Looking For Some Help Here - Anyone?
So yeah, I've been having this huuge struggle with insomnia lately. My dad just passed away, which has really knocked me for a loop, and I've had anxiety issues hanging over my head for as long as I can remember. Living in Thailand here, I've seen tons of psychiatrists over the years, and they've got me on 0.5 mg clonazepam twice a day and 2 mg at night, but it's still not enough to knock me out. Honestly, some nights I have to chug half a bottle of vodka mixed with diet coke and ice cubes to een fall asleep-but that doesn't always do the trick.
To top it all off, my long-term girlfriend and I recently split up. Plus, I'm dealing with major financial worries about my future, since I won't be getting my UK pension for another two years, and my savings are dwindling faster than I can blink. To make things worse, I had a heart operation not too long ago that really took its toll on me.
I've tried everything-taking magnesium before bed to help with sleep, but it hasn't made much of a difference. All I'm looking for right now is something else to replace the 2 mg clonazeam at night that might actually work. It's not like it'll fix my anxiety completely,but getting some decetn sleep would be such a relief.
I've got this big bruise on my arm and a cut on my head because I fell in the bathroom after drinking too much to get some rest. So yeah, if anyone has any suggestions or even just wnats to lend an ear, it'd mean the world to me right now.
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Hey there, I gotta be honest, popping bottles ain't gonna do your heart no good or help with sleep either. Maybe try some Prozac and a nice mug of warm milk before hitting the hay? Anyway, these days you can probably pull the pension lever when you hit 62, but it'll give you less dough in the long run, honestly. Best of luck to ya!
hi thanks
never heard about early uk oap thingy lol can u explain more?
prozac helps but mkaes me sleepy all day:/
seeing heart doc in thailand in 2 weeks. he thinks my tiredness and no sleep is cuz of the statins he gaev me.
i was thinking about this thread and wanted to say that for someone who struggles with insomnia like me, alcohol can feel like a quick fix i guess. i hope things are a bit better for you though, you know? it's tough when bad stuff happens, but maybe try to focus on the good around you. listen, you have choices-you could either let everything negative drag you down or try to see what's really there. sorry if this sounds harsh, i just care. and if anyone else feels lost like that, reaching out can make a huge difference. your family, friends-they're important. talking to them isn't weak, it's actually pretty strong. appreciate all the good in life. sorry but please take care of yourself X
Hi.
Thanks for replying.
No family or friends.
Before my dad died, I was fit and sailed daily. Now a heart op stopped that.
Doc says fatigue and insomnia are from statins.
Seeing heart doc in 2 weeks to get something better than 2 mg clonazepam.
Hope everything's going okay,! Just stick with what the doctor says, but definitely speak up about how you're feeling-maybe they can adjust your meds? You ever think of joining any social clubs? It can be tough to take that fiirst step on your own, honestly. I know you used to sail, and man, I'm obsessed with boats and being out on the water. But engines are my jam-I suck at sailing under wind power! Takes too much skill for me. Had this beautiful 1962 mahogany launch that I restored over years. Can you imagine how much work that was? Oh, sorry, rambling here. Maybe try hitting up a sailing club to make some new friends, even if it's not your thing anymore now. Take care!
Hey! thanks so much for the nice message and being there for me-it really means a lot:))