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Finally, a diagnosis!
by: MAC on Fri, Oct 10 2008
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I have spent the last 15 years trying to get help with my insomnia. I have had it with doctors telling me it’s a physicological problem. They all (and there have been many) want to send me to a therapist to treat my “depression.” So I finally did.

After two extensive tests, I was told what I already knew. I am NOT depressed and now my doctor knows that also. I went for a sleep study. It showed what I again already knew. I never reached more than the 2nd level of sleep (there is 4). Now keep in mind that they made me go to bed at 11:30 pm and woke me at 5:30am. To no surprise, I was not totally asleep when they came in.

I take Rozarim and Trazadone, but still don’t get sleepy before 4am. The articles I have read on this condition suggest trying Melatonin and Vitamin B12 and getting at least 20-30 minnutes of sunshine each morning and wearing sunglasses at night. I am going to give it a try. Have any of you found anything that works, even a little bit?
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  1. Mon, Nov 10 2008
    I take rozerem as well and your right it does not help with the sleep time however you should be noticing a more 'quality' sleep i.e. more stage 3 and...Read
  2. Sun, Nov 02 2008
    Sounds familiar. Yes, after diagnosis 4 1/2 years ago I've read all I can find. And I agree that all the stuff that should work, should work. Howev...Read

October 2008

  • insomnia - by janet - (Wed, Oct 22 2008)
    In researching there does not seem to be a name for my type. I go from 4 - 6 nights not sleeping at all before I crash. [more..]
  • acceptance - by Patricia A. - (Fri, Oct 17 2008)
    As I get older I find it more necessary to follow my own rhythm. I no longer try to explain to people who see it as lazy etc it’s just too much effort. [more..]
  • My son could have died because of delayed sleep syndrome - by Janice - (Wed, Oct 15 2008)
    My 19 year son has had trouble sleeping for approx 5 yrs. He always stays up way too late and is very hard to wake during the day. He often is awake for 20 plus hours, sleeps for 12 hours when he does sleep, and can’t go to sleep at a normal 10 or 11 pm time. [more..]
  • Finally, a diagnosis! - by MAC - (Fri, Oct 10 2008)
    I have spent the last 15 years trying to get help with my insomnia. I have had it with doctors telling me it’s a physicological problem. [more..]

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