt59amitriptyline sucks
Well I'm happy for you. Trazodone doesn't do anything for me at all I've tried that. It's nice to hear that you're getting your much-needed rest.
I have had insomnia since 1980 I was 30 years old I am now 71 and still have chronic insomnia I have tried every medication plant medication pharmaceutical medication in the world and nothing helps
RSO oil. Phoenix tears. You’re welcome.
Where do you live? Which medication you have been through the most?
@@ኢኮ_አዲስ I’m in Canada. We have a weed dispensary at every corner
300 mg Quetiapin/Seroquel and 30 mg Mirtazapin works.
@@runesvensson1244 Half a tablet of mirtazipine knocks you out but I don’t like these because they turn me into a beach whale and Seroquel gives you twitches
I have used low dose amitriptyline for fifty years. It seems to prevent frequent awakenings and has analgesic and muscle relaxing effects. The anticholinergic side effects are more pronounced and longer acting in the elderly. I take 5 to 10 mg, about an hour before bedtime. The effects are long lasting so I don’t drive etc. within ten hours of taking it. Usual side effects dry mouth, urinary retention and prolonged drowsiness. I started taking it for depression and PTSD in the seventies, and now besides sleep it helps with my arthritis and neuropathic pain. Sometimes 5 mg. Is enough for me to get a good seven hours sleep without frequent awakening and urinating every hour. The anticholinergic side effects and slow clearing are the limiting factor in its use.
I've had an awful time sleeping, all through the covid mess, this video is very welcome. Thank you xx.
I have nsomnia and mild sleep apnea (I've been refused a prescription for a Cpap). I've tried Trazadone but had bad brain fog. I started taking melatonin but didn't stay asleep. I now take Costco's version of Unisom with Doxylamine Succinate, as diphenhydramine actually keeps me awake. I get sleepy, fall asleep, but NEVER sleep through the night, and NEVER wake up refreshed. Luckily, I recently retired and can sleep in on those bad nights.
Try seroquel
WTF were you refused CPAP? Go to a sleep specialist physician.
Snoring, coupled with apnoeas, greatly increases your risk of stroke and heart attack.
I have years of experience in this area. If you value your health, get it sorted.
This would never ever happen here in Australia, which is, and has been, the world leader in sleep disorders research, as well as being the first country in the world to begin the use of CPAP for the treatment of sleep disorders.
@@tomparks3212 Thanks Tom. You aren't the only person to tell me that. I know this is bad, but I was trying to avoid another "in house" sleep study, but that's stupid, so I'll go back to my GP and get that process started!
Had a lifetime of waking up at least 3 or 4 times during the night. I was prescribed Trazadone for depression, it never worked but I slept through the night for the first time in my life. Would recommend it for sleep problems it's great.
Makes you sleepy and keeps you asleep.
My doctor gave me this for sleep a few years ago. Does it make you hungry?
I use it off label in my sleep regimen. Works well for me.
I took this drug and it was a dirty drug and gave me all kind of side effects. Took me a long time to get off of this medication.
intolerable dry mouth
I'm tired of doctors not taking insomnia seriously.
They are overly cautious in case you become "dependent" on meds.
So what!
I can't sleep.
If I become dependent, I will accept the consequences.
I'm 68.
I've been an insomniac most of my adult life, especially since menopause.
I'd give anything for a regular 8 hour sleep.
Same 😢
There is permanent solution for insomnia. So one can get their full original healthy sleep back forever..
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Then today God has heard u.
Today God has heard u. So don't miss now
And why just 8 hour sleep when you can full natural healthy sleep like in childhood days.
I too have tried everything to address my chronic insomnia. I am 74 and do have anxiety. There are nights I stay awake for 4 hrs or more just to fall asleep. I have been on Trazedone recently and it actually does this opposite for me .
Nothing helps me either . I just keep praying.
Folks , its all about your circadian rhythm that Dr. Emmanuel Revicci revealed the natural circadian rhythm that the body has on the cellular level , during the day you should be in catabolic state and at night in anabolic state . This can be achieved very naturally and easy. No drug or remedy will suffice . Research and stop this maddens . IMHO .
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Have they tried you on Guanfacine or Clonidine for insomnia yet? This type of medication works by signaling the body not to dump so much adrenaline and norepinephrine into circulation, calming the body's "fight or flight" system. They also have fewer side effects than typical sleep medications, and don't have risks from long-term use.
Both of these will lower blood pressure a bit, but generally a very low dose (one or two of the smallest pill) is sufficient to treat insomnia.
Well,with all due respect i would like to wish you thank you very much for the kind information.
"ask your doctor" most of them 95 % are clueless!!!
May as well ask a wall.
you said it
I'll just ask God, I'll get a quicker response
Yes! So true!
Maybe Im an outlier but Ive been using ambien every night for years and it still helps quite a bit with only a moderate raise in tolerance.
I've been on it for over 10 years. it's a lifesaver for me. It's the only medication thats ever worked for me. The only side effect I have is eating at night after I take it.
@@isabellaflorentina7574 I've done the same too, believe me. ( eating)
Ambien is the only way I get any sleep. It puts me to sleep but I don’t stay asleep. I see my endocrinologist in the morning. Maybe she can prescribe a timed release Ambien. I have tried everything.
how horrible that must be if you can't sleep without it . I'm a little more fortunate in that I can grab a few hours of additional sleep after it wears off . Hopefully this endocrinologist can come through for you. I was wondering about Amvien Cr myself but you need it more than I do, it sounds like.
