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June 10, 2012 at 7:06 am

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Jessica Tvojmama

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Hey guys and girls am new to this forum! Forgive me if this has already been spoken about. I searchd some threads but didnt find much so here goes.

Im 25, been smoking pot pretty reg since was 16. Always had problems sleeping, one of the things that attracted me to it the most prob was the decent night sleep.

I realised i cant keep self medicating (pure selfishness i wanna smoke for fun not to knock myself out)! So i spent last few years being laughed out of doctors surgerys, either make me feel like im there looking for god knows what or im lying, been an insomniac since was 140! So i had easy access to seroquel as a friend was taking it, and was more then happy to part with some! So last 6 months ive been knocking myself out with it every night. 100mg and last month 150mg! Stupid i know, but desperate for sleep id do anything. So i stopped taking them 3 nights ago ( i think i may have found me a decent dr and i cant do this to my body anymore, plus i did a google search and wow i should not be on this crap), my mood is normal im a happy person, which i expected apart from being irritable because of no sleep. So symptoms are no sleep, nausea, vomitting and ive scratched the crap out of my poor hands and back! How much longer will this last? The severity of it anyway?

Doctor prescribed me melatonin 2mg to take an hour before bed, has been useless so far, is that because of the sero withdrawals? Doc also told me melatonin can make me feel nausea, or am i kidding myself thinking that? its just the sero doing it!

Also should mention havent had any pot for a week, but i stop smoking it every now and again and im fine thats nothing new. Does anybody think a few pipes might help at least relax stop the nausea and give me a lil sleep.

Ive been hitting the treadmill twice a day last 3 days i heard sweating it out is a good option.my bright red itchy hands say different lol.

Thankyou for reading through my crap (taken me a lil to articulate my points i know, sorry in advance) and any advice would be helpful, id be genuinely greatful!
June 10, 2012 at 8:50 am

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p0ly

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Just gotta wait this demon out really. I would say having a few hits of weed would help sleep (for me anyway) and if you aren’t doing it much i would think it would only be a beneficial medicine for this difficult time. at least you’ve cut the shit out now, i’ve heard some terrible side effects from that shit.

i use Dipenhydramine for short term sleep aid and it works great for me… funny i haven’t taken it today and i’ve been awake all fucking night 😀

Just stay away from the Benzos (Valium, Xanax, Temazepam, Klonopin) for this kind of thing because if you spent 6 months on those things you’d be having a very very awful time right now!
June 10, 2012 at 10:55 am

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Tank Girl

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Did you just stop the seroquel or taper it off? as this would have been the best advise I would have given,
Stopping any meds esp anti psychotics dead is gonna be difficult for your body and brain chemicals to handle and tapering off much more gentle.
As p0ly says your gonna just have to ride it

What else are you doing now to help aid sleep apart from relying solely on medication? are you using any relaxation, meditation techniques? Are you using your bedroom just for sex and sleep? getting up after 10-15 mins of not being able to sleep and then going back, rather than just laying there or watching TV in bed etc – as these things all have an impact.

This is meant to be a good book, but you’ll need to be motivated to actually do it

Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques: Amazon.co.uk: Colin A. Espie: Books

(I’ve read every book there is on insomnia, and most are written by authors who have never experienced it and offer lame and obvious ‘advice’. This book is the ONLY one I’ve read that truly understands what it is like to have chronic insomnia (not just a bad couple of nights!). This gives the book immense credibility over any others on the market. I don’t know if the author is himself an insomniac or just has an outstanding understanding of what it is like. Doesn’t matter – this book is different, and that is what makes it stand out.

The CBT program itself is very easy and very good – sticking to the 6 week timeframe and tasks (i.e not just reading the book cover to cover..!) is crucial. I followed the program religiously, and can report that after 20+ years of insomnia of varying intensity, it was VERY successful. And crucially it still is – 1 year on.

OK, I’m not an expert sleeper, but as the book says, I probably never will be. Some people are good at maths – some are good at sleeping. But gone are the 3am / 5am shockers, and my ‘sleep efficiency’ (how quickly you nod off) is much much improved.

