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17 years ago 0 56 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
guys - thanks for all the feedback and input - I really appreciate it all. Having digested all of your comments I think the best bet is to cut them in half and start weening off. I tried what you suggested Phil - good thought but did not work. i'll scale down to half and then go to a quarter. The issue as someone asked - this difficulty in sleeping occurred even when I smoked - its just gotten worse now so in general it needs to be treated as a condition on its own. I just didnt want this added burden while dealing with quitting so I decided to take that obstacle out of the equation. The pill is ambien and is very fast acting and will drop a mule. As I reduce the intake of these I will also try the many suggestions you all had. Thanks again - I knew you guys would help - again. Wish I could be as helpful to some of the posts I see out these. I saw some great quit times out there - impressive - keep it up [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/2/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 71 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,438 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $259.15 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
17 years ago 0 56 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
In order to stop i used nicorettes for 6 weeks- they served their purpose, now i am off them doing well. as we all know on this site one of the key areas that becomes a challenge is sleeping. Last time I quit for a year, and the broken sleep patterns killed me. This time I have been taking sleep pills that knock you on your back within 30 mins of taking them . they have been an integral part of me stopping. Next logical area for addiction concern - these sleeping pills. At the end of March I'll be out of pills and be on the wagon for 3months. I cannot afford to have sleepless nights with what I do - any pearls of wisdom out there - you are all so resourceful, at the very least comforting. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/2/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 71 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,420 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $259.15 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
17 years ago 0 948 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I used to have sleeping problems, so I started taking 1 Tylenol PM at bedtime. It took just enough of the edge off that I could sleep. I eventually stopped taking them all together and no problems with it. Now if I feel a bad night coming on or I have had a really bad day and I know its going to be a bad night, I will take one to help get me to sleep. Not sure if this help you or not, but good luck with your quit and your sleep problems. I hope it gets better soon. Congrats on your quit, you stats are great! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 339 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $65 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
17 years ago 0 89 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey JQ, I think what changing said about tapering off them may be helpful. Also, do you use your bedroom for anything besides sleep? Like, do you watch t.v., do any studying, eat, or read in bed? If so, that could also cause some sleep problems. Maybe try just using your bedroom for sleep only...this way you can condition your body to go to sleep once you are in bed. Kind of like, if you use your bed for anything that is stimulating, your mind will relate the bed with those activities. Maybe it's worth a try. Congrats on almost achieving the 3 month mark...that is so awesome!!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 170 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
17 years ago 0 2417 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
What are we going to do with you??????? :) Dr. Anna suggests wheening yourself off the sleeping pills. Read up on what to do before bed time (ex. no caffine, exercise, stimulating activities, ect.) I have used melatonin in the past, it is a natural sleep aid, research that as well. Last, but not least, don't talk yourself into having sleeping problems. Keep me posted. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 65 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 983 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $273 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
17 years ago 0 932 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
JQ, It's really smart to do what Changing said and cut the Ambien tablets in half. While you're weening, you should call your doctor and ask him about weening off of the pills. Depending on the medicine, doctors have a particular way of weening you off of them. It would be really smart to give him or her a call. Let us know if you sleep tonight. As you can see, I'm NOT asleep. ha ha ha ha Crap!! Hugs, Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,129 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $89.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
17 years ago 0 29 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
if you go to either the chemist or herbalist you can purchase a sleeping product, either tablets or powder to add to a drink ,called valerian (or a product that has valerian in it). this is a natural product and not addictive. i was sceptical at first but find they do work.i do not need them on a daily basis but when i have lost lots of sleep they are great. i hope your sleep comes back to normal ,there is nothing worse. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/10/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 124 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,239 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �558 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11
17 years ago 0 2631 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi JQ I'm assuming that you didn't have problems with sleeping before you quit. I haven't tried herbal alternatives but I've heard of people that had success with them. For me, it is really important to have some physical activity in my day (my job isn't physical). The exercise seems to help me have a good night's sleep. Also, definately no caffeine at nighttime. In fact, I think there are other foods, drinks that can be a problem. Congrats on your success and good luck on your next step with the sleeping pills. Windy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 184 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,696 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $920 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48
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JQ why not try a couple of nights going without whilst you still have the pills? Might find you dont need them now but if you do we can regroup and think again? Phil [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 218 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,581 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1144.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 43 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
17 years ago 0 243 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I've had sleep problems for a few years now. I HAVE to stay away from any kind of screen (TV, computer, gaming) before bed. If I'm really "up", I go for a quick walk. Then my bedtime "routine" is always the same - exactly the same at more or less the same time and once I'm in bed, it's a glass of hot milk and I either read or do puzzles. If my routine deviates, I have problems. Otherwise, I seem to have "trained" myself that the routine signals bedtime/sleep. (Kind of like a baby's bedtiem routine I guess.) Good luck. S [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/10/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 94 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,318 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �564 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

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