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Insomnia

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Dominosflyfish · 30/03/2020 00:19

Sorry for posting but I really need to talk about this especially due to lack of socialising during lockdown. I have a history of mental health issues and came off all medication due to pregnancy and breastfeeding, the medication i was on is incompatible with both. Ive been an insomnia since i can remember and was previously on three different prescribed medications for my sleeping issues (Melatonin 6mg, Promethazine 50mg and Temazepam 20mg) which helped. My daughter is now 11 weeks old and starting to sleep a little bit better (she has had colic) however i simply cannot sleep. I lie awake with racing thoughts about horrible things happening to my little girl and i cant get the intrusive thoughts to subside causing me to be tearful. I dont associate my bed with rest anymore tbh. Im at a loss as we are on lockdown and when I phoned my psychiatrists receptionist she told me to wait for a letter which has not came. Im apprehensive about speaking to a GP when we have been advised to only contact should it be absolutely necessary. I feel suicidal again with it and my relationship with my husband is cracking as he goes to work at 5am and thats when i finally start to drift off and my daughter begins to wake with me having no support available to allow me to rest. I have good sleep hygiene. Scared to take over the counter sleep aids due to my daughter and how sedating they can be. Any advice?

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ragged · 30/03/2020 00:26

It's necessary to see your GP & psychiatrist. That is necessary (for you).

If those meds worked for you b4 then you need to talk 2 your shrink about whether they really are that incompatible. Or whether an OTC med might be ok. From what I'm reading 2 of your regular drugs are only considered out because of lack of data, and the other one is considered ok when breastfeeding.

I'm sleepless right now coz work owes me £4600 and I'm suddenly pissed off about it. (sigh)

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Samcarpy92 · 30/03/2020 17:26

Don’t fight the thoughts, they are only thoughts and do not matter or mean anything. Dismiss them or try and combat them with humour if you can. It’s what works for me...

Melanie7788 · 04/05/2020 14:41

I'm sorry, you have to go through this. I hope you have someone to support and help you. Maybe there is someone who can be with you daughter when you have a nap during the day. But you have to solve the problem. Thus it is important to find out the reason. It might be stress. I've been suffering from insomnia for several months. I try to avoid taking medications,so I decided to use cbd oil. I should say, I was pretty skeptic about it at first. But it really works. In case you are interested, there is a good review here. Also you can try yoga, meditation, music for relaxation, sport, warm bath. And it is better to spend more time outdoors. I hope my experience will be helpful for you. Good luck!

peasi · 30/05/2020 10:40

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