@@zl1David My endocrinologist just prescribed Lunesta 2mg. We will give that a try. If that doesn’t work, she will prescribe 3mg.
I take Mirtazapine and Trazodone at bedtime ( low dose) with a small dose of Melatonin.
About three months ago I added Magnesium Glycinate
and increased my Vitamin D
I am sleeping pretty well!
I also follow all the usual advice for good sleep hygiene
At 67 it doesn’t bother me to need these meds to sleep. I have dementia in my family and chronic lack of sleep has been implicated as a cause or at least a contributing factor
Can you please share what dose do you usually take?
Magnesium L-threonate and potassium citrate before bedtime helps me.
That used to help me but in the past few weeks, my stomach can no longer tolerate it. Gives me horrible indigestion. I really miss my mag and pot cit!
Good morning. Thanks for posting. I currently take both Lyrica and Gabapentin yet my sleep is the most miserable part of daily cycle. My family doctor recently suggested Melatonin and the bottle is still sitting on my nightstand. I wake every 2 hours to use the bathroom despite reduced fluid intake, so I just get out of bed anywhere from 2 - 4 a.m. and begin my day. Been like this for years. Suppose I'm afraid the Melatonin will knock me out and I'll pee the bed LOL. While I accomplish much in he early morning hours, I'm exhausted shortly after dinner when I am supposed to at least elevate my legs, You guessed it. I doze on and off and then take my bedtime pills, and it starts all over! Been for sleep study several times over the years and I'm usually back hone by 4 - 5 a.m. without enough sleep to collect data.
I have tried relaxation tapes, meditation etc etc etc but will now go to the links for hopes of
something new. Take care.
I was prescribed both lyrica and gabapentin years ago. Neither helped me in the slightest. ( anxiety/ insomnia) glad I stopped them . If they aren't helping you I'd advise you taper off because they are very toxic to the system taken longterm ( as just about all these meds are) do try the melatonin.. it does help with sleep but probably not enough on its own . Its hard work getting your sleep cycle right. You need to try and do many different things.. as far as medication goes( which is only a part of the many things may need,) try all the natural ones you can. They are generally harmless unless you have any you are allergic to but that's very rare. They are also non addictive and don't cause dependency and withdrawals like most psychiatric meds do even though they firmly deny that. Some can be helpful and not do real harm but ONLY when taken very short term.
Have you tried valerian..it's subtle but taken in high enough dose over long period it can be quite helpful. Usually the best is a combination of this and other herbal/ nutrient supplements and foods.
Kava is another, there are many and the beauty is that its generally safe to take a lot if different ones. You can introduce them one by one to see how you tolerate.
Tryptophan and magnesium are great too. They will never work like sleeping pills but in combination with good lifestyle habits you will gradually see good results. You must take a holistic approach and be patient and consistent.
I do empathise because I know insomnia and in my case problems causing anxiety is the main culprit. Don't give up researching and trying. Unfortunately for me, lots of exercise/ hard physical work is the surest way to get sleep ( I've always hated exercise) anyway .. I'm sure if you keep trying all you can you will eventually improve.. I really hope so.dont you just envy those who sleep like a log , fast and heavy.. some people are just like that. But I think most of them have 2 things in common; 1st- a generally untroubled mind. And 2nd a daily routine of much physical activity. I can't say I have either 😒
I wish you the best , really hope things get better for you.
Justine, you are definitely right about exercise. I just interviewed a pain specialist who speaks about this. Watch for the interview with Dr. Andrea Furlan in March.
I took Gabapentin for about 5 years it never did anything for me except for the first time I’d take it when I took it everyday it had no effect compared to not taking it
@@justinebourke9449.greatest comment .I see.plz tell me can I double up the valerian.its recommend I tps can I take I table spoon .what do you think .plz help me .thank you
Try a hot water bottle and aim it on your sides or small of your back ! Concentrate on its warm therapeutic effects and drift off to sleep !
Magnesium taurate or magnesium glycinate are great for restless legs and insomnia
My cardiologist reccomended Magnesium 250mg for my charlie horse leg pain it works along with drinking lots of water.
Yaaay! Love your Mental health moments....Tofino is beautiful. Great video and so needed in this crazy life. Thank you!
Steer clear of quetiapine(seroquel) for insomnia.. it gives so many side-effects and nasty ones including restless leg syndrome
Also it's extremely difficult to get off if you're on it for any substantial length of time. The longer on it and the higher the dose, the more horrible the withdrawal symptoms.. doctors do not warn of this.
I'm on it but only at low dose of 50 a night. I find it helpful, more helpful than any of the Z drugs or any of the multiple benzos I tried. Now even though I have low dose seroquel, I also take canna capsules which are awesome in getting me into restorative and deep sleep and mad dreams haha. I've only ever had one issue with withdrawal thankfully and that was because my doc missed one of the drop down steps in the tapering of an opiate so I actually went into withdrawal and opioid withdrawal is nasty nasty nasty. Ended up in A&E cos mg doc wasn't in office that day. .but I managed it and plus I got off my meds quick quicker 😛
I totally agree, I am trying to get the right off seriquil now, my main issue is it make me not interested in life or hobbies during the day. It takes away the joy . I believe it blocks dopamine and therefore no reward.
WARNING !!! Quetiapine can cause Tardive Dyskinesia !!! And akathisia !!! Very very toxic !!
@@blairsterling6141 I'm down to 37.5mg now and hopefully I'll be done with them soon. NEVER EVER going back there. Or any other psychiatric meds. Learned the hard way.
