i'm sorry you're going through this. sleep problems are very difficult to cope with! it sounds like you've been trying all the right things and you're taking medications that should make it easier to sleep -- but obviously are not. i'd suggest you try some non-medicinal techniques to help you get some sleep. good "sleep hygiene" (or a collection of practices you use regularly to maintain the sleep/wake cycle) can make a world of difference. avoid napping during the day exercise regularly if you are able and have been cleared by a physician to do so (even simply taking a walk each day is helpful) avoid eating a large meal close to bedtime keep your bed for sleep only; don't lie around in it and watch tv or read during the day maintain a relaxing bedtime routine such as taking a warm bath before bed then spending a few minutes reading before you turn out the light create a relaxing bedroom environment with low light and a comfortable temperature if these things don't help and your sleeplessness continues you may want to visit with your health care provider about other ways to solve this problem. good luck to you!
major sleeping difficulties for the past month due to anxiety. restless legs meds dont help. no caffine. reg schedule. sleeping pills do not help. stopped melatonin since i was getting pounding headaches. concussion about one month ago but all symptons have disappeared. daily activities same. often up for days at a time. major depression for years but now symptoms seems to be leaning more toward bipolar. it seems like a can fall asleep on the couch better than in the bedroom. . please help. . meds include xanax paxil topomax and requip in addition to occasional percoset or oxycodone to treact chronic pancreatitis.