Angling for a Fight???
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just posted to a couple of the other NGs I read about a problem that came up this evening. It’s one of those that could turn a nice kitty into a mad cat looking for a fight. <sigh Anyone know anything other than my buspar and my xanax to help me get to sleep? Normally, either or them will do the trick, but I’ve got a curious feeling that an hour or so after taking my evening dose of buspar, I’ll need a xanax kicker, and even that may not work. I use a generic of the active ingredient in Benedryl (diphenhydramine HCL). I generally use one 25 mg tablet for a normal day or two if I’ve taken my afternoon Adderall late or drunk extra caffeine or taken a nap in the afternoon. Works great for me to get me to sleep. My MD recommended Benedryl for my occasional insomnia, but unlike you and some of my friends who also take it to help falling or staying asleep, I don’t find Benedryl to be a great solution. For me, Benedryl is highly sedating. It not only puts me to sleep, but it puts me to sleep for a long time–12, 14 hours is not uncommon, and for almost 24 hours after I finally wake up, I feel drowsy, queasy, and have severe brain fog. UGH. Wow! I’m sorry to hear that. It can wear off for me after 4-6 hours, so if I’m stressed I may wake up in the wee hours ("the hour of the wolf"), but it does usually help me initially get to sleep very well.
<G Benedryl does nothing for me, either way….it puts younger son to sleep….it puts older son on the roof! Interesting thing about antihistimines…they can put you to sleep, or put you on the roof. Read the back on the box/bottle of any antihistime next time you get one, for the "fine print"…you will see in the cautions, "Can cause drowsiness or excitability"…. Same drug, totally opposite reactions….ever wonder how it does that? What I find totally hilarious is this: People accuse me of "drugging my kids" when they are on methylphenidate (and appear like a "normal" kid) would not even bat an eyelash for me giving them benedryl…which turns one itno a zombie and one into Speedy Gonzales….and is available over the counter….which is the real "drug" here? <shaking head in wonder — Buny " Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal." ~ Albert Camus
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Anyone know anything other than my buspar and my xanax to help me get to sleep?
Have you tried melatonin? My HFA daughter has had very good results with that. Karen R.
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Anyone know anything other than my buspar and my xanax to help me get to sleep? Have you tried melatonin? My HFA daughter has had very good results with that.
Oh, this wasn’t a melatonin issue. It was a "If I still drank, I’d go get rip-roarin’ drunk" issue. My older stepdaughter is getting married Saturday. We’re paying for the reception. We’d talked months ago and came to 100 guests. I’d budgeted for 100, in the range of $15-$20/plate. Found out LAST NIGHT that she invited 175, and they’re all coming. We own a farm. We’re trying to get it to the point of being a farm that will pay all it’s own bills, but we’re not there yet. She was out on her own when Chewy and I met, so she’s never lived here and doesn’t understand the realities of farm life. And, of course, this gives me a bit more insite into OS’s attitude that "Dad’s a programmer. Programmers make lots of money. {heh!} Dad should be able to provide whatever I want." Kitten
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Anyone know anything other than my buspar and my xanax to help me get to sleep? Have you tried melatonin? My HFA daughter has had very good results with that. Oh, this wasn’t a melatonin issue. It was a "If I still drank, I’d go get rip-roarin’ drunk" issue. My older stepdaughter is getting married Saturday. We’re paying for the reception. We’d talked months ago and came to 100 guests. I’d budgeted for 100, in the range of $15-$20/plate. Found out LAST NIGHT that she invited 175, and they’re all coming. We own a farm. We’re trying to get it to the point of being a farm that will pay all it’s own bills, but we’re not there yet. She was out on her own when Chewy and I met, so she’s never lived here and doesn’t understand the realities of farm life. And, of course, this gives me a bit more insite into OS’s attitude that "Dad’s a programmer. Programmers make lots of money. {heh!} Dad should be able to provide whatever I want." Kitten
Kitten, I feel for you. AAARRRGGGHHH! Not much you can do about this now, given Chewy’s response, which, if he were my DH–well…. Later, after all of this settles, if you already haven’t done so, you and Chewy should probably discuss the fact that it’s not a good idea to reward SD’s unacceptable behavior because of his guilt about his being absent when she was growing up. It’s not helping her become a mature, responsible adult. In the meantime, grab your therapy lamb, and pet and pet and pet. Nancy Unique, like everyone else
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Oh, this wasn’t a melatonin issue. It was a "If I still drank, I’d go get rip-roarin’ drunk" issue. My older stepdaughter is getting married Saturday. We’re paying for the reception. We’d talked months ago and came to 100 guests. I’d budgeted for 100, in the range of $15-$20/plate. Found out LAST NIGHT that she invited 175, and they’re all coming.
