Finally, an update!
June 20, 2008 10:27am
Hi old friends - it's probably been almost a year since I updated on DS! Luckily, that's a good thing - my situation has improved to …
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sarahawake
is feeling Excellent
About Me
Originally from Boston area, went to school in New York and have lived in New York city since 2004. Have had many big life improvements since I last signed on to DS! I currently work for an orchestra company and will soon be traveling in Europe on a research grant. Also, I recently got engaged! When I was having trouble sleeping, I didn't think it was necessarily related to my very boring previous job or very hostile previous boss. But there definitely has to be some connection - I'm glad I used my trouble sleeping as a signal to make some life changes.
Interests
Travel, foreign language, reading, writing, film, theater.
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Journal Entry for August 15, 2007
August 15, 2007 3:17pm
Ick boy do I hate my job. I've been over the sleeping problems for exactly a month now. Sometimes my sleep isn't great, but the problem is …
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Journal Entry for July 19, 2007
July 19, 2007 11:22am
So luckily, to counteract that first, unpleasant encounter I had with a doctor, I have found someone who I think can help. I'll be seeing …
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Journal Entry for July 17, 2007
July 17, 2007 6:02pm
Last night I called a bunch of therapists in my network who specialized in sleep disorders and CBT. So far I've gotten two calls back and …
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Journal Entry for July 17, 2007
July 17, 2007 10:42am
Since reading Say Goodnight to Insomnia, I feel like my life has come back. I will still pursue a CBT doctor, but the difference in how I feel …
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Hugs ...hey neighbor ..I am from upstate NY (Albany)...thanks for suggestings the book on sleeping by Dr. Jacobs.
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Hi, I took a look at your journal today.. I know exactly how you feel. I've been on meds for sleep for a good long time, and I'm interested in seeing how CBT goes for you.. please let us know.
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Hey you, I am sending you some good sleeping vibes (even though I do not have much to spare) I pray tonight will also be a good sleeping night. I am glad at least that the weekend is coming up - I sleep so much better on the weekends (no pressure to fall asleep!) HUGS
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Hi, I've been having insomnia problems for years myself. Let me know if you need any help or advice. Welcome to DS!
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Close Insomnia
I'm very happy to be joining this group. One of the hardest things about insomnia is finding someone who understands how difficult sleep can be, and how crippling it is to go without it. I believe my problem to be connected with anxiety and fear of insomnia. This has been happening to me since I graduated from college three years ago. If you can empathize with any of these feelings, or just want to talk, send me a message!
Treatments
- Ambien Somewhat Helpful
- Worked for a while, but always made me feel groggy. Finally stopped letting me feel rested at all. Switched to something else.
- Lunesta Working / Worked
- Am taking now - seems to work quickly with less grogginess. Best I've tried so far.
- Trazodone Not Working
- Took for just a few days on Dr.'s recommendation. Did not work quickly and sometimes did not work at all.
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