Insomnia/anxiety is there a thread I can join

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Just returned form.docs to talk about my anxiety and lack of sleep for past 2.5 years. He was most unhelpful. I didnt want any meds but now thinking I need sthg for sleep as I cannot bear this constant state thats destroying my life. Is there an existing insomnia thread I can join here please? Also, in desperation going to try a swig of son's Chlorphenamine Maleate (basically piriton i think) tonight. Has anyone had any success with this?

Anybody?

Hi OP,

Sorry to hear you're suffering. I've been there too. Have a search for sleep anxiety on this site and you'll see a few threads.

I'm being treated for sleep related anxiety (although it's a bit chicken/egg!) with Sertraline for anxiety and a low dose of Mirtazapine for sleep. It's working well, thank God!

Insomnia is an absolute misery, but it is treatable. I would look for another GP!

Thanks Lucky sorry to hear about yr problems too but your current success is uplifting! Booked to see another GP soon and asked for double sesh so wont be rushed. I do have a tendancy to play things down but will be honest. It is reassuring to know that a solution just may b possible thanks and I will search the gorums. Thanku for replying