Whats up people! Well i have been off the anxiety pills for about 2 months. Its been ok. No issues except for my sleeping.
When on the pills, i was able to sleep very well. At least 7 hours. Now off the meds, i sleep around 9:30 and waking up at 3:30 and now around 2:30am.
Unsure if there are some supplements or quick tips you can provide to help me get longer sleep. Going to sleep isnt an issue but staying asleep is the problem. Hope someone can help.
I have tinnitus and when its bad my sleep sucks. Got it about 3 years ago and the first year was miserable. Sleep 10-2 then up for a few hours then maybe back to sleep for an hour if im lucky. In time it got better and my body got used to it and I sleep much better now.
Good luck.
And if that doesn't work, try taking 7 shots of Jameson. You'll definitely sleep better.
That’s good advice for someone who can’t get to sleep. I don’t think screen time is a factor after 5 hours of sleep.
i do exercise in the morning. Mind you i workout at 5am(peloton bike) and i feel great its just i dont have long sleep.
I might try working out in the afternoons to see if it helps. Unsure if it will.
any other help would greatly be appreciated
LOL. Not bad advice.
no screens before bed.
no alcohol (it can keep you awake).
exercise in morning.
basically all the things you're told to do when you google sleep issues.
most important thing is to not stress about it. being tired the next day is no big deal. not the end of the world.
Yes it helps with mood stabilization as well. Any "sleep" formula is probably going to have some combination of that, Valerian, Melatonin, GABA and L-Theanine.
If you buy the store's name brand (Walgreens = Wal-sleep Z for example) you will pay about 1/2 the price of Nyquil's sleep aid.
This! And magnesium pills.
Regarding the sleep, keep up with the excercise, that’s terrific for all the usual reasons but also for the endorphins produced. Don’t stop with the excercise! As others mentioned, no screens like iPhone or computer at least two hours before bed. Don’t pay any bills or do any financial or stress inducing life tasks at least two hours before bed. You might delay going to sleep a little bit to see if that helps.
You may consider some sort of talk therapy or 12 step group to address root cause of anxiety or panic disorder or depression.
Benzos really mess with your REM sleep so what you are experiencing is not at all unusual. Your proper sleep hygiene will reset it just takes some time. It sounds like you’re on the right track, hang in there, and again, congratulations!
Good point about dehydration. My doctor told me that too. I try to drink a lot of water throughout the day.
Regarding the sleep, keep up with the excercise, that’s terrific for all the usual reasons but also for the endorphins produced. Don’t stop with the excercise! As others mentioned, no screens like iPhone or computer at least two hours before bed. Don’t pay any bills or do any financial or stress inducing life tasks at least two hours before bed. You might delay going to sleep a little bit to see if that helps.
You may consider some sort of talk therapy or 12 step group to address root cause of anxiety or panic disorder or depression.
Benzos really mess with your REM sleep so what you are experiencing is not at all unusual. Your proper sleep hygiene will reset it just takes some time. It sounds like you’re on the right track, hang in there, and again, congratulations!
Yep, post acute withdrawal can last a while, my doctor told me it can take a full 6+ months to restore a lot of your natural sleep rhythms, etc.
Regarding the sleep, keep up with the excercise, that’s terrific for all the usual reasons but also for the endorphins produced. Don’t stop with the excercise! As others mentioned, no screens like iPhone or computer at least two hours before bed. Don’t pay any bills or do any financial or stress inducing life tasks at least two hours before bed. You might delay going to sleep a little bit to see if that helps.
You may consider some sort of talk therapy or 12 step group to address root cause of anxiety or panic disorder or depression.
Benzos really mess with your REM sleep so what you are experiencing is not at all unusual. Your proper sleep hygiene will reset it just takes some time. It sounds like you’re on the right track, hang in there, and again, congratulations!
really? hmmm might just be impatient then magnesium might be a short term help. Might just try that.
I think the best advice here is giving it time. There's a good chance two months isn't nearly enough time for your body to adjust. Congrats getting off the meds. That can be hell.
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