Insomnia Support Group

It will be just a matter of time though, before my body becomes used to the PM's and they no longer work for me.

Big Hugs to you and Kisses to Clara B.

Elizabeth

Just like Elizabeth, I also wake up frequently through the night. I used to get out of bed and either sit at the computer or watch t.v. Now I stay in bed and either read or do some PMR and it does help, some nights more than others.

Maybe I will pick up some Tylenol PM. Does it keep you asleep? Lately I've been taking pain killers (tramacet) from an older prescription. This is because I've been having pain in my legs, that actually gets much worse when I'm laying in bed. The tramacets actually help me feel drowsy enough to fall asleep, but not drowsy enough to stay asleep.

I took a Lunesta on Friday night and had such a deep heavy sleep that I slept for quite a while. I don't like to take these often, since I feel a black-out effect from them. I actually fell asleep checking my e-mail at my boyfriends computer. He woke me up enough so that I was semi-aware of what was happening, and carried me to bed. So funny. He thought it was cute. I did not. Haha.

The PM's are working right now. They do help with some aches and pains, but I do not like taking them since they do have tylenol in them and I am on Cymbalta and Amantadine. However, if i do not take them I would be up most of the night and probably in pain.

Heather, tomorrow is the day you should hear something about the job right? Can not wait. My fingers are still crossed honey.

Elizabeth

My hubby and son use a sleep med (OTC) called Unisom Melt-aways and it does great for them.

I wish we all could have the sleep of babes.

Lots of times I watch Hannah (5) sleeping and she looks sooo peaceful.

Sigh.

Hugs

I don't think he realizes how frustrated I really am with whatever it is that is going on with me and how awful insomnia is.

You are right, at least he tries to take care of me.

I think I am going to pick up some Tylenol PM

I should look into the Unisoms.

Heather, there is Tylenol PM's and Excedrin PM's. Actually, there is Advil PM's also and Bayer PM's etc. Look at the active ingredients when you buy one and see the dose of Diphenhydramine it contains.

The tylenol PM's will only have 25mgs of Diphenhydramine where the Exedrine PM's have 38mgs. It is the Diphenhydramine that helps you fall asleep. I prefer the Exedrin PM's myself because I like Exedrine for headaches and it contains more of the Diphenhydramine. However, when I have not taken anything for a while I will always start with the Tylenol PM's and eventually go to the Exedrin PM's because my body becomes immune to it and the change is what makes a difference at the time. Eventually, I wean myself off again and wait about 4 to 6 months before trying them again.

But, if you need something stronger and need something for a headache and body aches, Excedrin PM's are great.

As soon as you find out tomorrow, I want to know. Good Luck and stop being so anxious, I know you did spectacular!