Well I did it...

@sara

What fantastic news, congratulations, for taking that step, it would have been quite daunting, but i am glad someone was able to help encourage you along, It sounds like your psychologist is also very understanding, and it sounds like you have hit it off well, which is sometimes the tricky part.

Melatonin, works well to help with regulating sleep as it a naturally occuring in the body, sometimes a little bit extra makes a good difference.

You should be very proud of the way you have handled it all

well done 🙂

Hi Sara. Please let us know how the Melatonin works. I was put on a particular anti-psychotic which was great at helping me to go to sleep, but made me drowsy the first half of the next day as I was only taking it PRN. Now I'm using it regularly (which I was supposed ot be doing) and it's no longer working as a sleep aid, but it's not causing morning drowsiness either. It's doesn't feel like it's doing anything at all.

Still, I'd be very interested in seeing if the Melatonin is any good. My sleep pattern isn't just broken, it's smashed!!

Hi @Ellie

I have the same issue with my anti psychotic, at first it would destroy me, and i would bomb out massively, but now it doesn't seem to have a sedative effect anymore, there are a few things that can help tho.

Melatonin works well, it is a natural occuring chemical in the brain to help regulate sleep, you don't need a script for it, but i would recommend talking to your GP first, to make sure it isn't going to interfere with anything, i don't think it does, but best to check first, there are also other options available that are natural.

Perhaps have a chat with your GP about some options that might help, my gp and i were toying with the idea of a proper sedative for me, but given my addictive personality, it was not a good option,

Last time i spoke with my gp we were talking about melatonin supplement to help.

see how you go with your gp 🙂

Thanks Kato. I have to see my GP soon anyway, so I'll mention it then. I doubt it will interact with anything I'm on because they're such low doses, but you can never be too careful I suppose.

Ellie.

Hi @sara

That is such terrific news all around. The sleep is better (I might talk to my psych about trying melatonin as I am really struggling even more than usual with sleep), your therapy sounds like it has started really well - good on you for getting there!, and your little girl is getting help soon too. You have made such huge strides in a short space of time. Good for you!

I hope your session with your new psych goes really well tomorrow.

Hope for helpful help endures...

Kind reagrds,

Kristin