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[TimberTim]

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Murphyx;1128969 wrote: As it happens, I've just risen from 7 straight hours (not even any of the usual 2 hourly wake ups) thanks to Nytol (Benadryl in the States). It works for me only if I don't use it too often. I except you've tried it already, but if not it's worth a shot.


Tim, good that the dose increase helped; that's often, counter-intuitively, the case. However, I wouldn't increase again today now. You really don't want to increase every day. Remember, your brain needs a period of days to catch up with the increase and level out. Really at least 3 and more likely 5. Increasing every day may just store up problems that kick you in the arse down the line when your brain does catch up. And you may even miss your switch and be on a higher dose than you need. IMHO.

My wife and I both want to know how I am going to recognize the switch unless I am drinking? Any other telltale signs?

Also, what happened to going for broke this weekend? Several of you recommended going up to 300mg.

[TimberTim]

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TimberTim;1128942 wrote: Wow! You guys were right! Going up quickly has really helped. I have been taking 40-50mg every couple of hours. And I was on fire todaynfire: Had plenty of energy and got a lot done. A little dazed and confused, but not too bad. Went up to 280mg today and going for 300mg tomorrow. Should be in good shape. Will let you know.

Thanks a bunch!!!!!!!!:goodjob::crazymonkey:

I spoke too soon. About 8pm last night I had 60mg left to take so I took 40mg at that time. Game 5 of the Stanley Cup had just ended (Vancouver won! and takes a lead in the best of 7 series 3 games to 2 over Boston Bruins). I was still feeling pretty good from a good day, but a little bit tired. I hadn't eaten anything, but for some reason I wasn't hungry.

After about 15 min. the 40mg started to kick in. And it kept kicking in until it was kicking my ass. I was so frickin stoned. I couldn't keep my eyes open, couldn't even move off the couch. I had no interest in what was on the tube, or of anything at all but trying to get through these SE's. And then I made myself puke:crap: At about 10pm I could feel that the worst was over...so I took the last 20mg, for a total of 280mg. That seemed to be okay and I was able to function a little better. My wife got home at 11pm and she could tell that something was different.

At 11:30pm I said, "What the hell, and I took an extra 20mg and a Lunesta and went to bed. So that's 300mg today, up from 250mg the day before. Not bad for a days work.

And I slept pretty well! I didn't get out of bed till 7:30 this morning. I was up for an hour between 1 and 2am. That was pretty funny. Me stumbling around the house, bouncing off walls and furniture in the dark.

So, I will probably go for 300mg again today. Will let you know how it goes. I will be away from my laptop most of the day, but will have my blackberry with me for short messages.
Over and out....

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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You are in very good company, my dear friend. Eyes on the goal!

YAY YOU!!!

Take good care of yourself today, okay? Be gentle.
:h
Ne

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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Dunno how to tell. Maybe you'll just know?

[TimberTim]

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Ne/Neva Eva;1129222 wrote: Dunno how to tell. Maybe you'll just know?

Yeah, thanks for nothin'. Just kidding. Your input is always of great value.

I see that they have 30% off of all wine at the grocery store. Maybe I'll go down there and see what happens...

[Murphyx]

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TimberTim;1129211 wrote: My wife and I both want to know how I am going to recognize the switch unless I am drinking? Any other telltale signs?Yes, you stop wanting to drink.

TimberTim;1129211 wrote: Also, what happened to going for broke this weekend? Several of you recommended going up to 300mg.

Going up in one hit, not 2 increases over 2 days.

Not sure what that sleeping pill you took was, but do you need to take them every night? I'm always a tad wary about mixing the bac with other things.

[taw]

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Yay Tim!!! I am following your lead and going up! I am nervous of the sleep aides tho....I try to take calms, and finally figured out why I forget to take it...I am sooooo dead tired that I figure I will sleep...Not going to happen...learned my lesson...calms for me from now on...

I get the puking thing! I do it often, sorry to say!

Hope 300 is a good level for you Tim!

[RudyB]

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just wanted to say hi, tim, and i'm watching your progress here. i wish you sweet dreams. and i thank you for the hearty chuckles you've given me; my laughter has been bouncing off my walls like you bounced off your furniature at two am.

i'm currently at 130 myself, and struggle to stay awake, but this forum regularly keeps me up past my bed time. other than mwo and a few days of apnea, i've had no sleep challenges. i wish yours will end with godspeed, just as my brain has been fried that fast by bac. but it's worth it. rather a flash-fried brain than a slowly-pickled brain (lacto-fermented or otherwise).

[bleep]

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Tim, I love your spirit!

You'll know when you are indifferent, you just become indifferent. Sounds cheesy, but I think it's true. You'll stop thinking about booze.

Profound post, I know.

[TimberTim]

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RudyB- I'm very glad you have no problem sleeping. Hope it stays that way.

TAW - Be careful. Of the SE's, that is.

bleep - Cheesy works!

Murph - Your wisdom boggles the mind. Lunesta is the brand name for "Eszopiclone"

Why is this medication prescribed?
Eszopiclone is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Eszopiclone is in a class of medications called hypnotics. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep.

NE - My mentor and friend.

I got 40mg left to take to get back to 300mg, like yesterday. It has been a little better than yesterday. SE's are a bit less. The ol' brain is catching up. And tomorrow will be even better. Just need to sleep!

[RudyB]

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tim, i agree with you that sleep is a crucial ingredient. so is lack of al w bac, though that's a dynamic facet of the whole experience, isn't it? i went out like a light last night, late for me, at midnight, buzzing like crazy on bac (not beer), and this morning i thought i'd zzz right through until at least 9:00. no such luck, my body is like a slug but my brain threw me out of bed, ready to tackle the voices in my head. so here i am again. hoping for the discipline later to lie down and get some very beneficial rest.

thanks for your post on my thread. means a lot.

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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TimberTim;1129525 wrote: And tomorrow will be even better. Just need to sleep!

Morning, Tim. Hope you slept well! There will be a time, and soon, I suspect that you will lament that you have to sleep at all. And tomorrow (which is today now) may be better than yesterday... I'll wait to hear.

But the tomorrows that follow? Yowza, Tim. They rock. I'm really glad you're a part of it for me.

xxoo, my friend,
Ne

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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Ruby. pick a time. same time every night. turn off the computer, then the lights, then lay (? I know, I know, I still can't remember) down and close your eyes. don't get up.

Tim, if you are not doing this, please take it under consideration. It's called trying to sleep. It results in sleep. (I think you are probably doing this. You are unusual in that you are so very reasonable! Not like many of us. Not saying that RudyB is not reasonable. but she's a little like me. So I'm guessing she's not putting herself to bed. just a guess.)

just sayin

[RudyB]

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you're right, ne, absolutely right. and that's sound advice, thank you. i shall take it. lie down. just remember, chickens lay eggs. if a vivid image of that process helps, use it.

[Murphyx]

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Here's the rule: You can't lay yourself, someone else has to do it.

So someone else could lay you down and lay you. Or you lie down and get laid. Either way, you're gonna get laid.

IHTH