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Posted by gurucci on February 27, 2007 at 02:03:39:Hi all, this is my first time on this forum (or any forum for that matter). I'm 34 years old.
Since having my baby 7 months ago I haven't been able to sleep, I starting using alcohol like a glass or two to sleep, then temazapan and now ambien.
I'm seeking hypnotherapy at the moment, has it worked for anyone? I really don't want to have to take medication to sleep for the rest of my life. I've tried so many things to relax and stay asleep (I can only sleep 1/2 hour to an hour at a time then I'm wide awake for ages). Having a (difficult) baby has totally rewired my brain and now the pills have 'made' me forgot how to fall into a deep unconscious sleep on my own or stay asleep for even half decent length block of time.
I'm so scared, and dissapointed and frightened. I just want to be like I use to (although have had some difficulties sleeping the past, I was able to control it and be ok). I do realise i'm not alone and am so sorry there are so many fellow insomniacs out there as I don't wish this on my worst enemy! It really is torture and takes a life of its own. I'm now able to nap without medication in the morning for 1/2 to an hour which gives me a tiny bit of hope.
What answers and support I'm really seeking is, can hypnotherapy help (has it worked for anyone?). i went for my first session yesterday and I was unable to go into a deep hypnosis, part of my brain just can't let go!! (thus the sleeping problem I gather). I don't know what I would have done without ambien as its the only thing that keeps me asleep and I haven't had those freaky side effects everyone talks about, yet....
I've tried so many other things in my insomniac months (excercise, relaxation CD's, bedtime routine, etc etc) but absolutely nothing works. I just hope its not too late.
looking forward to some replies!!.... and hope
- Re: need advice and help semele 06:51 2/27/07 (4)
- Re: need advice and help gurucci 18:44 2/27/07 (0)
- Re: need advice and help Cairo 07:38 2/27/07 (2)
- Re: need advice and help gurucci 18:46 2/27/07 (1)
- Re: need advice and help dizzylyd1 05:43 2/28/07 (0)
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