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11-26-2014, 01:49 PM
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I used to switch my sleep cycle fairly often prior to my injury. For a couple of weeks I would work during the day, then for a couple of weeks during the night, etc. Switching had never been a problem.
Right now, it seems almost impossible to switch. Time and time again, I find myself full of energy at 4 a.m. and very sleepy in the morning. If I get myself tired at 9 p.m., I fall asleep and wake up sometime after 3 a.m. Today I didn't have to wake up and I ended up sleeping till 1 p.m. like a baby (but then again, I feel very lively at night). I read that sleep disturbances are common with (m)tbis and that melatonin is exactly the drug that should help fix your circardian rhythm. Today I got some from Slovakia (it's somewhat expensive and prescription-only in Czech). Did anybody else have these problems and did you manage to fix them with melatonin. How did you take it? |
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11-26-2014, 09:46 PM
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I am a little over two months in here and have been having terrible sleep disturbances as well: whackadoodle dreams, rarely get more than 3 hour stretches at a time, waking wide awake but utterly exhausted at 4am. Ugh. My husband brought me home a bottle of Melatonin tonight.
Hoping it helps...I'll let you know how it goes! Please do the same. Last edited by SweetC; 11-26-2014 at 09:47 PM. Reason: Added a thought. |
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11-27-2014, 05:36 AM
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After spending weeks on tons of pills that have yet to give me the effect I'm taking them for (getting rid of headaches; better thinking), it's wonderful to see half a little pill make such a huge difference! 
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | SweetC (11-27-2014) |
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11-27-2014, 02:29 PM
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I took a 3mg pill at 9:30 last night and think I fell asleep shortly after midnight despite feeling dead on my feet. But. I slept solidly through until 6:30am!!!
At this point I'm not sure if it was because I exhausted myself getting ready for the holiday, the melatonin or a combo, but I will take it! Haven't had a long stretch of sleep since the first week after my injury. So glad you got some rest as well Thorx! Definitely something to be thankful for today!
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | thorx89 (11-28-2014) |
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11-27-2014, 10:16 PM
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I've been taking melatonin for close to 2 years now. I have the most success with the liquid one, and i get it at Amazon. It does help me sleep and I haven't had any problems with it.
Take care poetrymom
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013. Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines, Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something. Therapy I had: vestibular 3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling. 9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms. I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery. Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | SweetC (11-28-2014) |
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11-28-2014, 07:07 AM
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Hmm... Well I took 3mg at 8:30 last night. I think I fell
asleep by 11:30. Woke at 3:15am and now wide awake- like has been my new norm.  At least it was a straight stretch of sleep though. I was/am exhausted from the Thanksgiving travel and socializing (Which I was good about excusing myself when starting to overload) It doesn't help that we're not in the most comfy guest bed at my in-laws. Today might be a long day...I'll hope for a better sleep outcome tomorrow. Poetrymom, have you had to increase how much melatonin you take over time? |
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