Thread: Anyone find a successful solution to insomnia/sleep disturbances???
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Old 05-07-2012, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho View Post
Melatonin is easy to find. You do not have to go online to get it. Many find it does not last. They get to sleep but do not stay asleep.

Do you have any sensations when you wake up?

Do you feel uncomfortable in any way?
No, I just can't stay asleep. I have to go to sleep 10-12 hours before I need to wake up to make sure that I get a full 8 hours. I used to have mini-panic attacks while trying to fall asleep, but that's not the case anymore. I'm very comfortable in my bed, the house is so quiet you could hear a pin drop. I don't get it???

I'm usually very tired at the end of the day, too.

I took double the amount of Gabapentin that I normally take tonight. We'll see how that goes, I guess? I'm tired of not getting any sleep!!!

Nick
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Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

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