Newgirllover

356d

Does anyone else struggle with not being able to fall asleep due to an adhd brain and ptsd. If so, How do you manage to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Melatonin

Trazodone

Prazosin

Attention-Deficit Disorder

Gabapentin

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  • fxrest.faxrie

    356d

    Omg yes I always struggle to fall asleep because of my ADHD. the only that really helps me sleep at this point is sleeping meds and MUSIC!!! Music helps to drown out the thoughts tbh

    • Tyler36

      353d

      I agree with that. But I use my fan though lol.

  • Baby_Cactus

    356d

    I agree with @fxrest.faxrie I use sound always. Whether is rain sounds or music without works or music with words, a combination sometimes, but never silence. Melatonin works fine sometimes for people with ADHD. I also use marijuana to help me sleep too on days where the panic attacks are especially bad and the thoughts won’t slow.

  • Eluvna

    356d

    Look up Micheal Sealy sleep meditations on YouTube! Helps a lot

  • Newgirllover

    355d

    Thank you guys! i appreciate it

  • thetruestginger

    354d

    Id ask your doctor to see if they can recommend a medication to help manage your anxiety caused by your PTSD like maybe Valium

  • ArouraBorialice

    354d

    I do puzzles till I get tired enough to pass out, when I start making mistakes I switch to restoration or wood turning or cooking videos without talking

  • gh0st

    354d

    I've taken melatonin for a long time. I stopped for a little while because it was giving me crazy dreams that would bother me but I just went back to it at a lower dose. also I try to tell myself stories in my head, especially things that are just simple and easy and comforting, like about my favorite characters. go with something vague and try to just tell yourself a little story instead of writing in your head. it sound kinda arbitrary but i can try to explain it more if you want!

  • ShyShi

    354d

    I usually use sound. I recommend nature sounds or ASMR.

  • Bumbling_Bee

    354d

    I have this all the time. A lot of the time my mind is all over the place so I put something on in the background that I know pretty well so that my brain can focus on that but I don't have to actually pay attention to it. For me it was The Office for the longest time because I know that show so well that I knew exactly what was happening and didn't feel the need to stop trying to sleep and watch it. I would also HIGHLY recommend ASMR. It's not for everyone, but give it a genuine try and try different types of videos with different sounds to see what works for you.

    • Bumbling_Bee

      354d

      Audiobooks are also a really good choice. There're a lot of free library apps out there too which is so nice

  • JustPeachy1.618

    354d

    I really like white noise sounds or rain storm playlists on Spotify:)

  • ToastyToast

    354d

    Yes. I watch Game/Film/Food Theory and take Olly® Sleep

  • Marina101

    354d

    Rain noises!

  • Luff

    354d

    I’ve always had a hard time sleeping and I learned that melatonin doesn’t work for me, it has the opposite effect. So to counter that I tried listening to instrumental music at a low volume, rain pouring, asmr, reading a book (preferably not one with blue light, stuff actually keeps you up).

  • chloelizaw

    354d

    I take Trazodone to help me sleep. I find it works really well, and doesn't make me feel sluggish the next morning! Also, a low dose of Prazosin (mini-press) is a great medication for PTSD, specifically nightmares.

    • chloelizaw

      354d

      These are both things to talk to your doctor about!! A benadryl before bedtime can help, as it can help take the edge off the anxiety and make you sleepy -- but it can also be habit-forming.

  • shadowbeamer

    354d

    Medical marijuana preferably RSO 🙏

  • RiverSpacePirate

    353d

    I usually fall asleep best when I'm either with someone or am listening to my comfort youtuber

  • BoarBane

    353d

    Headphones blocks out alot of overstim with music 🎶 or white nouae

    • BoarBane

      353d

      *Noise, hope this works as a way to cope

  • LuluLunaWolf

    353d

    I tend to self induce dreams where I close my eyes and let my imagination take over eventually I lose track of time and realize later I fell asleep

  • LuluLunaWolf

    353d

    White noise helps to

  • Halsey

    353d

    Gabapentin has been helpful for me. You could ask your doctor about it.

  • NiqueMK

    353d

    I read or watch shows until I fall sleep. I still haven’t figure out how to stay asleep though lol. I’ve taken a lot of different things. The one that helps the most is omega 3. I notice I stay asleep longer when i take it. I take a higher dose than what is recommended. But you might wanna ask your doctor first.

  • thetruestginger

    349d

    I won't disclose the relation of this person to me but someone I know has those disorders and started taking Valium before bed, and it really helped them.

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