Are you tired of chemicals in your body and want to go natural?

Question

I recently went on Lexapro and Lunesta ( because the Lexapro was making my insomnia even worse, from very little sleep to no sleep ). The Lexapro was making me feel less irritable but I was having very bad cramping anytime I ate even just a cookie. It was making me wired all the time too I guess because sleep became a thing of the distant past. The lower strength Lunesta helped me sleep the first night it was given to me but failed to do a thing after. So last night as a last ditch effort to get some zzzz's because of the hours I have to work I took the extra strenght Lunesta and woke up so drugged that I had to miss work because it was as though I was hung over bad. I had a couple ppl work on me today that are into all natural things. I just can't seem to handle the chemicals in my body. I felt so horrible I wanted to just about die. I want to be healthy and feel great mentally and physically . I am telling the pyschiatric office that I just can't be a pill popper its not working. Does talking help when you find the right person and you don't want to be on meds?: )

Answer 1

I agree, I think the Lexapro is the problem.  You should not go off ANY drug like these two suddenly, as you will have worse problems as a result.  You should do minimal sleeping pills anyway--the groggy feeling is very common if you take too large a dose.  You have many problems, I would think.  I agree, find a medical doctor who will work with you, and a therapist (not a psychiatrist)  to work through issues.  I doubt you were even depressed enough to be on Lexapro, but again do NOT go off suddenly.  

Answer 2

If you are having insomnia as a side effect from the anti-depressant Lexapro, then it would be preferable to reconsider whether you really need an antidepressant.  This may surprise those familiar with my answers, but I happen to think antidepressants are over-prescribed.

I assume your depression is fairly severe, as you are seeing a psychiatrist, and otherwise your psychiatrist wouldn't have recommended it.  It's never a good idea to treat the side effects of one medication with yet another medication.  

Answer 3

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Medical Marijuana.

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Answer 4

yes, I was on pain pills for pain in my legs & feet from diabetes & I thought I would never be able to go off of them. Well, I used something called EFT you can do a search & I actually know someone named Deborah Donn? oops she has an unusual last name but you can contact me or her for help in doing this to get rid of your insomnia. I got rid of my pain by using this & a metaphsycal approach. I looked at the pain I felt & transformed it & releases it. I have not been on pain pills since Jan. 08. You can do this so go for it. I think we are supposed to heal ourselves from false beliefs & pain is something you allowing to hurt you & not being able to sleep might have to do with fearing death or being anxious about all you have to do but whatever your reason if you change your mind you can change your life.

Answer 5

Many years ago I was in a similar situation you. Since shifting to homeopathy (initially as self-help - homeopathy's equivalent to a conventional first-aid kit - later, under the care of a professional homeopath), I've been drug- and herb-free since 1981. And, healthier than I've ever been.

So, yes, there's hope. There are many avenues to follow. You are at the stage that many people reach through dissatisfaction, when they begin to explore a number of "alternative" modalities, from talk therapy (e.g., psychotherapy, spiritual direction) to relaxation techniques (e.g., massage, yoga, meditation) to alternative fields (e.g., acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic), etc. I offer one experience that's solved the problem about which you speak not only for me, but the countless people I've helped through homeopathy over the years.

http://www.nationalcenterforhomeopathy.o... is the main consumer education organization group in North America. If homeopathy is new to you, it will be a good starting point.

Answer 6

I am not tired of chemicals in my body, because I eat and drink right so I don't need chemicals!!! and I sleep very well!!!

Few years ago I was like you.