Insomnia

[ericlee]

go to sreep, guys, go to sreep.

[Helvete]

I did, and I just woke up.

[Audio.]

I get about 5 hrs rest.

[ericlee]

I average about 2-3 hours of sleep. It takes me like an hour to fall asleep. I go on like this for 4 days and then I'll crash out for 8 hours.

I got tired of being tired and told my doctor about it and he said he couldn't give me sleeping pills because I have high blood pressure. Instead, he gave me a prescription of Seroquel XR. I did some research on it and this is what I found.

Important Safety Information and Indications for SEROQUEL XR and SEROQUEL

Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis (having lost touch with reality due to confusion and memory loss) treated with this type of medicine are at an increased risk of death, compared to placebo (sugar pill). SEROQUEL XR and SEROQUEL are not approved for treating these patients.

Antidepressants have increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions in some children, teenagers, and young adults. Patients of all ages starting treatment should be watched closely for worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or actions, unusual changes in behavior, agitation, and irritability. Patients, families, and caregivers should pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is very important when an antidepressant medicine is started or when the dose is changed. Report any change in these symptoms immediately to the doctor. SEROQUEL XR is not approved for patients under the age of 18 years. SEROQUEL is not approved for patients under the age of 10 years.

Stop SEROQUEL XR or SEROQUEL and call your doctor right away if you have some or all of the following symptoms: high fever; stiff muscles; confusion; sweating; changes in pulse, heart rate, and blood pressure. These may be symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a rare and serious condition that can lead to death
High blood sugar and diabetes have been reported with SEROQUEL XR, SEROQUEL, and medicines like them. If you have diabetes or risk factors such as obesity or a family history of diabetes, your doctor should check your blood sugar before you start taking SEROQUEL XR or SEROQUEL and also during therapy. If you develop symptoms of high blood sugar or diabetes, such as excessive thirst or hunger, increased urination, or weakness, contact your doctor. Complications from diabetes can be serious and even life threatening
Increases in triglycerides and in LDL (bad) cholesterol and decreases in HDL (good) cholesterol have been reported with SEROQUEL XR and SEROQUEL. Your doctor should check your cholesterol levels before you start SEROQUEL XR or SEROQUEL and during therapy
Weight gain has been reported with SEROQUEL XR and SEROQUEL. Your doctor should check your weight regularly
Tell your doctor about any movements you cannot control in your face, tongue, or other body parts, as they may be signs of a serious condition called tardive dyskinesia (TD). TD may not go away, even if you stop taking SEROQUEL XR or SEROQUEL. TD may also start after you stop taking SEROQUEL XR or SEROQUEL
Other risks include feeling dizzy or lightheaded upon standing, decreases in white blood cells (which can be fatal), or trouble swallowing. Tell your doctor if you experience any of these
Increases in blood pressure have been reported with SEROQUEL in children and teenagers. Your doctor should check blood pressure in children and adolescents before starting SEROQUEL and during therapy
Before starting treatment, tell your doctor about all prescription and nonprescription medicines you are taking. Also tell your doctor if you have or have had low white blood cell count, seizures, abnormal thyroid tests, high prolactin levels, heart or liver problems, or cataracts. An eye exam for cataracts is recommended at the beginning of treatment and every 6 months thereafter
Since drowsiness has been reported with SEROQUEL XR and SEROQUEL, you should not participate in activities such as driving or operating machinery until you know that you can do so safely. Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated while taking SEROQUEL XR or SEROQUEL. Do not drink alcohol while taking SEROQUEL XR or SEROQUEL
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Avoid breast-feeding while taking SEROQUEL XR or SEROQUEL
For SEROQUEL XR, the most common side effects in adults are drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, increased appetite, upset stomach, weight gain, fatigue, disturbance in speech and language, and stuffy nose. For SEROQUEL, the most common side effects in adults are drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, weakness, abdominal pain, a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing, sore throat, weight gain, sluggishness, abnormal liver tests, and upset stomach. The most common side effects in children and adolescents are drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, increased appetite, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, and weight gain
Do not stop taking SEROQUEL XR or SEROQUEL without talking to your doctor. Stopping SEROQUEL XR or SEROQUEL suddenly may cause side effects

YAY! I'm on crazy pills! They help me sleep at least. It's all I care about.