@@justinebourke9449 Justine. Be vigilant. Be determined. Be patient. Gradually, gradually reduce. An evil doctor put me on a very toxic drug, called Thorazine. I went 10,000 times past hell ! 😡😡😡😡😡
The side effects were horrendous. I was left with Tardive Dyskinesia, which is permanent disability. It is embarrassing and hell. Psychiatry is a diabolical farce. They ruin lives. Hundreds of thousands per year. All of it, for money. For huge profits. 😡
Even though I don't feel anxious I'm awake all night. Anyway, try vitamin B1. Maybe it's the placebo effect, but for me it's worth 2-3 hours a night.
how long is your maximum sleep every night?
@@Limitlessluckyunique888 Before my retirement, I was on Archilean time, where you were awake for three days and then passed out for twenty-four hours. After I stopped working, I found the joy of having a dog and the benefits of gummies and sleep aids. Now, wake up at four, invite the dog to bed for wrestling until ten, and walk him to the park to celebrate life and sunshine. Don’t watch the news. Eat healthy. Stay away from toxic people, doctors, and prescriptions. Life can be good.
I have had insomnia my entire life. My earliest memories are at about 3 lying awake while everyone in the house was sleeping. It was not uncommon for me to be awake the entire night for multiple nights in a row. This has never subsided my entire life. The older I get the worse it gets. I have to take prescription medication and I don't like that. My body hurts all over all the time because I get no restorative sleep.. I really wish my mom would have taken me to the doctor as a child so they could have figured it out then and maybe it wouldn't have gotten so out of control. Without medication I can go 2-3 weeks without sleep and I get so emotional without sleep. I can't think straight. It's hard to hold down a job. It sucks. I am willing to try anything except illicit drugs. No Marijuana either. Has anyone had it since childhood?
No. I use to sleep quite well. My insomnia started when I got half my thyroid removed. I am on Zolpidem 10mg but I wake up after about 3 hours of sleep. Sometimes taking magnesium glycinate helps me to get back to sleep but not always.
What’s your opinion on Mirtazapine? I used to take Trazadone & Quentiapine but they would make me stay awake & eat a bunch of food til I was so full I couldn’t eat anymore. So far the Mirtazipine works a lot better
Trazadone stopped working for me
Gained extreme amount of weight on Mirtazipine. By the third month, I dropped it but the weight gain was extreme by then - it was a bitch to get rid of. Any type of anti depressant for sleep can potentially cause weight gain. To me Mirtazipine was the devil. All doctors just pass out anti depressants like they are nothing. Know what you are getting into, there are other options for sleep if your doctor knows enough.
If you develop a tolerance to it down the road, or if you experience weight gain or other undesired effects, you could ask for low dose nightly Guanfacine for insomnia. It's the first choice for insomnia in pediatric patients due to the very low risk of adverse effects, but it can also work quite well in adults.
Quetiapin 300 mg and Mirtazapin 30 mg works for me, including melatonin and HTP-5.
@@lynnschnekenburger7270Hiw was the withdrawal for mirtazapine?
I take edibles with a THC/CBN combo that works better than CBD. The THC is an Indica strain which is a relaxant. (versus the Sativa strain which is a stimulant) I'd say it works 95% of the time. CBN helps with muscle and joint pain too. . Adding CBD or CBN to THC lowers the psychoactive properties of the THC. It's completely legal where I live so there is no guessing on dosage. I take it about an hour before I want to go to sleep. I'll read in bed until I am so sleepy I drift off. The main thing it does is calm down the chattering monkeys in my head at bedtime.
That's is great I'm glad you found something that helps where do you get? I would like to try it. Insomniac for 38 years.
@@marshalocke4434 at a local cannabis dispensary.
Yes CBN is great for sleep. Unfortunately it stopped working after longtime use. I'm hoping it will work again after taking a break from it. Taking CBD oil is great for daytime use for aches and pains. If using a topical THC in the formula makes it work even better.
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There is permanent solution for insomnia. So one can get their full original healthy sleep back forever..
Thank you for sharing that experience! I am desperate for a solution but have not been able to find credible research that demonstrates the effects of cannabinoid solutions on promoting quality sleep. I live in Canada. Do you mind if I contact you for further information? Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your precious time with me. 🙏🏻💪
Great video, thank you, Lindsay. Insomniac, here. 🙋♀️
Sorry to hear! More help to come on this front though!
Yay!@@FriendlyPharmacy5
Yes, this video is very helpful especially because you are discussing Medications 💊 Not many doctors would explain drugs to their patients like you just did. I admire that!
I wonder why the Medical Doctors are not doing videos about “the Medicine” they tend to subscribe way too much…🤔🧑⚕️👨⚕️🤔 but I am not going to get into that…
There are so many eye-opening little pieces of information in this video. Thank You! 💁🏼♀️
I had Trazadone many years ago as an antidepressant. The sleep effects of it were scary dramatic. I had 15 minutes before I HAD to sleep. It took careful planning I had to be out of the bathroom and near a bed. It turned out not to be a workable solution for me.
I take Trazadone, and its effect is different on me. It takes me about 2 hours to fall asleep. Sometimes it doesn’t work at all.
My doctor switched me to Guanfacine after I developed a tolerance to Trazadone, and it's worked so much better that I wish I had just been given Guanfacine to begin with.
Trazadone made me have terrible nightmares. I had to fight to wake up. When I did fall asleep, the nightmares continued right where they left off. It's awful. Beware. I know everyone is different but I don't wish this on anyone.
