can’t stay asleep

[deadbeef]

Come on man, give CBTi the old college effort

brief reviews from The Sleep Foundation and Mayo Clinic

Source: every study on long-term improvements in sleep quality favor CBTi over any drug

I've been doing it with a professional for 14 weeks. Unfortunately, it hasn't helped my 3am awakenings.

For anyone wanting to try CBTi, download the CBTi Coach app. It was developed by the VA and will guide you through CBTi for free.

 

[k710]

Regarding that last part; I feel like my Lexapro is finally working. I feel happier day to day and definitely have better energy now.

Head meds are definitely underrated haha

Extremely underrated. The impact they have had on my life has been pretty extreme. Most people dont comply with treatment long enough to actually get the benefits of stabalized brain chemistry. Its one of those things that not only take time, but the changes are so gradual you dont really notice them till you have an "epiphany" moment one day where you suddenly realize you are actually feeling good and have been enjoying life.. a feeling that was so far gone you forgot it was even possible.

Took me years of treatment that werent really getting me anywhere till I got my sleep locked in. Then everything started falling into place. Treatments started being effective, pain, digestion, musculature and weight all started moving the way they should and the signs of progress fueled motivation.

Its not all roses and rainbows, theres definitely adjustment periods and "failed" trial and error with meds/dosages that sometimes feels like a step backwards instead of forward, but once you get it figured out it really is a life saving treatment. Not very different to messing with your hormones so I feel like bodybuilding community is much more open to psychiatric meds compared to the general population.

 

[syuri]

Extremely underrated. The impact they have had on my life has been pretty extreme. Most people dont comply with treatment long enough to actually get the benefits of stabalized brain chemistry. Its one of those things that not only take time, but the changes are so gradual you dont really notice them till you have an "epiphany" moment one day where you suddenly realize you are actually feeling good and have been enjoying life.. a feeling that was so far gone you forgot it was even possible.

Took me years of treatment that werent really getting me anywhere till I got my sleep locked in. Then everything started falling into place. Treatments started being effective, pain, digestion, musculature and weight all started moving the way they should and the signs of progress fueled motivation.

Its not all roses and rainbows, theres definitely adjustment periods and "failed" trial and error with meds/dosages that sometimes feels like a step backwards instead of forward, but once you get it figured out it really is a life saving treatment. Not very different to messing with your hormones so I feel like bodybuilding community is much more open to psychiatric meds compared to the general population.

I’m very glad to hear all this brother! I don’t want to push or ask any personal questions; but what treatments or SSRI’s have you tried and how were they for you? Love to read some positive experiences here