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DougPK posted:
Can't sleep. Fighting tears all day. My neck hurts. My wife hid all the muscle relaxers from me. Thinks I'l down the bottle. Took may last ambiene tonight, still up. Before it I had a small drink, my wife dumped it out before I could call it a decent drink. Little later took two melatonin's with some SOuthern Comfort. I'm still awake. Maybe another shot with melatonin and Southern is what I need right now. Almost forgot I have xanax.
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What should I take to help sleep.
- Melatonin
- Southern Comfort
- Melatonin and Southern Comfort
- Xanax
- Xanax, melatonin, and Southern Comfort
8 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Little of this, little of thatCan't sleep. Fighting tears all day. My neck hurts. My wife hid all the muscle relaxers from me. Thinks I'l down the bottle. Took may last ambiene tonight, still up. Before it I had a small drink, my wife dumped it out before I could call it a decent drink. Little later took two melatonin's with some SOuthern Comfort. I'm still awake. Maybe another shot with melatonin and Southern is what I need right now. Almost forgot I have xanax.
DougPK responded:
k, took 3 xanax and a shot of Southern. Hopefully this works, gn all
Report This| Share this:Little of this, little of thatk, took 3 xanax and a shot of Southern. Hopefully this works, gn all
Hi Doug - I can certainly relate to NOT sleeping during the night, the sleeping TOO much during the day. I forced myself out of bed right now, as I have to do somethings around the apartment before I go back to work tomorrow. Bills to pay - (Ugh!)
I have to ask what is Malatonin? I am well acquainted with Xanax. In fact, when I went to bed last night, I took 2mg. and I did go to sleep, but was awake numerous times during the night. I woke up at 5:30am and took 1 mg. of Xanax and when I woke up this time, I told myself "OK get out of bed!". Can I ask how mg. of Xanax you are on?
As far as your poll, I couldn't answer it, as I am not a drinker (was married to an alcoholic - even though he didn't think so) and was never brought up with alcohol. I am far from perfect, as I will use food as a comfort, thinking it will make me feel better. I have always been told by Dr.'s never to mix the Xanax with alcohol. You, Doug, know what you can handle, so I would never judge you on that. I was just always afraid of the side effects.
Hope you respond back, as I understand. Janna
I have to ask what is Malatonin? I am well acquainted with Xanax. In fact, when I went to bed last night, I took 2mg. and I did go to sleep, but was awake numerous times during the night. I woke up at 5:30am and took 1 mg. of Xanax and when I woke up this time, I told myself "OK get out of bed!". Can I ask how mg. of Xanax you are on?
As far as your poll, I couldn't answer it, as I am not a drinker (was married to an alcoholic - even though he didn't think so) and was never brought up with alcohol. I am far from perfect, as I will use food as a comfort, thinking it will make me feel better. I have always been told by Dr.'s never to mix the Xanax with alcohol. You, Doug, know what you can handle, so I would never judge you on that. I was just always afraid of the side effects.
Hope you respond back, as I understand. Janna
Report This| Share this:Little of this, little of thatHi Doug - I can certainly relate to NOT sleeping during the night, the sleeping TOO much during the day. I forced myself out of bed right now, as I have to do somethings around the apartment before I go back to work tomorrow. Bills to pay - (Ugh!)<br /> <br />I have to ask what is Malatonin? I am well acquainted with Xanax. In fact, when I went to bed last night, I took 2mg. and I did go to sleep, but was awake numerous times during the night. I woke up at 5:30am and took 1 mg. of Xanax and when I woke up this time, I told myself "OK get out of bed!". Can I ask how mg. of Xanax you are on? <br /> <br />As far as your poll, I couldn't answer it, as I am not a drinker (was married to an alcoholic - even though he didn't think so) and was never brought up with alcohol. I am far from perfect, as I will use food as a comfort, thinking it will make me feel better. I have always been told by Dr.'s never to mix the Xanax with alcohol. You, Doug, know what you can handle, so I would never judge you on that. I was just always afraid of the side effects. <br /> <br />Hope you respond back, as I understand. Janna
I'm sorry Doug, I hit the wrong button. I am Janna56 - Not Anon. Take care. Janna
Report This| Share this:Little of this, little of thatI'm sorry Doug, I hit the wrong button. I am Janna56 - Not Anon. Take care. Janna
Yeah, Kinda over did it with the sleep meds last night. Woke up at 5:00 am to go to work, and was in some kind of autopilot haze. Apparently the stuff hasn't wore off. I left work early rather than lose my job to some stupid mistake. I'l be calling my MD and taking a nap. I knew the combinations I was taking was a little dangerous, that's why I did. Even being on 450 mg. of welbutrin apparently isn't helping me, that I am intentionally taking these risks with my life and health. Melatonin is a natural supplement found in turkey that makes you tired. And I'm on .5 mg of Xanax which I don't take anymore, I forget why. That's why I went with 3, everybody gives me the look and tells me .5 is nothing. I really don't want to end up in the hospital again, I am trying, I just wish I know what the magic formula was to suppress these symptoms. I am sick of crying by myself even when everything is going better that great.
