SarahJayneBritney t1_jbn0rki wrote on March 10, 2023 at 5:13 AM

Hi there. Not a question about daylight savings but rather my own sleep. I was diagnosed with Parasomnia 10 years ago after I stayed at a sleep clinic and woke up about 200 times in a night. I take medication for it but despite that I am constantly tired and half awake throughout the night. I wake myself up talking/yelling/ thrashing around all the time. Is there anything I could possibly do to help myself sleep better? I practice good sleep hygiene as much as I can etc.

thatotherchicka t1_jbo21hy wrote on March 10, 2023 at 12:52 PM

What medications do they have you on? Are you working with a sleep specialist or GP?

SarahJayneBritney t1_jbqcrln wrote on March 10, 2023 at 10:12 PM

I take clonazepam given to me by my sleep doctor. I have no trouble falling asleep only staying asleep really and the meds keep me asleep but I know they’re very addictive so I don’t like to take them daily

thatotherchicka t1_jbqkhgb wrote on March 10, 2023 at 11:06 PM

Maybe they can supplement or replace the clonazepam with something non-addictive? Perhaps something like doxepin or trazadone?

SarahJayneBritney t1_jbqkp2i wrote on March 10, 2023 at 11:07 PM

Neither of those medications are available in my country

thatotherchicka t1_jbql9eh wrote on March 10, 2023 at 11:11 PM

:( I'm sorry. Maybe if you talk to your sleep doctor they can figure out something else they can give you.

SarahJayneBritney t1_jbrb4ui wrote on March 11, 2023 at 2:34 AM

It’s probably worth a go! I appreciate you taking the time to suggest things to me:) thank you