@@debbierabe1756my friend had nightmares to you on it. He said they eventually went away. It did not help me one bit to go to sleep
Thanks for this information.
Gabapentinis the best thing for sleep for me. I have stenosis L4-5. I took 300mg at night for 3 months. After reading about side effects and withdrawal if you don't need it anymore, I am experimenting with 200 or 100mg at night. So far 200mg is fine for me. I hope to get down to 100mg. I have not seen any tolerance build-up from this drug. The 3rd-month dose was just as effective as the first dose. Many drugs have a great effect in the first few doses, then seem to be ineffective after that.
I'm so glad you found something that helped you!
After 14 years nightly ambien It slowly stopped working. After trying many other meds for sleep, seroquel seems to work really well for me. I try to rotate equally some nights I’ll take ambien, other nights I’ll take just 25 mg seroquel. This helps keep tolerance to both meds low. Take as much time off each med as you do on and you’ll save yourself a lot of hassle in the future. Also, if you’re able to sleep without a pill some nights then def do it. This will def keep your tolerance low. My grandma is up to 400 mg seroquel per night YIKES!
I don't want to frighten you but I have been on seroquel for 10 years. It causes Parkinson's even on a low dose. It's horrible to come off so if you run out you'll be in trouble. I've been on many other medications so my issues may stem from years of these medications. You might want to look for alternatives while you can. Your poor grandma - how does she function?
Yes very true. Am 76 and it is a no no for aged people. Your grandmother on 400 mgs shocks me!
After 150mg of seraquel, it is no Longer for sleep.. So more isnt better.
You didn't mention doxylamine. This antihistine is seriously effective.
However, start with 1/2 tablet and take it earlier than benadryl... it lasts longer.
BUT IT WORKS. Check the brand name Unisom, but check the label. Some unison formulas are diphenhydramine, benadryl, but others are doxylamine. You want doxylamine..
Thanks for the information. What dosage is high dosage so that I break it down to half. I found Doxylamine Succinate 25 mg and I don’t know whether it’s high dosage .
@@ravireddyism I'd break that tablet in half..
I used that for 20 years slow doses like a 1/4 and works great for me until COVID 19 came and messed it up everything
New studis have shown antihistamine can lead to dementia..look it up..🇨🇦
It causes dementia…
Magnesium citrate and melatonin taken 1/2 hr before bed and I sleep like a baby for 7 hours. Rarely sleep beyond that time because we have chickens that start to make noise early in the morning. Sleep like a baby, wake refreshed, not groggy and have a ton of energy during the day......and oh yes, low carb ketogenic diet helps.
I am watching this right now because I can't sleep!😂
Same here.😊
Good tips! I missed the one about not eating at least 3 hours before bed
That's good advice..just about impossible if you're taking antipsychotics and many of the other psych meds though..( I would basically shuffle to the kitchen and raid anything from the fridge to the garage bin, when in my bedtime, drugged-up zombie trances)
Such a thorough video with such a pleasantly voice.Thank you so much for such a wonderful, educated video.Thank you so much
Thank you for letting me know. I’m so glad you found it helpful.🙏
I'm only getting 3 hours of sleep due to a chronic pain disease. I can't have my old med because of the meds I'm on now. Your off label recs are good but I take 150mg doxepin with 2 75mg lyrica all at bedtime and I still don't sleep. I've tried every drug you mentioned and I can stay awake through them. My life suxs.😭
how long is your sleep now?
People should also try grounding therapy. Whilst I have not yet bought a grounding mat, but plan to, I have been finding time during the day to walk barefoot on my garden grass. I try to make it last close to one hour, and I've noticed an instant improvement in my sleep, now I dont wake every four hours, but for three nights have slept through to seven to eight hours. Just try it, as if it isn't your solution, you cant do yourself any harm trying. Free and no side effects :-)
Ve been using grounding for chronic pain and it has helped immensely.
I have had some success with Trazodone. One issue is that Trazodone has a relatively short half life of 4 to 5 hours so you might experience some awakenings during the night but if you're fortunate you'll fall back to sleep.
I’m going to ask my doctor about trazodone.
quetiapine is such a great medication. It’s gentle, it takes care of anxiety, helps with sleep. BUT for us who have severe insomnia and ADHD, another medication should be addeded in conjuction with quetiapine. Insomnia is a disability! The impact it has on one’s life is so dire and nobody treats it as such! It stops you from functioning. It needs to be taken a lot more seriously!
Thanks for the comment! The low dose Quetiapine is working for you then? I was just scripted it for insomnia.
The non-stimulant ADHD medications Guanfacine and Clonidine are the first choice medications for treating insomnia in pediatric patients. Why not just treat ADHD and insomnia with a single medication?
@@timetoshinetoday There's an FDA warning against prescribing Quetiapine specifically for insomnia. The FDA fined the manufacturer $520 million for trying to market Quetiapine for insomnia, due to the risks, and a multitude of lawsuits have been filed for damaged to patients who took Quetiapine for insomnia. This is not an insomnia medication. It's an antipsychotic medication to treat mental health disorders.
@@Dulcimerist I have no idea. Ask my psychiatrists (plural). 1/10 of psychiatrists really, really, genuinelly suck and are very judgmental people. Vyvanse works so so so well for me too. I am much more CALM a looot less anxious… and by now ai know for certain it does not cause my insomnia ( it wears off) and plus I’ve suffered from insomnia for 20 years
Quetiapine/Seroquel 25 or 50 mgs and just a bit of hydroxyzine works pretty well for me. If I wake too early I take about another half of both. Meaning 1 half of 25 mg quetiapine and a fourth of a 25 mg hydroxyzine and go back to sleep. Right after a pee break at the bathroom of course. Everyone is different; just have to find what works for you. Imipramine is another old school one for sleep.
