and join one of thousands of communities. Not functioning as i normally do. Dr had told me to start don’t know what to fo as the sleep deprivation makes me feel like my whole character had changed !!! Long story short, I'm having trouble sleeping. Does anyone pee frequently before bed due to anxiety, i just slept 12 hours (after 6 months of 5 hours or less!). help? Welcome to the club. I'm exhausted and I don't know how much longer I can deal with this. It's horrible.. [–]Marleyredwolf 1 point2 points3 points 23 days ago (0 children). Alcohol is not the solution. Possessed people get angry or start sweating when hearing the Quran. But then at about 630, it happened. You need to get a new doctor ASAP and one that can give you access to the proper meds to help you!!! Your nervous system is so keyed up and has to chill out enough to realize the fatigue that exists. Yet after 5 minutes of this I still don’t fall asleep. If you can see a dr I’d ask at least for trazodone because Ativan isn’t always easy to get right off the bat. General anesthesia is administered by trained medical professionals - anesthesiologists or nurse anesthesists - during surgery. [–]Ill-Ad4039[S] 0 points1 point2 points 24 days ago (7 children). These are anti suppressants and can help relax the mind in some cases thru a balance of hormones in the brain for better sleep. They can prescribe over the phone. Give me something! [–]clanofthethrowaway 9 points10 points11 points 24 days ago (1 child). Maybe you need to go to your nearest hospital and they should make you stay there for a couple of nights and give you something to sleep. The melatonin worked for a single night, and I got a full night's rest. Yep even skinny people can have apnea. [–]thedrakeequator 5 points6 points7 points 24 days ago (0 children). In my case winter is worst due to long dark days where I live. [–]Upstairs-Painting51 48 points49 points50 points 24 days ago (0 children). Re: I haven't slept for 36 hours. Let’s shave and try not to cut myself too bad. You may share experiences. Seizure like brain vibrations, stomach is churning and twisting and my heart is pounding to an almost tribal like beat, with sharp chest pains. I'm so sorry you're going through this, and you're strong for making it through each minute. PS: You aren't processed with a spirt, your nerves are just out of wack somehow. I haven't slept in 3 days and I cannot focus on a simple task, I have a real bad headache these whole 3 days, I'm slightly hallucinating, and extremely tired. Your lack of sleep is becoming dangerous to your health, and they can’t ignore what it is doing to your quality of life. are you sure it's only insomnia and not underlying diseases like bipolar,? Do you have any trouble breathing in your sleep? I was told I had anxiety, when I was really being kept awake from a neurological problem. 14 users are following. Humans only. Ended up finally sleeping that night for about 4 hours. what is going on with me??? But I didn’t break through. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek No unisom is diphenhydramine while Benadryl is doxylamine. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in When up for too many days the body can react with total body seizures when falling asleep. i just am so frustrated. I have to give up after 10 minutes because it’s too much to bear, my chest sore and head THROBBING. © 2021 reddit inc. All rights reserved. I haven’t slept in 5 days. Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals. You might want to try getting a block blue light amber glasses and wear it 2 hours before sleep. I concur with the others saying to find another doctor. I haven’t slept in 5 days. I’ve been there. Share that list with your clinic doctor. I also need to add that during this time my head is like a wood chipper, vibrating violently and my whole body is vibrating. Put on a movie. and everybody said, “you’re in perfect health!”. DON'T assume you don't have a sleep breathing disorder, I had NO idea I had one. There is a VERY high chance that a sleep disorder specialist will be able to help you. Update on the good sleeping (bad news haha it’s never gonna get better I’m useless). I got a prescription for Ativan and trazodone for a while. [–]throwawaypinkstar 0 points1 point2 points 24 days ago (1 child), Yeah they mentioned sleep hygiene but know I went through it and had an at home sleep study which discovered " mild sleep apnea" but they believe i should get a study in a lab to see why I have issues going and staying asleep. i literally can't fall to sleep no matter what i do. Both similar acting anti-histamines so close enough lol. Good luck. As someone who has stayed awake for 5 days before, I have to