Insomnia Guide

I suffer from insomnia and have been fore the past few years. I just started on this medication that was prescribed and it helps but I don’t want to be dependant on it. I have anxiety problems and I stress alot. The doctor tells me I can’t take my stress to sleep with me. What [...]

Recently, I started taking Adderall at 20 mg, but found it ineffective, so my doctor has steadily increased my dosage to the point where I am now taking 60 mg/day. It’s great from the aspect that now I feel that I can finally focus and function like a normal adult. However, as a result, I [...]

I used to go to sleep really late at around 2 AM every night. I then started to take melatonin to fix my sleeping so I would go to sleep earlier. This worked great until about a month ago when I stopped taking it. I went to sleep at 4 AM and ever since then [...]

Well first of all i’ve been a pot head for over two years it started slow and it went gradually worse. Now I smoke several times a day and it’s becoming a hassle for me at work as well as in my pocket i’ve made a drastic decision to quit pot and I tried smoking [...]

I have been taking it for about 3 weeks. I began taking the 5mg and started taking the 10mg last week. I feel like more sleep would help, it is hell getting up in the morning!!! HELP! Chosen Answer: The regular Ambien is not very effective for many people since it has a half life [...]

I’m only 14, and for the past week I have had trouble sleeping, specifically falling asleep. This started after I had a heavy homework load and had to stay up late a few times. I tried changing beds, and bedrooms, but no methods have worked. During the day, I feel slightly worn out. Is this [...]

I can’t stomach the after taste of Lunesta. Shrink says there are no more options. Any suggestions? The OTC stuff doesn’t work either and I feel so hung over when I take OTC’s (maybe because I have to take triple the recommended dose just to get it started.) Any ideas? I have been on the [...]

I have serious sleeping problems, I only get about 2-3 hours of sleep a night. I just started a new job working as a bus monitor for kids with autism, and I have caught myself falling asleep on the bus. What can I take or drink or anything that will keep me awake for the [...]

I’ve had insomnia all my life but last year started having headaches everyday. My family doctor finally sent me to a neurologist. After 2 eeg’s, the neurologist says I have a seizure disorder and wants me to start keppra. I am really afraid of all medications. Any help out there? Thanks!! Chosen Answer: Perhaps. I [...]

Chosen Answer: Lunesta is known for living a metallic taste in people’s mouths. If it is that bad, you should try some other hypnotics(sleeping aids) like Ambien or Sonata. This side effect is not common with these medications. by: yoyoyoyo22 on: 18th April 06