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Barto · 01-24-2007, 09:44 AM

I wish I could tell you what to do. It appears everyone is different, so I am wary of those who will tell me what to do. That said, 3mg. per day is huge starting dose, way too big in this layman’s opinion. Whether to reinstate or not, that is a tough call. I think I am glad I did, but others haven’t and are fine. Some are totally against this course. The reason I say "I think" is that I wish I had totally quit caffeine before I reinstated. I think this would have solved all my problems, but I didn’t, so I’m speculating.

I guess it can’t hurt for me to suggest that before you take anymore of these narcotics (including Ambien) try to completely cut caffeine for two weeks. If you are like me, you will not be able to stay awake in the afternoon (day 1), never mind being able to sleep at night. Of course you’ll probably go through the headaches on days one, two, or three; but if it works, it’d beat reinstating.

Here are the things that helped me the most: faith (that everything is as it should be, right here, right now, no matter how I feel or what I think), abstention from caffeine, hydration, healthy diet (no simple carbs, moderate fats), rest, and light to moderate exercise. This is what helps me, if it helps you, pass it on.

01-24-2007, 09:44 AM	#352 (permalink)
Barto Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Righthere, Rightnow Posts: 1,497	I wish I could tell you what to do. It appears everyone is different, so I am wary of those who will tell me what to do. That said, 3mg. per day is huge starting dose, way too big in this layman’s opinion. Whether to reinstate or not, that is a tough call. I think I am glad I did, but others haven’t and are fine. Some are totally against this course. The reason I say "I think" is that I wish I had totally quit caffeine before I reinstated. I think this would have solved all my problems, but I didn’t, so I’m speculating. I guess it can’t hurt for me to suggest that before you take anymore of these narcotics (including Ambien) try to completely cut caffeine for two weeks. If you are like me, you will not be able to stay awake in the afternoon (day 1), never mind being able to sleep at night. Of course you’ll probably go through the headaches on days one, two, or three; but if it works, it’d beat reinstating. Here are the things that helped me the most: faith (that everything is as it should be, right here, right now, no matter how I feel or what I think), abstention from caffeine, hydration, healthy diet (no simple carbs, moderate fats), rest, and light to moderate exercise. This is what helps me, if it helps you, pass it on.