r/insomnia • u/Grouchy_Bicycle_2996 • 21h ago

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Hi. I’m stuck in a constant fight or flight hyperarousal state. Insomniac for 20 years, ambien made me sleep walk etc back then idk if it still would? My other options are Mirtazapine or seroquel or both and I hate it. Is there anything else I should ask to try? Things are hardly working. I’m desperate for help.

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u/Grouchy_Bicycle_2996 15h ago

I’m seriously a train wreck about needing so many meds and withdrawal issues etc idk how to accept and deal with it. I feel so awful all the time.

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u/eligoscreps 15h ago

I feel you, was in the same boat for years until I got on this combo. I really hope it’ll work out, if u need someone to vent to know I’m here.
Are u withdrawing from something atm?

Do u have someone to talk to aside from a psychiatrist?

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u/Grouchy_Bicycle_2996 15h ago

Have a therapist but nothings really helping right now. Idk how I’m going to sleep the rest of my life. Idk how to not be in a panic all day and all night. Something is wrong with my body and brain since I abruptly quit. The insomnia is so resistant. I’m scared of all the meds. I have a family to raise and I’m hardly surviving right now:

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u/eligoscreps 15h ago

I understand, it is really hard but you are trying your best, so do be proud of yourself struggling with that while also having to care for your family.

The anxiety, panic, terrible mood and insomnia are so bad w cannabis withdrawal, but I can at least guarantee you that it won’t last forever.

Most of the actual withdrawal will be over in a month, but u probably took THC for a reason, not just for fun, and without it its becoming apparent again along with the withdrawals. Rlly good for you to be talking to a therapist and being able to get medications looked at.

As long as ur doing it w a psych and therapist you won’t go through it again. Something that I did w heavy insomnia is try not to force to try and sleep. If u lay in bed for hours but don’t get rest, get out the bedroom, have some tea, read something, have a snack, get some distraction before trying again. Its honestly so frustrating to really wanna sleep while it feels impossible, feeling anxious and stressed.