In that case maybe you could take that bottle of melatonin and jam it somewhere that will feel therapeutic to you, if not to her. 
Lesson learned — next time set a dollar amount for what you can contribute, and leave it up to her to choose the number of guests and the level of party that fits it. I really don’t get this. When I married, after being on my own, my DH and I paid for it, and kept it within our means. 20+ years later we are still happily married, while friends and family who went into debt to have "the wedding of their dreams" are divorced… Good luck. Is it too late to tell her that you had agreed to 100 guests, and she needs to find a way to fund the additional 75? Karen R.
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I just posted to a couple of the other NGs I read about a problem that came up this evening. It’s one of those that could turn a nice kitty into a mad cat looking for a fight. <sigh Anyone know anything other than my buspar and my xanax to help me get to sleep? Normally, either or them will do the trick, but I’ve got a curious feeling that an hour or so after taking my evening dose of buspar, I’ll need a xanax kicker, and even that may not work. Anyone up for a battle royale? Kitten any friends needing to know, just google my name + someone just shoot me
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<snipped Anyone up for a battle royale? Kitten any friends needing to know, just google my name + someone just shoot me
er, make that someone shoot me now (and no, I’m not suicidal, it’s just an expression) Kitten
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Tylenol PM is more of a nightmare than a sleep aide for me.
Tylenol PM works wonders for me. Isn’t it strange how different we all react to these various meds. — Ann e-mail address is not checked
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Anyone know anything other than my buspar and my xanax to help me get to sleep? Have you tried melatonin? My HFA daughter has had very good results with that. Oh, this wasn’t a melatonin issue. It was a "If I still drank, I’d go get rip-roarin’ drunk" issue. My older stepdaughter is getting married Saturday. We’re paying for the reception. We’d talked months ago and came to 100 guests. I’d budgeted for 100, in the range of $15-$20/plate. Found out LAST NIGHT that she invited 175, and they’re all coming. We own a farm. We’re trying to get it to the point of being a farm that will pay all it’s own bills, but we’re not there yet. She was out on her own when Chewy and I met, so she’s never lived here and doesn’t understand the realities of farm life. And, of course, this gives me a bit more insite into OS’s attitude that "Dad’s a programmer. Programmers make lots of money. {heh!} Dad should be able to provide whatever I want." Kitten
(I figure both of you need a hug about now) I also understand you shaking your head at the last statement…hubby is also a programmer, but a free-lancer…and while he does well when he has a project, when he does not–well, it is good that he is still active duty… I am with Nancy…go get that therapy lamb of yours and put her to work…consider it therapy for you and training for her! <G — Buny " Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal." ~ Albert Camus
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I just posted to a couple of the other NGs I read about a problem that came up this evening. It’s one of those that could turn a nice kitty into a mad cat looking for a fight. <sigh Anyone know anything other than my buspar and my xanax to help me get to sleep? Normally, either or them will do the trick, but I’ve got a curious feeling that an hour or so after taking my evening dose of buspar, I’ll need a xanax kicker, and even that may not work. Anyone up for a battle royale? Kitten any friends needing to know, just google my name + someone just shoot me
I use a generic of the active ingredient in Benedryl (diphenhydramine HCL). I generally use one 25 mg tablet for a normal day or two if I’ve taken my afternoon Adderall late or drunk extra caffeine or taken a nap in the afternoon. Works great for me to get me to sleep. HTH. Priscilla
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just posted to a couple of the other NGs I read about a problem that came up this evening. It’s one of those that could turn a nice kitty into a mad cat looking for a fight. <sigh Anyone know anything other than my buspar and my xanax to help me get to sleep? Normally, either or them will do the trick, but I’ve got a curious feeling that an hour or so after taking my evening dose of buspar, I’ll need a xanax kicker, and even that may not work. Anyone up for a battle royale? Kitten any friends needing to know, just google my name + someone just shoot me I use a generic of the active ingredient in Benedryl (diphenhydramine HCL). I generally use one 25 mg tablet for a normal day or two if I’ve taken my afternoon Adderall late or drunk extra caffeine or taken a nap in the afternoon. Works great for me to get me to sleep.