I was prescribed Quitipine for bipolar 15 years ago. I still take it but only for sleep. Many doctors prescribed it for insomnia.
Melatonin works, but cant take it because of horrible nightmares. Been on trazodone for 30 yrs, doesnt work much anymore. A half xanax helps, but i only take that occasionally. This modern life is causing crushing insomnia and it will drive you insane. People that just lie down at night and go to sleep dont realize how fortunate they are. Lifelong insomnia is a curse 😢
Yes, I take melatonin on a regular basis with magnesium citrate and it helps a lot. I guess I go into a real deep sleep, because I have vivid and wacky dreams at times. I'll take the dreams if I can get a solid 7 hours of restful sleep.
how long is your average sleep?
Where does sleep research stand about sleeping outdoors in a tent and try out-somnia to negate insomnia? Just wondering. My grandma always slept outdoors never indoors, in India of course
I think that makes sense you have described me and I have been truly worried about dementia since I put my mom in hospice for severe dementia! Is there anything I can do that may help myself now so I can at least enjoy the time I have what ever that is?
What is your website?
If you have insomnia you need to change your life. Trust me I've been there. Insomnia is caused by stress.
14:59 seroquel worked at first, but I started waking up abruptly with crushing pain in my heart. It would make me feel sick and I’d have to breathe through it. Looked up side effects and there it was, heart pain. Not even a good sleep. Weird dreams. For 30 Ativan has consistently worked but nobody wants to Rx it anymore. Tried EVERYTHING else and nothing works. Wonder how long I can live without sleep. Doctors dont care.
I care. Try some electrolytes and magnesium glycinate.
Seroquel prescribed for insomnia is an abomination. It can very well cause some permanent damage. It should only be used for psychotic conditions and under close supervision. For God's sake. Whoever prescribes this anti-psychotic for sleep is doing no one any favors.
how are you now?
I got trazodone for panic attacks. It is fantastic for sleep. ( i never had sleep problems, but i take trazodone in the evening and i sleep like like a baby)
Have you had any side effects and may I ask if you have 50 mg or 100. I start it today and am nervous. Thank u❤
@@jenniferlee9029 HI I just saw this comment and wanted to know how the quetiapine is going for you? I've been prescribed this for insomnia too but am nervous seeing all the negative feedback.
Trazadone only works for 4 hours for me
Trazadone didn’t work for me and gave me migraines
Trazoedone does not help me
Hello @Friendly Pharmacy, may I ask if you are a Functional or an Allopathic Medicine Doctor 👩⚕️ How can I find you? I have some serious sleep problems. I am glad you brought up the “Prednisone” , the Restless Leg Syndrome, CBD edibles, the Sleep Diary 📔
Thank you! Very helpful. Glad I found you, after you were on Dr John.
Diphenhydramine made my legs jerk a bit, but eventually I fell asleep. I did stop it though.
Dr. I have Tardive Dyskinesia. I also have insomnia... would Seroquel harm me, and make Tardive Dyskinesia worse ????
Trazodone is the most horrible thing I have ever taken. Horrible
I hated it. But it worked for a couples months then It didn’t work after t
Diphenhydramine when used with other serotonin affecting meds can be dangerous causing serotonin syndrome, which can be life threatening.
Thank you 💕
Good info, but something about this video makes it a better cure for insomnia than any of the meds mentioned within😮
I've had sleep issues for years. Proper sleep hygiene, Magnesium Bisglycinate and melatonin extended release work well for me. If I wake in the middle of the night and absolutely cant get to sleep a 1/2 dose of Nyquil Cold and Flu puts me out for up to 8 hours.
I have a few videos with tips on sleeping better and yes, Magnesium Bisglycinate and melatonin can sometimes be helpful. If you would like to learn more, here is our playlist of sleep videos: th-cam.com/play/PLumgF9opd1ZMhNtZRo7pWc-dEybEDWV0-.html
Other Dr's podcasts & lists say some of these interfere with deep quality sleep and "sedation is not sleep"
It’s true that truly natural sleep occurs optimally without medication. Utilizing the sleep hygiene measures that I mention at the beginning of the video or even CBT is usually preferred however there are some cases in which a prescriber may determine the risk/benefit for a particular timeframe or situation favours the use of medication. Whenever possible I always offer non-drug measures to health issues for this reason. The purpose of this video is to shed light on some lesser known medications that are sometimes used, and how these work. As a Pharmacist, whenever possible, using non-drug measures and lifestyle counselling is certainly preferred. There are circumstances where the risk/benefit ratio favours medication, and this should be determined by both the patient and the prescriber. I hope this helps!
Yes, that sounds about right especially with Seroquel
Very helpful, thank you.
Ambien works 🙏
Was taking Benadryl occasionally for insomnia but now afraid to because it can cause dementia supposedly. (Mrs)
Yes, Benadryl is not recommended for insomnia as it can have cognitive effects, and other side effects as well like dry mouth etc. It is often marketed for sleep - watch for the name diphenhydramine and avoid unless otherwise recommended by a healthcare professional.
I have been using castor oil on feet scalp and abdomen in the evening and it seems to be helping my sleep. Many you tube videos about castor oil comments have so many benefits and improvement in sleep is one benefit.
do your sheets have oily stains? How to you deal with that? And are you using flannel? Hoe long do you have the oil on your body? I really want to try your idea. I adore castor oil.
