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February 5, 2007, 9:23 pm PST
Sleep problems for about 5 years
I was reading through some of the posts and have found them interesting..I see a lot of similarities..about 5 years ago, I started waking up and eating several times a night..then I started having bladder problems and would get up 7 or 8 times a night to go to the bathroom..my mind races the minute I hit the pillow, even though I feel exhausted..I am 59 and went to a OB/GYN doctor..he said I've been way underdosed on my hormones. so he doubled my dose..I am doing better, but I still am up twice a night..I take two xanax at night, but they don't do much. He said that if I can't get to sleep all night after a few months on the increased hormones he will give me a sleeping pill..I am ready for anything..my husband is sick of me getting up all night and I'm full of shame when I wake up and have eaten a lot of stuff..one night I ate three cinammon rolls and of course I'm gaining weight..I recently started writing in a journal at night trying to empty out my mind before I hit the pillow..I read some meditation books that I have and light a candle..it soothes me a lot, so I'm hoping that with some more time things will be better..I have been on meds for bi-polar, but I don't think that's my problem, because I rarely have mood swings, I'm pretty stable most of the time except at night. Well, I just thought I'd write a bit, I'll check back on the board when I can..I don't get in here much..I used to be on the board to quit smoking, but I've lost the desire to quit for now. Good luck to all, Ann
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