I can't go to sleep before 4-7am,
sometimes going 30+ hours without sleep or
fatigue.
What can i do other then go to my doctor
for more scripts?...which I'm convinced
also wont work.
And also what other medications would be
"right" for me?
Before treating insomnia, you should first
determine the real cause for it. Insomnia,
or difficulty falling asleep, can be due
to either a mental or organic disease.
Treating the primary disorder can help a
person overcome the case of insomnia. In
your case, your primary mental disorder
(ADHD) could cause insomnia. In addition,
some medications can have a hypnotic
effect and act directly on insomnia. There
are several groups of medications used to
treat insomnia:
1. Benzodiazepines: temazepam, diazepam,
lorazepam, flurazepam, nitrazepam,
midazolam etc.;
2. Nonbenzodiazepines: zolpidem and
zopiclone;
3. Antidepressants such as mirtazapine,
trazodone and doxepin;
4. Antihistamines: hydroxyzine,
diphenhydramine…;
5. Atypical antipsychotics: quetiapine
(Seroquel);
6. Melatonin and its agonists including
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
7. Herbs such as valerian, chamomile,
lavender, hops, and passion-flower,
cannabis…
Other treatment methods include:
1. Cognitive behavior therapy;
2. Aromatherapy;
3. Relaxation techniques such as
meditation;
4. Traditional Chinese medicine etc.
You can consult a mental health doctor
about your primary mental condition and
for guidance in treating the current case
of insomnia.
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