@@luvluvluvluvcats I wear flannel PJs. I haven’t noticed oil stains. I put the oil on a couple hours before bed. I lay on a leather couch and no problems so far.
My sleep disorders began as soon as the cell tower and EV charge stations went in across the street.
So do those towers and EC charge stations affect neighborhood pets with there sleep or just humans?
Low dose Seroquel and Diphenhydramine are really all that work for me. And Clonidine.
for me low dose seroquel makes me feel brain dead all day after I wake up with no appetite to eat as my side effect. It works good to knock you out though.
I’m in clonodine I hate it.
You are a super star what lowest does can I take of quetipne for sleep
I can attest to these problems!! I have central sleep apnea and obstructive airway sleep apnea. Also I suffer from claustrophobia so I can not wear the mask…this is my death sentence 😭sleep aids terrify me to the point I won’t wake up. I took trazadone but felt drunk. I suffer from bipolar,fibromyalgia,7spinal surgeries,an anxiety,ocd,ddd,sss,mitral valve prolapse,tricuspid regurgitation,copd,I used the gabapentin for my surgeries and all of the sudden I became allergic to it but it worked so well, melatonin gave me a night terror is horrible even in the lowest dose. I at least started taking medical marijuana in the for of gummies but very low doses which seems to amazingly help with pain as well assleep…….so in essence I’m not sure how my future looks…pretty grim to say the least. Thank you for this video and unfortunately I am all to familiar with every single thing you listed but I appreciate the work you put into this video I’m a new subscriber and I will be continuing to follow you. Many blessings 🙏💯❤️
Thank you for the comment and welcome to the community here! I have seen and heard some good things about the use of CBD oils and pain relief, as well as sleep. We are still learning a great deal about this. I actually have a quick video on an interaction between cannabis and antidepressants here incase it’s of interest: Cannabis and Depression: What you need to know
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RSO oil or better known as Phoenix tears. It will cure your central sleep apnea too
@kyleinchrist1002you are the change I wanted to see in the world. God Bless you both. 🙏🏻💪❤️
@@FriendlyPharmacy5I’m battling a terminal illness and multi organ failure. I have internal bleeding and so much more. I’ve done CBD alone for pain and CBD & THC together very low dose. I usually buy 30-1. 30 parts CBD to 1 part THC, not enough to feel a high.
Low progesterone. A patient from the clinic I go to had very low progesterone, and was on ambien for years. She was able to wean off ambien with mega doses of progesterone. Low progesterone wrecks sleep. Its not a hygene thing.
This can definitely be an issue for some women. Always best to get these things checked out as there can certainly be underlying issues that cause insomnia. Thyroid issues can also present with insomnia or difficulty sleeping. Great point.
Why did you mention the side effects of gabapentin but skip over the side effects of seroquel by calling it low dose? Side effects aren't dose dependent on seroquel, and the weight gain and metabolic affects are far worse than with gabapentin.
The fact is both of these drugs are bad but you're totally correct about seroquel which has a terrible effect on metabolism and is giving people weight problems they never before had, and causing diabetes and metabolic syndrome in many. Synthetic chemical drugs should be the very last resort as sleep aids and shouldn't be used for longer than a week or two as they cause more problems the longer they are used.
When the brain gets accustomed to them it really struggles to function as it did naturally once they are withdrawn .
Seroquel is not even FDA approved for insomnia yet it is well knows to be overprescribed and without due warnings given, for this.
People really need to start researching what they're being given before taking them.
The manufacturer of Seroquel was fined $520 million for illegally marketing this very dangerous drug as a sleep medication, and a multitude of lawsuits have been filed due to the damaging effects this drug has had on patients.
Trazadone, wasn’t good for me, couldn’t sleep and very disoriented on it, tried it 2 different periods of times,
It sucked for me too
Indica gummies are available in government owned liquor stores. Some, like Blasberries, are low dose. One half of one gummy is helpful for me, for falling asleep. Especially with a small carb snack, like a piece of toast. They aren’t as hard on cognition as Trazadone or Gabapentin, and are not addictive.
Just about every other medication listed here is habit forming.
Good advice.. how I wish I could get those gummies or similar in this hateful country I live in..nothing that works is available here. (Not legal) the only cannibis you can buy here is totally rubbish and costs a fortune ( except for illegal weed which is easy to get but it gives me panic attacks coz of too much THC I guess)
Before I was bborn I was moving around in my mom's belly and she told me that she didn't sleep well so she read all through the night and all of us has tinnitus it's runs in the family for my mom's side. I take benadryl for sleeping now again I tried a lot of sleeping meds too many to count I drank to pass out but I got sober more than 20 years ago anyway I can't take ambien because I had nightmares I'm not sure if it's common side effect or not but I had them when I was on it. I was on hydroxyzine but they doesn't really work on me now.
I’d like to know more about the ashwagandha. How long can you take that? It works great for me. 400 mg
I wasn’t convinced, but committed to a three month course of ashwaganda. It was hard to measure, but looking back, I was more calm, even keel, relaxed. Got off for a month, but will start again soon,
I don't think doctors listen sometimes. My issue is not that it takes some time like an hour or two to get to sleep. It is that I do not get to sleep at all ! meaning I am up all night tossing and turning and NEVER get to sleep at all. Typically this ends up with me being up about 40+ hours until I eventually crash and then sleep for 8-9 hours which also restarts the clock for about another 40 hours or so. I took 100Mg of trazadone last night and ZIPPO happened other than I felt my mind racing perhaps even more than without it.
