I've had insomnia issues all my life. I know exactly what to expect and how to manage it.
But now that I'm PG, it's all gone hideously tits up. I've been told by GP that I really shouldn't be taking my sleeping tablets in pregnancy and so far I have obeyed this advice.
But I'm reaching breaking point. I can't go on like this with only getting a few hours sleep each night. It has a massive knock-on effect for every aspect of my life. I just can't cope with it.
I have never taken tablets on more then an intermittent basis - maybe once a week when I really need them.
The tablets I take are over the counter, anti-histamine style ones, and temazepam 20g for a nuclear hit when I need it once a month or so.
I'm having my 12 week scan next week and my booking appt, but I just know the midwife will say 'have you tried a hot milky drink and trying to relax' etc which is useless.
Can anybody give any practical advice about what the harmful effects of sleeping tablets are, why I shouldn't be taking them, and any possible alternatives?
I know I'll be very sleep deprived when junior arrives but that's different.
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Sleeping tablets: really need help/ advice
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MorrisZapp · 22/03/2010 15:35
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