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  • I don't have a sleep hygiene as I had never needed one before but am looking into it. Psych is psychiatrist and I am in Canada. I am going off Mirtazapine as it can cause Restless Leg Syndrome which is something that is bothering me nightly and I have an appt with my GP on Wed to discuss it as previously when I asked him…
  • I am 51 and am on meds for menopause which has done wonders for the hot flashes!!
  • Unfortunately, a sleep clinic here requires a doctor referral and has a 2 year waiting list but I have been referred and am waiting...... Right now, I am exhausted and sooooo tired but have been not able to sleep the last 2 1/2 hours and the twitching has started
  • I looked into 5-HTP but I am not allowed to take it with the anti-depressants. I am taking Lamotrigine for the anti-seizures for twitchiness. So hopefully that works!
  • How much magnesium does one take? I am 51yo female and have started with 200mg Magnesium Bisglycinate on Wed and it is now Sunday and have noticed no difference yet.
  • I was actually just thinking about this last night. When I exercise, I do have more problems falling asleep than when I don't, so I also have to bring that up with my doctor. It doesn't discourage me from exercising, however. I have a park across the road that I like to walk in, it gets exercise and it gets me outside and…
  • I think I've controlled the night time eating now..... I just don't eat any more during the night. It gives me too much acid reflux as well. The sleeping issue is now being handled by my GP as my psychiatrist says the insomnia is not his job to fix. My GP is not happy about that but will do what he can. Currently, by…
  • So I am on meds for depression. I started with post-partum depression when my youngest was born (she's 19 now) and have been on various meds since but the ones that worked included Wellbutrin. I have also taken Gabapentin for pain but I find that has not helped much so I am currently going off of it. I had some issues…
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