There is a wonderful book called “Goodnight mind” that I talk about in one of the other sleep videos on this channel. You may find it helpful. It’s a cognitive behavioural therapy approach to sleep.
I have the 'no sleep for multiple days' experience as well - irrespective of level of activity during the day, brain doesnt know how to shut off by itself! Been like this for years now. Without medication, I go 2 or 3 days of no sleep at all, and then maybe just 2-3 hours crash& burn sleep after that, at usually from 4 or 5am, and then nothing at all next night again, and so on, it is torture! Reliant on a medication to 'knock me out', and sleep doesn't seem to 'gradually improve eventually' when I try to 'wean off' (or run out!). I tried trazadone briefly - had some weird effects so I had to come off it - did give sleep at first although quite foggy and not much refreshing. Hope you managing to find something more helpful for your own situation! I think doctors sometimes assume sleep is so natural that itmust be your sleep hygiene is wrong - they havent been in the extreme situation themselves!
How can you know when and how long without looking at a clock?
There is nothing more frustrating to me than to wake up feeling deathly tired and sleepy but unable to fall back asleep because my stupid internal dialogue has cranked up and Will.Not.Shut.Up. 😮
Some doctors had their license revoked for off label prescription. Why?
I never sleep past 3hrs at a time and when I manage to its because my body has gone through weeks to months of the same cycle of 2-4hr bursts of sleep either once or wife a day OR once after a few days to fortnight of less than that in each day. I just crash and burn. I'm stuck in this cycle since 2018 and I am a wreck and fed up because doctors don't listen to me. I'm due to see a neurologist after a 5 year waiting list in December .. I wish I could just even get 6 hours in a row at this stage and that's me being greedy imo, since I am so used to this awful cycle
You may have already tried this but have you looked at Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? I have a video based on a section of the book Goodnight Mind. It may be helpful for you.
Why am I so TIRED? 9 lesser known causes of fatigue and how to have more energy
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@@FriendlyPharmacy5 sadly yes, many times and it never helped me 😔 I am going to see a trauma therapist next week as I have a lot of past trauma that was never addressed/never had any counselling over, I am actually having a backwards sleep cycle at the moment which basically means I pass out from exhaustion during the day for about three or four hours and that's it for another 24 🥺
@@SlimJ1980-Eire Hi Jacky I feel your pain. I have had chronic insomnia for 3 years. Constantly wake up during the night. Im exhausted daily. Have you ever tried Lunesta or Sonota? There the z drugs. Haven't had much success with them
My Dr now suggested Mirtazapine 7.5mg for sleep. Supposedly very effective.
I wish you some restful sleep!
May God Bless you
@@michaelthau1007 hey thanks! My dox has me on seroquel and diazepam which for the most part have been helping. i didn't want mirtazapine again as I had put on 3 stone on it . Number 1 side effect is weight gain . It was awful . I felt awful
I've tried just about everything. Nothing works. At least not for long. Melatonin gives me headaches. Advil PM works but only for a few hours. I even tried CBT in pill form. It was like a placebo. All this crap about blue light is BS. Laying in complete darkness is even worse. My doctors advice is to "just lie there and eventually you'll fall asleep." I'm currently looking for a new primary care physician. I'm pretty sure my job has a lot to do with it. When I'm on vacation, I sleep like a baby. I really hate my job.
I'm in the same boat. I've been suffering from insomnia for the last 4 years. I am also very unhappy in my job. But I am too old to switch jobs/careers and I feel stuck.
I pray that you will get some relief. 🙏
It's not worth your health to stay at a job. I should know this because I stayed too long 22 years. I hope that you will find a better job. Praying for you.
Nursing homes use it on elderly for "control", say just for wandering at night. Or being disruptive. A "chemical" restraint. Do you want to be taking a poison like that? Antipsychotics are among the most damaging drugs in your body.
wow loking at this video made me sleepy it works
🙌nice
Hello, I was prescribed Trazadone for insomnia and was still waking up after 2-3 hrs of falling asleep and hard falling back aslerp keeping me tired and irritated next day. Dr. changed meds to doxepin and was wondering what you thought of the difference. I read the dosage stays in your body 18-20 hrs versus 4-5 with trazadone. Is that going to keep me sleepy all day then? Thx. Video very informative.
Doxepin left me sleepy all the next day.
@@sallyneary1996 Did you have to take it every day or as needed. I just got prescribed this on Med MD and they wont allow me to speak to a professional. I dont want to be one something permanently I was just trying to get something for those night I dont sleep and typically just sit awake al night. They only tell me to take it daily before bed..
Next day total zombie ALL day!
I took/take Seroquel/Quetiapine for a decade for bipolar. I am trying to get off this poison. I wish I had never been prescribed it. I have been slowly reducing the dosage from 300mg, reducing it by 25mg every month. I am down to 175 mg but am now waking up several times at night and just end up giving up trying to get back to sleep at 4:00 am. I am 70 yo and I think this is not helpful to my overall health. It will probably take me a year and a half to be rid of this drug.
otc sleepaids are also anto cholinergics arent they?
Some of them are - not all.
I have been insomniac for as long as i can remember. I am now 69. I have restless leg syndrom and am on medication for it. However medication does not completely help and aleep meds make it worse. .
