hi i have had trouble sleeping over the
last 2 years, but the past 2-3 months it's
got unbearable i'm awake from 12:30 till
6am or later the next day and on some rare
occasions i dont sleep at all for 24-30
hrs im irritable,brumpy,snappy and very
arguementive towards other people
regardless of wheather i know them or
not!. im also looseing my memory as in i
mite do something or might have planned
something and i just cant remember what im
suposed to do!. ive seen a counciler befor
about it and she tried many things other
than med's coz that's my last resort due
to the fact that i have a past of
reacuring depression. i've also seen
doctors about it and all i get is (see how
you go for 6 months and then come back!
and that's all i get. it's almost like
they dont wont to know!!!! please help me
with some ways to sleep or advise coz i
cant take much more
According to your description, it seems
likely that insomnia is acting as a
symptom of a primary neurotic disorder,
probably an anxious-depressive disorder.
The new generation of antidepressants
(SSRIs) are recommended for treating
depressive disorders. Anxiolitic drugs
(benzodiazepines) can be used for
short-term treatment of the anxious
episodes. Concretely for the insomnia,
doctors tend to prescribe zolpidem.
Psychotherapy is also very important for
treating neurotic disorders. To follow up,
you can ask for help from mental health
professional to seek counsel.
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