Hello,
I can understand and empathize about u. You said that this is started 6 days back because of stress. first you should know our basic instinct like hunger, thirst and sleep are natural. we feed when we r hungry. we drink when we r thirsty. means these are basic phenomena we cannot stimulate these. so when we think we should sleep and we continuously thinking about sleep and feeling why I am not sleepy that means our brain is active and for sleep brain activity started diminished. in stressful condition we started active thinking so that we r unable to sleep. I hope u understand. you are taking Ativan 1mg but what about stressor, is it still present?? Don't afraid Ativan is anxiolytic and it reduces your anxiety level and promote sleep. Do you feel sleepy in day times?? for anxiety you should try relaxation technique and breathing exercise also. and if you have a prominent stressor then u should start antidepressants as anxiolytics in day time also. on 1mg Ativan if sleep is proper, please continue it and as you feel better start tapering the ativan to stop. as u described these r not symptoms of any neurological disorder.
Thank you for responding.
My stress which preceded the insomnia is resolved. But now I have major stress about not being able to sleep without medication. Have u seen any other people who can’t even get any sleep at all without medication?
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