I've had trouble sleeping all my life. I'm a post polio survivor with loads of pain I am 74
What is the best otc sleep medicine
This is a great question. It really depends on the situation. Many of the OTC sleep medications that are available are antihistamines and are usually not recommended as they can have long term issues (such as increasing the risk of dementia) and also increase risk of falls in the elderly. Melatonin may be helpful in some cases. I personally prefer cognitive behaviour therapy - and there is an excellent book that I recommend on this which you may find helpful. I made a video about this book and other lesser known causes of fatigue here: th-cam.com/video/QedvPyhkYGw/w-d-xo.html
I hope this helps!
I have been taking 1-2 Seroquel 10-20 years with no side effects. I sleep every night.
Has your dr been checking for any changes in your blood sugar, cholesterol, etc? Any changes? How many mg have you been taking?
@@rhiannar5240 25 mg or 25mg +.5 tablet, depending on if I think that I will sleep or not. This medication is usually very familiar with psychiatrists and that is where I get mine from. His office does not do those tests that you mentioned. I rely on my family Dr. for that.I’ve been told that this a very low dose.
did you take it every day?
I've had severe insomnia for years. Drugs: easy to get on, very hard to get off.
Goodnight mind is an excellent book that focuses on CBT for insomnia. I have no affiliation with the authors but I thought their book was excellent.
Nothing seems to help. I haven't tried trazedone, but sounds good because of the antidepressant and pain problem.
Thank you so much for a informative and educational video. Do you think mirtazapine at 7.5mg would be safer than Lunesta for chronic insomnia? Or Sonota, which I l know is such short acting. 3 years of chronic insomnia has me exhausted daily at 53
God Bless you
You are very welcome. Mirtazapine could be helpful though it can cause weight gain. Have you tried sleep hygiene methods as well? I have a couple of videos on this.
Sleep and Immunity Part 1 of 2
th-cam.com/video/-DrfL3qGFIY/w-d-xo.html
@@FriendlyPharmacy5 thank you for your response
Mirtazapine helped me sleep, but I had sexual side effects !! Unable to orgasm. !!! What should I do ??????
Guanfacine is the lowest risk sleep medication. It's the first choice for pediatric patients, due to its low risk. It works wonderfully for me as an adult.
Quetiapine is VERY addictive. I am totally dependent on it to sleep. No pill, no sleep. It's a nightmare! Don't swallow one, ever!
I understand the cruelty of insomnia. I have had it for about twenty years..However I'm learning from friends that they were able to rewire their brains without sleeping aides but it will take months. I have tried it all including sleep studies, but I still won't lose hope .
I stopped sleeping as the result of a sudden and catastrophic emotional shock. For decades l have listened to people’s and doctors’ ‘know it all’ opinions and nothing has helped. Ive had sleep monitors, melatonin , lights, hypnotherapy, and the only thing that helps is sleeping tablets occasionally, not frequently. If you havent walked in my shoes, stop telling me lve got it wrong and all l have to do is……. Nothing makes a difference. It’s burned into my DNA.
True but let's have hope
Interesting video. Thank you. 🙏. So I have ptsd , anxiety , sleep issues etc and the dr just prescribed 25 mg serequil nightly. What concerns me is I’m on .2 mg of colonodine Dailey for BP and Cholestopol daily for cholesterol as I had issues after my gall bladder was removed. I’m concerned about the 20 percent increase in your cholesterol levels. Couldn’t that kill me ??? I’ve had this sitting on my shelf for3 weeks and havnt touched it. So I have been suffering through the holidays. Not my idea of fun at all. I’ve also witnessed people having horrible withdrawals from stopping use of the drug. Can you tell your perception on this ?? Thank you so much and God Bless. Oh. We have medical canibus on 30 something of the states. But not in mine. So the drs here will flip out and cut off treatment if you pop thc in your pee. That’s just evil if you ask me. I know high quality canibus helps. We just don’t have access to it here yet. :(
My doctor seems to be against certain meds but everyone is different.
Benzos carry increased risk of dementia and other issues through long term use. That could be why your doctor might be averse to prescribing those.
Has your doctor mentioned low dose Guanfacine at night for insomnia? That one is so low risk that it's the first choice for pediatric patients. It can work great for adults as well.
Good doctor
Thank you for this excellent information.
Thank you Maria, you are most welcome.
Some medications does feel like caffeine which doesn’t make any one fall asleep faster but ware off quickly
Smoking wildwood flower roughly 30 minutes before bedtime will help you get GOOD sleep.
I have insomnia for almost 30 years.
The only thing which helps sometimes , is walking
Work out.
Physical activity is what we are designed to do
Not sitting around all day watching and clicking on videos
That's why people are so screwed.
They utterly fail at activity that the body is designed to do
Quetiapine represent! !
😂
Seriously though it works all too well , only downside is it's hard to sleep without it after a while. And tolerance slowly develops
Been on that for over 20 years, works well for me.
Leaves a nasty hangover the next day. Also, gives me weird dreams. Tried it a couple times. Not worth the side-effects.
After 10 years, I realized I couldn't sleep without it, even though it doesn't have an immediate effect. Getting off was. HORRIBLE. While I'm off now, I've just transferred from one drug to another. Terrible bc sleep FEELS so good.
@@daffidavit that was how I felt when first trying anti psychotics , but believe me the hangover zombie feeling does ease off after a few weeks
Don't forget that Seroquel slows your metabolism while also making you hungry and crave sugar. Seroquel makes people FAT. Also, the risk of muscles in your face twitching uncontrollably, that's a big one.
Which ones are without sulphur?
Sulfa meds treat infections and are completely unrelated to sleep meds.
I take the quetiepine for bi polar it does help me sleep otherwise no sleep plus magniiesum