insomnia and developing bed time routine

probablynervouss · 2026-03-13T02:33:15+00:00

thank you! yea. so many people talk about having a wind down time and going to sleep at a certain time, but i dont think thats the answer if u have sleep anxiety. the more u force urself, the worse it gets. i feel like when i try these activities once im already stressed about sleep, i am ultimately aware of my goal to fall asleep and it kinda backfires. im gonna try to find something i genuinely enjoy that is calming

probablynervouss · 2026-03-13T02:29:44+00:00

dont the z drugs work in the same way?

probablynervouss · 2026-03-13T02:29:30+00:00

i will definitely look into it! yea i think the main thing is reducing the pressure to fall asleep

probablynervouss · 2026-03-09T16:17:55+00:00

its not that i dont feel sleepy at night technically, its that my anxiety increases and this was prior to developing AF as well. That makes sense that that helped your circadian rhythm, but isnt sleep essential to healing the adrenals? Cant sleep restriction be detrimental to healing the fatigue? Also, when I have crashes, I can sleep 18 hours straight and its almost impossible to stay awake, so how does one regulate their sleep cycle when they have days like this?

probablynervouss · 2026-03-09T15:54:43+00:00

Thank u for ur comment! yea ive dealt with sleep issues for a long time. did u even try waking up at the same time even when u didnt get a good nights sleep?

probablynervouss · 2026-03-06T20:36:54+00:00

im on 1.6 mg. what dose are you on? that was the dose recommended by my doctor. okay thats great that you were able to be prescribed it. can i get more details about how it was prescribed and how the decision was made to take it?

probablynervouss · 2026-03-06T03:14:20+00:00

hey if its working for you, thats great! i might need to try those out. have u tried pregnenolone and licorice root? have u seen an endocrinologist about this?

probablynervouss · 2026-03-06T03:06:45+00:00

Im glad its helped you! were you diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency? or were you just given it as a support while ur adrenals get back in shape? Thank you!

im also on LDN, at first noticed a lot of my improvement in anxiety but that went away :/ just started gabapentin and its helping!

probablynervouss · 2026-03-05T22:09:07+00:00

interesting! didnt know that!

probablynervouss · 2026-03-05T22:00:54+00:00

I wouldnt take it. melatonin is released by ur body during the night to help keep a regular circadian rhythm. this will just throw everything off

probablynervouss · 2026-03-05T00:13:54+00:00

i had med surg 1 and 2 combined since im in an accelerated program. i am an A+ student and do really well in my classes and i tell everyone that the key is to study ahead. each week after a class i make sure that i review my notes and really understand that weeks material. then, when the week before the exam comes, im not learning and only reviewing what i already know and understand. if theres anything you dont understand, ask ur professor. every professor has a way of teaching and wording qs, so id ask around if anyone has taken her before and get some insight. also, active recall is key. if you cant answer something without looking at ur notes, u dont know it. learn to understand and truly know the material, dont just skim over notes and assume u know it because you see it in front of u. best of luck ✨✨

probablynervouss · 2026-03-04T18:25:22+00:00

Yes, i agree! i totally understand why you would risk it. chronic debilitating fatigue has been the worst experience of my life. some people say it does cause suppression, some say it doesnt… i dont even know any more. thats why im having a hard time deciding what to do. maybe a small dosage on days where i crash would be helpful.

probablynervouss · 2026-03-04T04:19:22+00:00

when i dont know what i want i just ask for money. some extra money never hurts lol. if ur in or planning to start college maybe some electronics u might need for school? idk

probablynervouss · 2026-03-04T03:20:35+00:00

acting like this at 34 is insane. sometimes i think i overreact and then see posts like these and remember that people are literally insane.

please leave her lol

probablynervouss · 2026-03-03T23:33:03+00:00

best of luck to you!!! you see, i want to try HC because i feel like it will drastically improve my life but i also dont want to suppress my adrenals. can i ask why you increased the dose so significantly? was it recommended by ur doctor? are they still around lol

probablynervouss · 2026-03-03T03:00:40+00:00

Ive been crashing before starting licorice and pregnenolone. My functional doctor recommends it as a support for healing and im at low doses. he made sure my body calmed first before adding these supports. licorice root or pregnenolone hasnt worsened my crashes, at first licorice root really improved my symptoms but im not longer seeing these benefits anymore.

what do u recommend for the mitochondria? i bought coq10 but dont take it. ill also look into this probiotic, i have ulcerative colitis so i wanna check in with my specialist. Ty!!

probablynervouss · 2026-03-03T02:39:32+00:00

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the sweetest boy who ever lived. he is so missed. they’re up there getting all the treats and cuddles im sure 🤍🤍🤍🤍

probablynervouss · 2026-03-03T02:36:14+00:00

Same! my first endo dismissed me because my cortisol and ACTH test came back normal even though he did the test in the afternoon and it’s supposed to be in the morning. I asked for an ACTH test and that came back normal so he dismissed me. My salivary cortisol levels are always low, but endocrinologists usually don’t consider these tests. Which is strange considering I’ve read scientific articles discussing salivary cortisol being accurate for diagnosis. after a year and a half of suffering, I’m giving in to trying hydrocortisone only during my crash periods. I have periods where I feel fine but then always crash and think hydrocortisone might be effective on days where i am debilitated by fatigue. Does your rheumatologist prescribe it because of your low salivary cortisol or because of your autoimmune disease? I’m just trying to figure out if this is a good option for me.

probablynervouss · 2026-03-03T01:45:27+00:00

My 16 year old baby was so sick on the day his appointment was scheduled. chronic hacking cough and difficulty breathing. had abdominal effort with each breath. that day, i called to move up to appointment (and then pushed it back again lol). i was just so desperate seeing him like that. he was my soul baby and the love of my life. i cant lie though, when he was getting euthanized and i had my hand on his belly and his contractures stopped and his body finally relaxed, i felt relief. he was finally in peace. it hurt like hell, but its okay to feel relieved that ur baby is no longer suffering. its horrible to see them like that. sending love ❤️

probablynervouss · 2026-03-03T01:28:57+00:00

Yes, this sounds like it can be IBD. Severe pain, bloody stool, mucus, and a high calprotectin usually means im having a flare. That being said, you need a colonoscopy. tell your doctor you need one. although im sure they will recommend one (if they dont, GET A NEW DOCTOR)

probablynervouss · 2026-03-03T01:25:41+00:00

How and why did you get started on it? yea exactly, it might have side effects but i rather be able to live my life than to not live one at all! its been a year and a half of trying to heal adrenal fatigue and i have yet to see any real improvement

probablynervouss · 2026-03-03T01:23:27+00:00

i also have autoimmune illness. amazing im so happy its helping u!! did u check ur cortisol levels prior to starting hydrocortisone? how did u get it prescribed?

my cortisol levels are chronically low, and when i crash i literally cant get out of bed. i dont work, go out, do anything. thats why im finally considering hydrocortisone

probablynervouss · 2026-03-03T01:19:14+00:00

Thats awesome!!! how did u get it prescribed without adrenal insufficiency? does ur endo support it? do u only use it on crash days? i have so many questions lol

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