At the end of my rope

[lulu747]

Hey guys...I still can't sleep.  It's been 10 days of detoxing and I've averaged an hour a night.  I've tried EVERYTHING and nothing helps.  I am seriously concerned for both my mental and physical well being.  The stress of the detox was one thing-this is a whole other ball game.  My brain hurts.  I just want to cry.  I did this to get well and I feel as though I'm getting really sick.  I don't even know what are detox symptoms and what are immune issues anymore.  Need support...prayers....and maybe a really strong tranquilizer.  My doc offered me a script when I told her what I'd been through but I was certain my body would give in and sleep and I didn't want to throw more drugs into the mix .  So overwhelmed.  Please help.

[dominosarah]

Sorry to hear you have a cold.  Take care of yourself first, the rest will fall into place.

[lulu747]

Thank you.  Slept for about three hours.  I woke up with a terrible cold.  I guess I saw that one coming.  I have tried acupuncture three times and each time it made my pain much much worst....I have RA and Crohn's Disease and after each treatment my symptoms seemed to increase.  I was surprised as I really believed it would work for me (hence trying three times) Innerstrength do you have any insight into that?  It was three different therapists.  I really appreciate all of your support.....Lu

[littlebit667]

Try a bagel with cream cheese before bed...works for me everytime!

[Innerstrength67]

It's ok to vent. You are struggling and that is what everyone is here for...to help. Your not picking up which is huge...
I am an acupuncturist and highly recommend trying it. See if your therapist knows anyone. And yes, hate to say it but carbsssss before bed help.
Hang in there!!!

[lulu747]

sorry for whining but i'm really upset.  5 am and am still wide awake...I don't understand-am doing all the right things, my body and mind feel tired and comfortable and yet no love.  I feel hopeless about this set back. I have to do so many things in the next few days and I can't do them like this!  I need sleep.  Please asking for prayers....they're all I've got right now.

[dominosarah]

I am really happy for you!!!

[vicki595]

Poor word choice on my part. I think lulu knows what I meant, though: USUALLY,it's abnormal not to sleep with the exception of detox and the myriad causes of insomnia...

I'm glad you slept last night lulu. I'll bet you feel like a whole,new person!

[ricart70]

Awesomee lulu!!   dreaming is great isn't it?  I have been sleeping 12 hours a night in the last week or so.I guess catching up on all of that sleep I didn't get the first month.Glad you are sleeping

[lulu747]

I SLEPT!  I SLEPT!  Seven whole hours(:  though not consecutive....Still this is huge for me and I might even get some Christmas stuff done...even though I'm tempted to snuggle back in and doze off...I even dreamed(:  The massage saved my life a long with some homemade chocolate chip cookies before bed (carbs work)  Thanks to all for your kind words of support and advice.....Hugs to all...Lu

[Rich99]

""It's abnormal NOT to sleep""""   actually it is normal not to sleep when withdrawing from drugs because this is the result of the disruption of brain chemistry which controls the sleep/wake cycle.   It will continue until the drugs dissipate to a low enough level where the brain once again kicks in to produce its own natural chemicals to control the sleep/wake cycle.    It can be a slow process.

[lulu747]

You do need to take care of the clonidine-it's dangerous just to stop it.  It's not a controlled substance or anything so any doc should be able to prescribe it.  The massage was amazing as always.  She reminded me that because of the trauma our bodies go through during detox we tend to hold ourselves tight to ride that freaky rollercoaster.  She really helped me to ground my energy and worked out the tennis balls in my calves and shoulders.  I was so relaxed I couldn't get my clothes back on...I put my sweater on upside down and inside out LOL...I'm having a bath, taking the clock out of the room, and taking a dose of sleep meds.  If I don't sleep tonight I'll go to the ER tomorrow because the next stop will be the loonie bin....Thank you all-you rock...Lu

[justme1119]

I made a trip to my massage therapist.  I thought I was going to be sore for three days  but she really helped me.  Made me realize I was grinding my teeth, and not just in my sleep.  She made my neck feel 99% better.  The neck was hurting bad. I hope you feel better soon.  I'm at 14 days and I feel a little better.  I'm worried about the clonodine though.  I took some extra clonodine because I was having so much trouble early on and now I'm going to run out.  I'm going to run out of ambien too!  I've been having BP spikes. I called pain doctor, but they want me to go to regular doctor for that and I'm in between doctors.  I will probably try to cut back to two a day to save them until I see pain doctor next Thursday.  The ambien, though, I may have to suffer through some sleepless nights also, right at Christmas! But at least I won't be wondering how I'm going to go back to work in January while going through withdrawals.  I'm done with that.  I'll get through it somehow!  I am so glad I'm doing this!  I think you are resolved, like I am, to stop this pain meds addiction.  But maybe there are other things that can help you sleep.  I sure hope so.  God bless you!

[vicki595]

I hope it works,too.  I don't think you need to get into a stupor. I have a  feeling it won't take much for you to drift off...

[lulu747]

Can't get my doctor on the phone.  But I did manage to wrangle an appointment with my massage therapist....heading there now.  Pray this works-she is an amazing healer and I have total faith in her....Plus I rather try this than zonking myself into some unnatural stupor.  Hail Mary(:

[vicki595]

Okay good!  We all agree it's time for you to sleep!!

Tell us good night before you hit those lavender sheets!

[GA_need_help]

Can I write you to your inbox?  I agree, Sweetheart.  Marie

[dominosarah]

I agree with Vicki here.  This has been going on long enough.  Let us know how it goes~~

[lulu747]

K Vicki...thanks(:

[vicki595]

Call your doctor back and get the prescription. I think the benefit outweighs the risks, don't you?   You need to sleep. It's abnormal NOT to sleep and,you're right, you'll get sick!

Call now,okay?