Question AND on day 8 :]

[kristen88]

Ok im on day 8 andd i guess ive gotten a LITTLE better. Sleeping has been not to good, few hours here and there, some nightmares and waking up twitching / RLS. I was wondering if taking lunesta would help out. Ive been perscribed it for almost a year now cause ive always had problems sleeping mainly insomnia but would lunesta push any button for my past addiction? As in the percocets?? Just wondering..  seems like RLS and twitching is EVERYONES problem here =/  buhh  when will it stopppppp!!!!!!  

   -Kristen

[Greatgreebo]

Sleep will come eventually and the RLS will go away. I vote you steer clear of any sleep-aids, except natural ones (read as: chamomile tea etc). It sucks being in WD's but it does get better. Even if you don't feel like it, force yourself to excercise.Get out there and get moving. This helps your body make endorphines and other goodies you are running short on right now (biochemically speaking). You didn't get this jacked up over night and it won't go away over night either :-)...but the good news is that it will go away!
If you can't sleep-don't fret over it. Worrying only makes everything 100x worse and makes the time drag on.
Get out of bed, read a book or soak your feet in the tube or put on a movie or pace or anything you need to do to pass the time. I would do long division math problems etc. in my head to keep my brain occupied with something besides the fact that I couldn't sleep.
Congrats on getting your life back and keep up the good work!!
Stay strong,
Greatgreebo

[toxictome]

I take a HOT BATH and jump into bed..it helps....anyway it did me!!
Occasionally I'll take a couple TylenolPM about 1/2 hr. before the bath>

Good luck...it will come back w/ time..Good Luck!!!

[usarmymedic1]

I posted this  a few days ago about sleep problems see if it helps

WHY ARE YOU AWAKE? WHAT CAN YOU DO NOW?
Mental/Emotional Factors
Are you worried about the future?

Angry about the past?

Frustrated with someone in your life?

Worried about not being able to sleep?
Breathe from your diaphragm. Do some meditation or relaxation exercises. Try to focus on the present. Do some gentle yoga. Massage pressure points such as your temples. Take a warm lavender oil bath or apply rosemary or clary sage oil. Try writing your thoughts down to get them out of your head.
Chamical/Nutritional Factors
Chemically stimulated (from caffeine, etc.)?
Experiencing low blood sugar after a sugar high?

Are you hungry because you skipped a meal?
Eat a sleep-inducing snack such as whole-grain crackers or bread; nuts, oatmeal or cherries; or milk together with whole-grain foods. Drink a soothing herbal tea (chamomile or passionflower). Eat some protein (turkey, tofu), which can help adjust blood sugar levels.
Environmental Factors
Are you too hot or too cold?
Are there distractions like too much light or noise?
Darken your room. Put on a sleep mask. Adjust the room temperature to 65-68 degrees. Remove or add a blanket. Apply calming aromatherapy oils such as bergamot, marjoram, sandalwood or geranium. Turn your clock away from you. Turn on a white-noise or soothing-sound maker. Open a window and breathe some fresh air.
Physical Factors
Are you in pain?
Do you have restless legs?
Breathe deeply. Do some meditation or relaxation exercises to loosen tight limbs. Drink an herbal tea with anti-inflammatory qualities, such as ginger or chamomile. Take a warm bath scented with lavender oil. Do some gentle yoga. Massage your reflexology or acupressure points.
I will put this in my journal if anyone else needs it

[usarmymedic1]

short term use should be ok but any sleep aid can become habbit forming becuse the body will use the drug insted of its own chemicals try melatonin it helps with sleep but you can use the lunesta it is non narcotic sleep aid.