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My doctor wants to put me on an antidepressant. To take benedryl for the insomnia.
I am not sure how I feel about taking antidepressants. Aren't I basically trading one addiction for another?
I am not sure how I feel about taking antidepressants. Aren't I basically trading one addiction for another?
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Secondhance - it's great to have you here. You sound ready to do it this time.
I did the same thing - kept insisting I could have one once in awhile. Never was it 'one' drink - no matter how much willpower I tried to summon up. Each time I picked up it led to danger and an unpredictable outcome. I wish I'd been in my 20's when I finally became honest with myself - like you're doing. You can get free and have a great life.
I did the same thing - kept insisting I could have one once in awhile. Never was it 'one' drink - no matter how much willpower I tried to summon up. Each time I picked up it led to danger and an unpredictable outcome. I wish I'd been in my 20's when I finally became honest with myself - like you're doing. You can get free and have a great life.
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Hi secondchance - welcome 
Many of us arrived at SR is the same position you're in - I did - but you'll find a lot of support encouragement and wisdom here.
Check out our Class of January support thread:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...art-3-a-9.html
Many people end up thinking all drugs are bad.
I take antidepressants - I'm not addicted to them (I often forget a dose), and they never make me feel high.
As far as the insomnia goes, it's pretty common for most of us in withdrawal.
I'm surprised Benedryl was suggested, but I'm not a Dr.
I've had some good results with these techniques and guided meditations:
10 tips to beat insomnia - Live Well - NHS Choices
Relaxation Techniques | University of Maryland Medical Center
Many of us arrived at SR is the same position you're in - I did - but you'll find a lot of support encouragement and wisdom here.
Check out our Class of January support thread:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...art-3-a-9.html
Many people end up thinking all drugs are bad.
I take antidepressants - I'm not addicted to them (I often forget a dose), and they never make me feel high.
As far as the insomnia goes, it's pretty common for most of us in withdrawal.
I'm surprised Benedryl was suggested, but I'm not a Dr.
I've had some good results with these techniques and guided meditations:
10 tips to beat insomnia - Live Well - NHS Choices
Relaxation Techniques | University of Maryland Medical Center
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Just wanted to give an update.
The anxiety has come down quite a bit this weekend. I am not sure if it is because I am not surrounded by people at work and have the stress of my job.
As usually the cloudiness of sleep is present, kinda like a grey zone in whether your not sure if you are or aren't sleeping. Very lucid dreams.
I got my bicycle down for the first time and am going to go on a ride for some exercise.
Hope everyone had a great weekend so far!
The anxiety has come down quite a bit this weekend. I am not sure if it is because I am not surrounded by people at work and have the stress of my job.
As usually the cloudiness of sleep is present, kinda like a grey zone in whether your not sure if you are or aren't sleeping. Very lucid dreams.
I got my bicycle down for the first time and am going to go on a ride for some exercise.
Hope everyone had a great weekend so far!
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Thought I would post another update...
It has been a couple days, the sleep is still kind of creepy and semi transparent.
Woke up early this morning after a nightmare and couldn't get back down to sleep so got up early and rode my bicycle into work. It was cold outside but getting the motor running in the morning and not chugging coffee as I drove to work was a new and exciting experience.
I am finding that I am now enjoying some of the simple things in life. Taking a shower, shaving, making a well thought out meal.
With that said the lack of sleep isn't pleasant, but is it any worse than "sleep" and feeling like crud the next day? I also find myself having a hard time with keeping simple things straight, almost like I need to have a recorder of everything so I don't forget. Which is very frustrating as an engineer, it used to come so easy to me.
Thankful to SR and all its support. Hope everyone is doing well.
It has been a couple days, the sleep is still kind of creepy and semi transparent.
Woke up early this morning after a nightmare and couldn't get back down to sleep so got up early and rode my bicycle into work. It was cold outside but getting the motor running in the morning and not chugging coffee as I drove to work was a new and exciting experience.
I am finding that I am now enjoying some of the simple things in life. Taking a shower, shaving, making a well thought out meal.
With that said the lack of sleep isn't pleasant, but is it any worse than "sleep" and feeling like crud the next day? I also find myself having a hard time with keeping simple things straight, almost like I need to have a recorder of everything so I don't forget. Which is very frustrating as an engineer, it used to come so easy to me.
Thankful to SR and all its support. Hope everyone is doing well.
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Originally Posted by Secondhance 
Thought I would post another update...
It has been a couple days, the sleep is still kind of creepy and semi transparent.
Woke up early this morning after a nightmare and couldn't get back down to sleep so got up early and rode my bicycle into work. It was cold outside but getting the motor running in the morning and not chugging coffee as I drove to work was a new and exciting experience.
I am finding that I am now enjoying some of the simple things in life. Taking a shower, shaving, making a well thought out meal.
With that said the lack of sleep isn't pleasant, but is it any worse than "sleep" and feeling like crud the next day? I also find myself having a hard time with keeping simple things straight, almost like I need to have a recorder of everything so I don't forget. Which is very frustrating as an engineer, it used to come so easy to me.
Thankful to SR and all its support. Hope everyone is doing well.
It has been a couple days, the sleep is still kind of creepy and semi transparent.
Woke up early this morning after a nightmare and couldn't get back down to sleep so got up early and rode my bicycle into work. It was cold outside but getting the motor running in the morning and not chugging coffee as I drove to work was a new and exciting experience.
I am finding that I am now enjoying some of the simple things in life. Taking a shower, shaving, making a well thought out meal.
With that said the lack of sleep isn't pleasant, but is it any worse than "sleep" and feeling like crud the next day? I also find myself having a hard time with keeping simple things straight, almost like I need to have a recorder of everything so I don't forget. Which is very frustrating as an engineer, it used to come so easy to me.
Thankful to SR and all its support. Hope everyone is doing well.
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