I wish nothing more then to be able to sleep peacefully through the night without waking up every 15 mins thinking it must be AT LEAST a few hours since i last woke and stared at the clock. No such luck. My sleep patterns have been widely affected lately. My internal clock which for most would be a blessed thing, wakes me up every single day at around 3 am and does not allow me to fall back asleep.
I know disturbences in sleep are all ED related, and I know that half of why I cant sleep right now is becuase of how much discomfort i feel (ate a small salad for dinner) but this lack of sleep is really taking a toll on me. Just one night, I dont think thats too much to ask for :(
Lilac....another example of how starvation can affect you. Please talk to your doctor about this. Have you tried meditation before bedtime, drinking herbal tea, relaxing music, etc.? I hope you begin to find some answers...NEVER GIVE UP!! Jan ♥
I have told my Dr, he will not give me any medication as he fears a dependency on them might develop.
I have tried herbal teas, sleep time tea, everything. The problem is not falling asleep, the problem is STAYING asleep and re-wiring this nasty internal clock to do so.
Liac, i had the same exact problem that you have. I'd fall asleep then like clock work 3am every night. They gave me QUETIAPINE FUMARATE 200 MG. It's not a sleeping pill it just makes you stay asleep and get your 8 hours in.
Addictive i don't know and i don't care either, sleep is more important to me. I don't feel strange when i get up or anything. I did stop using it once to see what would happen, sure enough 3am.
With me i'd have to stay up a half hour or so and i'd get tired again. But that was like starting over again. For sure people react differently but i don't feel i have to take one, i do because i want a full nights sleep.