This is a book for chronic insomniacs. You know who you are! Get it – you won’t regret it, and you WILL sleep better. I give it full marks. )
June 10, 2012 at 4:19 pm

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p0ly

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i have to watch a video to go to sleep atm it’s weird hahaa
June 10, 2012 at 5:40 pm

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Tank Girl

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@p0ly 483039 wrote:

i have to watch a video to go to sleep atm it’s weird hahaa

you need more sex then ;P
June 10, 2012 at 5:45 pm

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p0ly

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@Tank Girl 483062 wrote:

you need more sex then ;P

You’re probably right, I’ve been trying to avoid that… always get stupid complicated emotions 😀
June 10, 2012 at 5:50 pm

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Tank Girl

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@p0ly 483065 wrote:

You’re probably right, I’ve been trying to avoid that… always get stupid complicated emotions 😀

masturbation?
June 10, 2012 at 5:55 pm

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p0ly

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@Tank Girl 483068 wrote:

masturbation?

a threesome is 3 peeps, a twosome is 2 people, so i guess that’s why they call me handsome.
June 10, 2012 at 6:44 pm

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Jessica Tvojmama

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thanks guys! Will just keep up with the exercise and fluids! no I didnt taper off it, i woke up and realised what i was doing to my body for sleep and not worth it, plus as i was taking from a mate i dont have access to smaller doses so i just stopped cold turkey! Actually had some benzos offered to me but i know enough to steer clear of that! I actually dozed off before had my first sober 3 hours of sleep, was best in years! Only thing that is drivng me mad is the itchy hands it is unfuckingbelievable lol seriously! Playing on the laptop helps gves me something else to do with my fingers!

in regards to the book, ive read so manyof those over the years, setup routine only use bedroom for sleep and sex, excerise twice a day! last 3 nights ive used the 15 min rule, and jumped out of bed and watched some tv instead of tossing and turning!

Is it normal that im getting the cries? I really feel sooky, not down or depressed just sooky! Im not the biggest crier so it feels really odd!
June 11, 2012 at 3:10 pm

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Pat McDonald

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Word Jessica, I been pretty weepy myself lately. It’s not just you. Can happen to anyone.

Very easy to live a chemical lifestyle. Very hard to give it up and go natural and forgiving.

I’m trying too. So far, so good. But I’m just taking it one day at a time. I figure getting some good vibes/laughs off the internet helps. I got a couple FB pals who specialise in collecting nice pix and nothing else… looking at their feeds helps. ONE example of a fun site…

Funny Videos & Funny Pictures – Jokeroo

Some of the gags there are pretty retarded, but any port in a storm.
June 12, 2012 at 10:56 am

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Jessica Tvojmama

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@Pat McDonald 483165 wrote:

Word Jessica, I been pretty weepy myself lately. It’s not just you. Can happen to anyone.

Very easy to live a chemical lifestyle. Very hard to give it up and go natural and forgiving.

I’m trying too. So far, so good. But I’m just taking it one day at a time. I figure getting some good vibes/laughs off the internet helps. I got a couple FB pals who specialise in collecting nice pix and nothing else… looking at their feeds helps. ONE example of a fun site…

Funny Videos & Funny Pictures – Jokeroo

Some of the gags there are pretty retarded, but any port in a storm.

Thanks pat, as selfish as this sounds nice to know im not only one lol! Last day has been easier, ive stopped feeling nauseous completely, and i got 6 hours of solid dreamless sleep, dont care if was marijuana induced (represent hehe) i got the sleep and i feel, dare i say it great, gives me energy to face this crap! I honestly thought about scratching this whole idea last night and just poppin another sero, as i have a few left, and id just completely had enough with it all but im soooooooooooooo glad i didn’t!

and you are right good laughs and vibes help, there is a facebook page no hope for the human race hahah has made my weekend i recommend you jump on and have a look, you will ROFL! That and getting hooked on the old series the wire has helped me focus on something else.

ohh and should say the cries have stopped for last 24 hours, which im so happy about. This maybe a lil premature but after a almost a week i already feel my old smiley self.
December 23, 2012 at 10:40 pm

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stayawayfromafrica

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Using atypical antipsychotics or sedating andideppressents etc. remron,is not a good idea at all they all have crazy side effects,n after extended use U MUST WEEN DOWN,THERE IS DOZENS OF WITHDRAWAL EFFECTS INCLUDING SEIZURES.
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