Posted by leor on September 29, 2002, at 23:48:24
Greetings!
I am searching for a sleep-inducing substance (for lack of a better term) which will carry me off to dreamland without directly acting on my serotonin levels.
MY A.D.D. PROBLEMS AND THE TREATMENTS CURRENTLY BEING USED
Presently I am being treated for four subtypes of A.D.D. ( In the Amen terminology these are termed ‘classic', ‘limbic' and ‘ring of fire'). In biochemical terms these equate to deficiencies of serotonin and dopamine. The medications I am taking are:efffexor (regular format). 17.85mg in two doses
Dexedrine XR 15 mgMY INSOMNIA
My insomnia involves an inability to sleep fitfully (I will wake up in the morning feeling so unrested that I can scarcely believe I just slept for eight hours).NATURAL REMEDIES
I am researching natural remedies for my insomnia because I have frequently encountered problems with sleep medications. Although my p-doc does not claim any expertise in perscribing natural remedies he will allow me to try using them provided they are not of the type that would directly act on my serotonin level (e.g. not Saint John's Wort) & that I research them well before I start to take them.SLEEPING MEDICATIONS
Below I have listed the sleeping medications I have used in the past in the problems that ensued.Trazadoone Need gradually increased while effectiveness decreased
Imovaine Impairs focus during the morning
Clonodine High degree of anxiety in the morningIn general I have an acute sensitivity to medications, which ensures I can easily become ‘over medicated'
I would appreciate suggestions about mild yet effective medications or natural remedies. Also helpful would be citations of websites and-or literature about sleeping remedies for people with A.D.D.
Many thanks for your help,
Leor
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