Day 8 and miserable!!!

[fromunder]

Well into day 8 from 5 perc a day and RLS is driving me crazy......   just as bad as day 2.....i think im starting to hollucinate from lack of sleep.....bags under my eyes are turning into bruises. all i want is sleep....there doesnt seem to be any hope in sight in terms of sleep.....all my wd's are gone, occasional cravings but mostly only when im trying to sleep. need sleep.....please LORD let me sleep......help

[kim715]

First congrats on day 8,because thats  fantastic!!!!!!!!!   The RLS was the worst part for me.Take the hot baths,as often as you can.Bananas for the potassium.Exercise is the best for the RLS and the sleep issues.It might be hard to get yourself going,but force yourself,trust me,it helps so much.You can try wrapping your legs with ace bandages tight,but not too tight.Use heating pads.Try an over the counter sleep aid,or get some melatonin,they sell it at GNC.They also sell something at Walmart called Hylands restful legs.Hang in there,it gets better.....Peace...Kim

[10356]

I passed out on the 8th night.. They have a product called Hyland restful leg.. I found it to work at least well enough to make the rls manageable.. When I passed out it was for 7hrs. and a blessing.. I hope sleep finds you soon.. With being as tired as you are I wonder how Valerian root a 5mg Melatonin and the rls pill under the tongue will help persuade your brain.. You can find these products at Walmart or a GMC.. Maybe a friend or family member could get..
Congratulations on 8 day's.. Once you get some sleep you will be able to enjoy the benefits.. I wish you sleep.. lesa

[gizzy32]

Well done on 8 days now, you should be turning the corner soon.  Sleep seems to be one of the last things to come. Have you tried melatonin for sleep? Hang in there and i bet in a day or 2 your feeling so much better.

[kimmieb]

I feel for you on the sleep issue.....i, too, am definitely struggling with that....i've tried everything in the amino acid protocol for sleep/relaxation (l-theanine, 5htp, l-taurine, hylands calms forte, hylands restful legs, even along with some sleep medication.....all to not much avail....i do get a couple of hours.....but then wake up at midnight and just flop around for six hours until i have to get up.....it's maddening and enough to make you go crazy!!!!  i have to say though, even before going off the pills, i had already struggled with insomnia big-time, so i think i'm hopeless and will NEVER get the proper sleep i need....hang in there though....it sounds like yours is just transient insomnia and you will be turning the corner soon, if not tonight....prayers to you for some good, solid sleep!!  and congrats on day 8....that's awesome!!!!
love & blessings,
k.

[fromunder]

thanks all...i was just overcome with emotion reading that there might be an end to the sleeplesness soon...p.s. ill turn into a new nocturnal species before i put another pill in my mouth.


thanks so much for your help

[kimmieb]

good for you....stay the course.....it will turn in NO time!!!  especially if you didn't have sleep issues before that needed medical attention....you will be an inspiration to me :-)
you'll be in my prayers and maybe tonight will be your "lucky" night :-)  i sincerely hope so....as i KNOW how it feels to be so sleep deprived.....wouldn't wish it on ANYONE!
love and blessings....
k.

[vinnysmommy]

Congrats on day 8, it will get better.  I am 100 days clean from a 30-40 a day percocet habit.  The RLS was horrible, along with terrible muscle cramping.  I never thought that I would get a good nights sleep ever again.  As everyone mentioned above, exercise does help and so did melatonin.  I also went to my doctor and got a medication called trazodone that helped me alot.  The sleep will come back to you and the rls will gradually subside so hang in there.  

[fromunder]

thanks again kimmie and everyone else.....i got out of bed to write this post just about when i thought i was going to completely lose my mind. it helps tremendously that someone can relate and pass on good wishes....ill do the same for you and everyone else here....cant thank you all enough.

i experienced RLS while i was using everytime i ran low and didnt take enough percs before bed, so obviously part of this is my mind telling me i need percs for sleep. over a year of no natural sleep and my brain just doesnt think its possible without some drugs.
i just wanted to let others know that its not all horrible......once i get out of bed and give up on sleep, im almost normal as i seem to have some extra adrenaline flowing constantly and i amazingly forget i didnt sleep. the wd's were completely gone by day 4 or 5 (hard to remember, just one big long day for me) but i still get huge goosebumps and chills when i see or hear anything emotional....im gonna post a day by day summary of my experience when i think im feeling better and finally sleep. if it helps anyone ill be happy as youve all helped me alot.

[kimmieb]

that would be great!  i hope the good sleep fairy visits you REAL soon, and hang in there until then.....maybe tonight :)  and when you feel well and rested enough to post your experiences, i'll be waiting to read them....thanks!
blessings,
k.

[disFUNctional]

I am right there with ya!!  I keep thinking a good nights sleep and I will be back to my old self.  Last night my husband asked me if I had been crying cuz mascara was under my eyes!  WELL I wasnt wearing any makeup.  When oh when will the bags go away??  I look like night of the living dead.  Guess we gotta pray for sweet dreams.
Love,
Kim

[mtgoat911]

you body will heal, hang in there, you are doing great
xo

[fromunder]

day 9 and i finally got a little sleep.....man i feel better!!!!!