say. [–]Marleyredwolf 1 point2 points3 points 24 days ago (4 children). Before this all started I had a nightmare of people trying to get me to join a cult. I hope by now you have had some good quality of sleep! [–]I-choose-love 23 points24 points25 points 24 days ago (0 children). You can also try soak your feet in a basin with slightly hot water before bed. I had lost all hope but pushed through, and hope you all can too tonight. I am hallucinating. Have you tried promethazine? I’ll send mine! Try this on YouTube: "Calm Soothing Quran" or "Roqya Quran healing", [–]Chase2Dope -1 points0 points1 point 24 days ago (0 children). Help! When I was pregnant I stopped all medication but drink 2 glasses of milk daily and I slept very well. The brain thinks because you're falling asleep too fastly that you may be dying and acts accordingly. respect of any healthcare matters. Sorry to read this. Trazadone give me horrible blocked sinuses. Right now your brain is trying to protect you from the one thing it needs most. The only thing I can offer for relief now is heavy CBD or cold-brewing Sleepytime Extra tea for like 36-hours (with the valarian root). it is now Saturday and I have been going on 0 hours of sleep. When I went back in January for the same thing, they gave me a shot of Ativan. I've been awake probably over 72 hours now and instead of feeling tired I feel like I have lots of energy, I don't know whats going on but I miss my dreams and I'm sick of just lying my head down trying to sleep for 6 hours and then getting up for the next day. Oh. Can you get sedated by the hospital maybe? The issue is hyper arousal at this stage. Need advice? In many studies on sleep vs alcohol...A glass or two of alcohol before bedtime can make you sleepy and also make u miss the first stages of sleep, REM (rapid eye movement). I did get some migraines because of it too so I had that to use as a reason to switch to something else. It took me about 5 days taking it to have the best effects. I take melatonin, Gaba, H5TP and a few others like unisom. o I sleep with a snorer and on oxygen. appropriate medical assistance immediately. I'm exhausted, but once I put head to pillow I just can't fall asleep. Anxiety only has the ability to keep you awake for 2-3 days at max, before your body finally gives in. [–]WickedWishes420 3 points4 points5 points 24 days ago (0 children). I’m dog tired because of a dog. Please do this. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are I cannot sleep and haven't slept in the past three days and I'm crying as I write this because i'm very tired and I'm positive there's nothing I can do about this. [–]Upstairs-Painting51 0 points1 point2 points 24 days ago (0 children). Why won’t it go down? All I do at night is toss and turn with my eyes closed but I haven’t ever reached the sleep state. White noise (brown noise specifically), anything with passionflower in it (extra strength melatonin gummies and some sleepy time teas have it), and no caffeine and exercising to feel tired help sometimes. Have someone take you to the hospital though and bring you home back safely. But for the past two days, no matter how tired I am I can't sleep. That stuff knocks me out for a whole night and half a day. These type of symptoms happen after a few days of no sleep. Edited [–]West_Ad241 1 point2 points3 points 23 days ago (1 child). I'm incredibly tired, but I would just close my eyes and feel wide awake. But don't drink 2 glasses before bed or you end up going to the toilet middle of the night. I hope it continues! So you weren’t possessed by a demon, you’re extremely sleep deprived. You'll be okay. Now that menopause has hit and my hormones are acting like a teenager I'm right back to no sleep. Get an indica strain edible. Hey I have the same exact problem and it all started on Nye as well been not able to sleep for one day and after I tried to sleep the other day I just couldn't I'm still suffering from this till this day I go days and nights without sleep I tried to see a Dr he put me on several antidepressants but it didn't work coz obviously it's not related to depression I feel like my life has changed I can't go out anymore I stopped going to classes I stopped working I feel like I'm slowly dying I just don't know what to do I'm dead tired, So desperate to sleep dr first prescribed me zopliclone but I could only take two days on two off due to getting addicted, And citralapram for depression as I was depressed feeling I couldn’t go on without  sleep at all, I went back to dr as someone told me of mitrazipine. go to any doctor you can see same day. Dude - You are not possessed by a spirit. Finally got an incredible 8 hours of solid sleep. I haven’t slept in 4 days, and