I just read your later messages. / Emily Latella ON Never mind! / Emily Latella OFF Priscilla
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just posted to a couple of the other NGs I read about a problem that came up this evening. It’s one of those that could turn a nice kitty into a mad cat looking for a fight. <sigh Anyone know anything other than my buspar and my xanax to help me get to sleep? Normally, either or them will do the trick, but I’ve got a curious feeling that an hour or so after taking my evening dose of buspar, I’ll need a xanax kicker, and even that may not work. I use a generic of the active ingredient in Benedryl (diphenhydramine HCL). I generally use one 25 mg tablet for a normal day or two if I’ve taken my afternoon Adderall late or drunk extra caffeine or taken a nap in the afternoon. Works great for me to get me to sleep.
My MD recommended Benedryl for my occasional insomnia, but unlike you and some of my friends who also take it to help falling or staying asleep, I don’t find Benedryl to be a great solution. For me, Benedryl is highly sedating. It not only puts me to sleep, but it puts me to sleep for a long time–12, 14 hours is not uncommon, and for almost 24 hours after I finally wake up, I feel drowsy, queasy, and have severe brain fog. UGH. Nancy Unique, like everyone else
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For me, Benedryl is highly sedating. It not only puts me to sleep, but it puts me to sleep for a long time–12, 14 hours is not uncommon, and for almost 24 hours after I finally wake up, I feel drowsy, queasy, and have severe brain fog. UGH.
I have a different problem. Benedryl makes me very twitchy and I can’t fall asleep. Tylenol PM is more of a nightmare than a sleep aide for me. Karen R.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just posted to a couple of the other NGs I read about a problem that came up this evening. It’s one of those that could turn a nice kitty into a mad cat looking for a fight. <sigh Anyone know anything other than my buspar and my xanax to help me get to sleep? Normally, either or them will do the trick, but I’ve got a curious feeling that an hour or so after taking my evening dose of buspar, I’ll need a xanax kicker, and even that may not work. I use a generic of the active ingredient in Benedryl (diphenhydramine HCL). I generally use one 25 mg tablet for a normal day or two if I’ve taken my afternoon Adderall late or drunk extra caffeine or taken a nap in the afternoon. Works great for me to get me to sleep. My MD recommended Benedryl for my occasional insomnia, but unlike you and some of my friends who also take it to help falling or staying asleep, I don’t find Benedryl to be a great solution. For me, Benedryl is highly sedating. It not only puts me to sleep, but it puts me to sleep for a long time–12, 14 hours is not uncommon, and for almost 24 hours after I finally wake up, I feel drowsy, queasy, and have severe brain fog. UGH.
Wow! I’m sorry to hear that. It can wear off for me after 4-6 hours, so if I’m stressed I may wake up in the wee hours ("the hour of the wolf"), but it does usually help me initially get to sleep very well. Priscilla