Report This| Share this:Little of this, little of thatYeah, Kinda over did it with the sleep meds last night. Woke up at 5:00 am to go to work, and was in some kind of autopilot haze. Apparently the stuff hasn't wore off. I left work early rather than lose my job to some stupid mistake. I'l be calling my MD and taking a nap. I knew the combinations I was taking was a little dangerous, that's why I did. Even being on 450 mg. of welbutrin apparently isn't helping me, that I am intentionally taking these risks with my life and health. Melatonin is a natural supplement found in turkey that makes you tired. And I'm on .5 mg of Xanax which I don't take anymore, I forget why. That's why I went with 3, everybody gives me the look and tells me .5 is nothing. I really don't want to end up in the hospital again, I am trying, I just wish I know what the magic formula was to suppress these symptoms. I am sick of crying by myself even when everything is going better that great.
mannedcat responded:
Hi, Doug, if your med for sleep is not working you need to see your doctor, he can give you some thing else. You should never mix drinks with a mede to help you sleep. Good luck on finding some thing to help.
Report This| Share this:Little of this, little of thatHi, Doug, if your med for sleep is not working you need to see your doctor, he can give you some thing else. You should never mix drinks with a mede to help you sleep. Good luck on finding some thing to help.
DougPK - please talk to your doctor! You took a very dangerous risk last night. I know you are in a state of mind that you "don't care" but think of what it would do to your wife. She is trying to help, but it sounds as if you are fighting it. Why? She loves you and don't want you to hurt yourself. Seek medical attention for your sleep problem. Don't try to "self medicate". I think we as a depressed community think of only ourselves when we are in a depressed state and that is normal. But we have to focus on those who love and care about us because it is them who get hurt in the end. I live with extreme guilt that I am trying to deal with because I hurt my family when I tried to end my life. I could never repay that pain they suffered watching me do that. I try to live and learn from it. I try to make up for it (unsuccessfully so far). For those who don't think they have anyone to support them, think of us. We are a type of "family" here on this board and we care about each other. Please, please, please think of others too. Just my two cents. HUGS for today!
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Report This| Share this:Little of this, little of thatDougPK - please talk to your doctor! You took a very dangerous risk last night. I know you are in a state of mind that you "don't care" but think of what it would do to your wife. She is trying to help, but it sounds as if you are fighting it. Why? She loves you and don't want you to hurt yourself. Seek medical attention for your sleep problem. Don't try to "self medicate". I think we as a depressed community think of only ourselves when we are in a depressed state and that is normal. But we have to focus on those who love and care about us because it is them who get hurt in the end. I live with extreme guilt that I am trying to deal with because I hurt my family when I tried to end my life. I could never repay that pain they suffered watching me do that. I try to live and learn from it. I try to make up for it (unsuccessfully so far). For those who don't think they have anyone to support them, think of us. We are a type of "family" here on this board and we care about each other. Please, please, please think of others too. Just my two cents. HUGS for today!
ripcmw - I know what you mean having been in the hospital for suicide myself. It's just getting so bad that, even though I would never intentionally kill myself, an accidental death wouldn't be so bad. Selfish, maybe. It's not like I logically can justify it, it's just an overwhelming feeling. It's like being around a member of the opposite sex and getting turned on, except this is depression and it turns me off. I can't think it away, it's just the natural course my body takes. I left a message with my therapist to get some more help. I wish I didn't feel this way, there is no reason to want to hurt myself. I just do, so selfish? I;m just not so much in control of my feelings and where they try to lead me.
Report This| Share this:Little of this, little of thatripcmw - I know what you mean having been in the hospital for suicide myself. It's just getting so bad that, even though I would never intentionally kill myself, an accidental death wouldn't be so bad. Selfish, maybe. It's not like I logically can justify it, it's just an overwhelming feeling. It's like being around a member of the opposite sex and getting turned on, except this is depression and it turns me off. I can't think it away, it's just the natural course my body takes. I left a message with my therapist to get some more help. I wish I didn't feel this way, there is no reason to want to hurt myself. I just do, so selfish? I;m just not so much in control of my feelings and where they try to lead me.
I understand, believe me. But fight it. You realize that it is the depression that is making you think and feel this way, so that is a start. But I worry that you will accidentally on purpose harm yourself. It's not fun having these thoughts. But the only one you will really hurt are those who care about you. I'm sure you know this. When you have negative thougths like that, try to focus on something positive. Your wife. The love you have for her. Tell her you love her and give her a hug. I am sure she needs one too. Talk to her about how you are feeling and what is going through your mind. Let her know that you are not looking for her to fix you, that you are just telling her so she knows because she is your partner. What kinds of things do you like to do when your "okay"? HUGS for you today!!!!!
One Day At A Time
Where There is a Will, There is a Way
Report This| Share this:Little of this, little of thatI understand, believe me. But fight it. You realize that it is the depression that is making you think and feel this way, so that is a start. But I worry that you will accidentally on purpose harm yourself. It's not fun having these thoughts. But the only one you will really hurt are those who care about you. I'm sure you know this. When you have negative thougths like that, try to focus on something positive. Your wife. The love you have for her. Tell her you love her and give her a hug. I am sure she needs one too. Talk to her about how you are feeling and what is going through your mind. Let her know that you are not looking for her to fix you, that you are just telling her so she knows because she is your partner. What kinds of things do you like to do when your "okay"? HUGS for you today!!!!!
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