Gotta love it when a doctor cares

So I am on a PRN sleeping pill for when I have extreme insomnia. But I don't like taking the pill because it really knocks me out and I have a very hard time waking up in the morning. And it's a capsule so I am unable to break it in half so just by chance I sent my doctor a message today and they're changing my prescription to a tablet so I can now break it in half if I need to. I'm so excited. I need sleep so bad right now

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robbie2499 · 61-69, F

Glad it worked out for you! I, too, have sleep issues and am hesitant to take sleep meds every night. If I wait till I have a problem sleeping, then for sure I'll be groggy in the morning.

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Cigarguy · M

@robbie2499 I've struggled with insomnia my whole life. But this is the worst it's been for a long time. It's hard functioning on 45 minutes of sleep day after day.

robbie2499 · 61-69, F

@Cigarguy Have you tried relaxation sounds? Such as rain etc. I found them helpful at one point. I never suffered insomnia until I got sick (multiple sclerosis). It messes with the signals to my brain and when to sleep is one of them. I once was up for 48 hours, and I don't recommend it as I started hallucinating visually and hearing wise.

Cigarguy · M

@robbie2499 yes it helps some but my OCD gets really bad at night and I just keep thinking I need to do this or that and I can't lay still any longer. I have to get up and move around

LadyBronte · 56-60, F

Good for your doc! Also make sure your Vitamin D³ levels are adequate. Deficiency can exacerbate sleep issues.

Cigarguy · M

@LadyBronte it's taken me a long time to find some doctor that really care about me and helping me get better

LadyBronte · 56-60, F

@Cigarguy Difficult to find a doc that is a good fit, so it's awesome you have!

4meAndyou · F

That's fabulous!!! There are always tiny little fixes like that for almost every problem.

Cigarguy · M

@4meAndyou yeah that PRN dose was definitely too strong for me but that was the only dosage they make in that pill thank God there's a tablet so I can break it in half now and give that a try

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

Hope all goes well with that.

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