[jackrock]

Seroquel definitely knocks you the fuck out, my problem with it was night sweats. I ruined a mattress because of it. You don't want that shit, man. Stick to the natural stuff, melatonin and or indica (though I've found the former negates the latter, and certain types of the latter boosts natural melatonin production up 4000 %!) Of course your best or more practical/reliable bet is with melatonin.

Also, doesn't that warn against using if you have high blood pressure?

[ms.peachy]

whoa. I totally just logged on because I've been up since 5 and can't get back to sleep. Now that it's nearly 7 am, there's hardly any point in continuing to try. But this has been happening to me a LOT lately, and it's really freakin' annoying.

[ericlee]

Seroquel definitely knocks you the fuck out, my problem with it was night sweats. I ruined a mattress because of it. You don't want that shit, man. Stick to the natural stuff, melatonin and or indica (though I've found the former negates the latter, and certain types of the latter boosts natural melatonin production up 4000 %!) Of course your best or more practical/reliable bet is with melatonin.

Also, doesn't that warn against using if you have high blood pressure?

I have always had night sweats so that's no problem really. Yeah, it does warn of high blood pressure. I can't understand why he'd prescribe this to me if he wouldn't just give me sleeping meds.

[Lex Diamonds]

If you ain't callin' me king
Fuck it the mayor will
You think you fly
Then you about as high as a Ferris wheel
You not dope
You like soap
I'm like coke
It's like comparing Clearasil to Seroquel

[Ty Webb]

I often don't sleep for a few days at a time. this scottish band called The Jesus and Mary Chain used to say that not sleeping was their favorite drug.

[cosmo105]

I don't think I've ever not had insomnia.

[Adam]

I sleep like a bady. I'll sleep anywhere to. 6-7 hours deep and I'm done. I wake up in good moods about 6.30am every morning without an alarm. On work days it goes off at 8am in case I do oversleep but that normally then means I'm ill or hungover.

[jackrock]

5:12am. Fuck it, if I'm doing this at all, I'm doing it right. *puts on pot of coffee*

This tastes like shit, now what?

Who's with me?!

[mikizee]

I find going to sleep helps stop insomnia

[silence7]

I find going to sleep helps stop insomnia

Until you've laid in bed night after night just to see the sun come up and can't fall asleep..........

Just do what I do, self medicate, Johnnie Walker - Red

[Bob]

i find that lately when i drink i don't sleep until i'm ready to stop drinking, it doesn't really do wonders for my sleeping schedule. my most recent record is 10:30.

no, not PM

if i'm not drinking i find nyquil helps

[Adam]

I do feel bad for anyone who can't sleep. The very rare occasion I can't it knocks me sideways for days afterwards even if I do manage to sleep the night afterwards.

Not a dig at anyone tho but the ones I know personally who do have trouble sleeping are the ones who take a lot of drugs, are sometimes a little work shy and smoke far too many cigarettes.

One of the factors might be because of the other, not saying any of it is related but those who work, generally try to be ok with health are the ones who don't seem to suffer as much.

But like I say, I sleep great so GO ME! :cool:

[Audio.]

Someone advised me that a few exercises before going to bed helps. It doesnt work well with me. It keeps me alert. Part of the reason I stay awake is the feeling that I havent finished anything in my day. It keeps me awake. I feel like I need to read something or learn something new or finished something or anything in order for myself to feel satisfied and then I can go off to bed. But I'm gonna try everything to avoid that urge. I'm going to see if listening to music as I try to go to sleep if it will help.

[Adam]

spindles (http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/aug/09/neuroscientist-brain-sleep)