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I’m new here

Hi, I am always looking for new ideas or suggestions for treatment for Narcolepsy, I have struggled to find the right treatment since I also have insomnia and restless leg syndrome. Since the first of the year my insurance company for prescriptions which is new again this year, has decided not to cover the medication I have been taking during the day to help with my daytime sleepiness. I have been taking for approximately 4+ years and works the best for me. It is so frustrating. I feel like I am starting all over again.

#Narcolepsy #Depression #Anxiety #Insomnia #Fibromyalgia #Migraine #RLS #GastroesophagealRefluxDisease

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New to Group

Hi everyone,

Just a little about myself and why I am here, I was molested by my stepfather starting at age 9. It wasn't just the sexual abuse, but I was also frequently called stupid, being referred to as, "God damn dummy" most of the time. At age 17 I graduated and moved out during the graduation party my mother tried to have for me. At 21 I was raped by a police officer by gun point. I tried to fight until he hit me in the face with his gun splitting my lip. At which time I pretended to pass out. I am now nearly 60 and have C-PTSD, PTSD, fibromyalgia, and insomnia. I do not consider myself to be a victim but rather a survivor. I am hopeful that I can find help releasing the hypervigilance I am constantly feeling.

Thank you

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Tonight’s 3am project, brought to you by insomnia! What do you do to help push through to the dawn? #Insomnia

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And I Have You Why? #Insurance #MajorDepressiveDisorder #PostTraumaticStressDisorder

Lord trying to get the meds I need is like pulling hens teeth. They denied my Ambian, because Insomnia is not an approved use for it by Medicare and the FDA. I have no clue what they are thinking but I filled an appeal even if it won't do squat. Then my teslon pearls were not covered even though they were before so I paid out of pocket for them. What's the point of insurance if it won't cover what you need

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#DepersonalizationDisorder #DerealizationDisorder #SubstanceUseDisorders #Bipolar1 #Bipolar2 #Insomnia

I learned two things about myself today. Apparently, I have been experiencing Depersonalization / Derealization for a very long time but I didn’t know what it was. I knew I dissociated, but I suddenly started having some strange experiences lately that I have concluded are depersonalization. This has led to discovering that I have experienced many symptoms of both Depersonalization / Derealization for decades. The second thing I learned today, is that, my issues with sleep may not be solely bipolar disorder, but a trauma response. My brain speeds up after a certain point at night, and I think it is hyper vigilant to protect me from the unpredictable behavior of my parents. They threw wild parties and I heard lots of loud yelling, laughing, fighting, music and violence. I never knew what was going to happen. I would lock myself in my bedroom by pushing my dresser up to the door and put a butter knife in the door frame as a makeshift lock. I was afraid of their friends. I needed stuff, but was too afraid to leave my room to get it, lest I draw too much attention to myself. So, I went without, or listened and waited trying to discern a time that I might fly under the radar. The noise was so loud, I couldn’t sleep even if I wanted to. Often, I just ended up putting a pillow over my head, tuning them out, so I could fall asleep and eventually did from exhaustion. My parents both suffered from substance use disorder. I do too, or did anyway. I quit using 6 years ago and quit smoking 2 years ago. Trauma often causes us to ignore its’ symptoms, because we are used to them, don’t think they are symptoms, or that those symptoms aren’t important enough to talk about, or seek treatment for.

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Hi, my name is LexxLexx77. I'm here because I have PTSD as the result of a traumatic fire incident. It’s been one year and 3 months since the night of the event, but I’m still struggling even though I’ve been attending weekly trauma therapy & regular appointments with my psychiatrist to heal from my trauma. I’m struggling very badly with sleep which is resulting is issues at work due to tardiness since I can’t fall asleep until the early hours of the morning and my prescribed sleep medication is designed to keep me asleep which makes waking up at any time after any amount of sleep extremely difficult and sometimes feels impossible. I’m just so tired in every possible way and I’m ready to be “better”.

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #Depression #PTSD #ADHD #SuicidalThoughts #Insomnia

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° " I'm In A Severely Depressed State Of Mind " ° #Work #realationships #Insomnia

× " So I Have Been Working Alot... Lately 36.50 Hour's This Week.. And I'm Also Being Overworked... My Boss Called Me On My Scheduled Day Off To Come Into Work... Like Thier Are Other People U Can Call. Why Is It Alway's Me?? I Did One Favor I Woke Up At 4:30 A.M. For Her. And Now She Think's That She Call On Me Whenever. I Want A Private Life Outside Of My Worklife.. But I Can't Seem To Get It. I'm Compelling Intrusive Thought's... Constantly And I'm Just In A State Of Full Blown Crying And Saddness. Because Of My Stress. She's Definitely Going To Call Again Tomorrow Like I Work Fri Leave Me Alone. " ° Sincerely, ☆☆☆• S.K.• ☆☆☆ #Thought 's

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Missing out on life? #MajorDepressiveDisorder #Anxiety #PTSD #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #Migraine #Insomnia

Hello everyone! I hope everyone of you are well and taking good care of yourself ❤️Been ages since I last wrote and asking for advice.

Life been hard for me, but I’m keeping it going as I need to. I lost my 2 fur kids in less than a span of a year apart. Bleeding inside, but wearing a mask and telling everyone i am fine.

Started a new job a month ago. Feel quite alright, but cant help having the jitters of my employer will know about my mental health. Trying to look and get myself all well and yeah, i can do the job. As I need the moo-lahs to pay my bills.

Reaching out to you guys as I been having some stupid thoughts after my psychiatrist told me this a few sessions back - “ I am very worried about you. Do you know that you are a very nice person? Whom everyone like to be with you? You are very sweet and always think for others. I really like you.”

My reply was - “wait till you have a fight with me”
His reply was - “ i hope i never ever will get into a fight with you forever”

I got to admit, I have a thing for him. I always hope of being together with him one day after being discharged or I ever ever have the courage to change to another psychiatrist.

My husband doesn’t know about this. But he knows i trust him and listens to him always.

I dont have any feelings for my husband- not because of my psychiatrist. My husband suffers from erectile dysfunction. We dont get initmate for quite a few years. He doesn’t want to seek treatment and he pretend that everything is fine.

He does not contribute to the household nor any chores. All he does is just sleep and eat after he comes home. Leaving everything to me. He neglects his appearance and it really turns me off. Even when he kiss me goodbye. I will feel so disgusted.

I don’t know whether I am normal. I kept wanting to end this marriage. But I got to hold on as I got to save more moo-lahs in order for everything to rent a home.

What should i do? I am so afraid that I might sleep with other guys.

My husband doesnt even bother to buy me any gifts during special occasions. We dont even hang out during weekends. He dont even notice when I get my hair done or anything.

He is just like taking me for granted.

He is more than 15 years older than me.

Any advices?

#MajorDepressiveDisorder #Anxiety #Migraine #PTSD #ChronicFatigue

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Alternatives to Xanax

Xanax and like benzo drugs are the only thing that helps my chronic insomnia. I cannot take them. Are there any safe alternatives? Non addictive? Ambian is also a no-go. TIA

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