my flight got cancelled. lack of sleep would make someone depressed lol.. I've had mild depression before but have rarely had treatment for it because my family think i'm just attention seeking, so until now i've been able to manage with it and cope in life without any help. I, like you, have tried everything OTC and I truly believe that medical intervention is the only solution when it’s gotten this bad. At minimum, they will find nothing wrong with you and then you will know you have to double-down on sleep hygiene. And holy shit did that shot burn, [–]ESCypher 1 point2 points3 points 24 days ago (1 child), [–]getridof756 0 points1 point2 points 23 days ago (0 children). I'm happy you got some relief. Google how digital devices blue light disrupt sleep. Try install apps like Twilight which help lower or block blue light few hours before bed. He thinks I may have other sleep disorders. This happens again, yet this time before my convulsions, my stomach starts churning like no other and expels all the gas from my body which actually ended up relieving a lot of pressure. Much appreciated. Also, if you don’t have a doctor you regularly see (aka a primary doctor) now is the time to pick one so they can personally track your progress. Found an interesting news story about insomnia? Worst case scenario, you will have to go on a CPAP machine. [–]aneebus 4 points5 points6 points 24 days ago (4 children), have you tried weed? I believe it's called melonic shakes. However, the next day, I slept for 3 hours, and after that night, the insomnia got worse. ER doctors are hesitant to write controlled substances scripts. Change doctors if they don’t listen and brush you off. [–]getridof756 3 points4 points5 points 24 days ago (2 children), That's weird they didn't give you anything. I haven't slept in 2+ days an nothing is wrong with me , I'm not hungry or tired and nothing is different . Pink kush is my fav, [–]throwawaypinkstar 0 points1 point2 points 24 days ago (0 children), Cannabis has helped me too but I have to stop for 2 or 3 days or it stops working . i haven't slept in two days. [–]WickedWishes420 0 points1 point2 points 24 days ago (0 children). 90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you I went to the ER. Against my will this white hot ball in side my brain burst and I was launched into a euphoric electric like vibration and after a few minutes I reached a white light and had an incredible lucid dream. I haven't slept since Monday night. Woke back up still feeling exhausted, but better then before. as being in breach of those terms. Helps me sleep, pills or the actual flower but only indica strains. Give me a damn sleeping pill, just one. Is this true? I've tried rso and tinctures. It really has helped me more than any script i have been given. I think the only reason I stayed hospitalized for a week was because I was going through alcohol withdrawals from trying to drink myself to death and asleep because of the hallucinations. 1) Don't drink any more caffeine. Oh I am so sorry to hear this -- my head hurts so much for you. This happened to me in August. Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use Then the brain convulsions start happening again and I endured that for 5 minutes but it wasn’t so bad. Oh boy to get sleep after so long is tough sounds as though your circadium sleep rythum is disrupted. My doctor laughed at me when I told him that. Think about what I just told you and follow up with me in a few days. The brain affects the stomach no doubt I feel nausea when they hit hard. I'm pretty sure she/he was swear of how serious his sleep interruptions were. [–]theworldisyours07 3 points4 points5 points 24 days ago (1 child). I haven’t slept in 5 days. Maybe contact a psychiatrist could be psychological. [–]semaka -1 points0 points1 point 24 days ago (0 children), Believe in it or not, try so to go to church, [–]Upstairs-Painting51 -5 points-4 points-3 points 24 days ago (17 children), [–]Ill-Ad4039[S] 2 points3 points4 points 24 days ago (11 children). [–]throwawaypinkstar 0 points1 point2 points 24 days ago (3 children), Did a sleep study give that finding? Thank you. 4) Get back on a normal schedule 5) Realize that you can no longer consume caffeine after a certain time each afternoon. Remember. Can anyone help or give me suggestions on what else I can do? How did they know give you sleeping pills??? My friend who took me to the hospital is in the other room to make sure I’m ok. Nobody will give you anesthetics to treat insomnia. [–]thedrakeequator 4 points5 points6 points 24 days ago (0 children), Like a sleep doctor, or a neurologist (or possibly psychiatrist, I'm not sure.). 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