sleep med

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vhendrix
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sleep med

Post by vhendrix » Wed Jul 02, 2025 7:14 pm

I am a severe insomniac and I use CPAP. It is extremely hard for me to go to sleep without something to put me out which is currently Lorasepam/ Ativan.. My dr wants me off of it because of my age 68, because it can lead to dementia in people over my age, plus it is highly addictive. I've tried ever sleeping pill and anti depressant to go to sleep and Trazodone helps but I feel like hell the next day. I've tried Klonopin whight is a Benzo also. I want something natural but I have tried everything made. ,melatonin, etc, Does anyone have any suggestions strong enough to put me out with wearing my FF mask, besides scripts, CBD, or medical marijuana because I have a bad reaction to them also, I am at the end of my rope.

HELP, Lorazapam works for me but doctors dont want to give it to me and I'm not crazy about taking it if it can lead to Alhzeimers. Thanks

Mecate13
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Re: sleep med

Post by Mecate13 » Wed Jul 02, 2025 7:22 pm

How much trazadone are you taking? Also, are you drinking alcohol?

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ChicagoGranny
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Re: sleep med

Post by ChicagoGranny » Thu Jul 03, 2025 1:53 pm

vhendrix wrote:
Wed Jul 02, 2025 7:14 pm
I've tried ever sleeping pill and anti depressant to go to sleep
Have you tried good sleep hygiene? Study it and practice it religiously.
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