What works for me now is exercise, not too much caffiene before bed, little drinking(1 glass of wine with dinner) and for the worst times I take valerian(herb). No more Buspar or Ambien. I have highs and lows, happy and sad, fun and boring. Free or compulsive. That is living.
I take St. John's Wort and several other herbs and I generally feel good and sleep 6-7 hours a night. I used to load up on vitamins and found they did not have the desired effect.
I read alot to find the stuff that has(d) as little side effects and didn't change my personality or cause severe drowsiness during work. I have to be alert at work. I do drink caffinated coffee but buy a lower acid blend, mostly Gevalia.
Yes, I am a guy, a husband and a supporter, a father of three(2 grown), second marriage.
Andrew Weils book on "Spontaneous Healing" was very good. It parrelled my personal experiences with known alternative medicine techniques and my families history of self-healing.
But you must find the path that works for you to have joy in life. -----Original Message----- From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org]On Behalf Of Janet Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2001 7:56 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS Subject: Re: scarey nights
Robin, a question about the buspar...I have been taking 1-2mg of Ativan(tranquilizer) to help me sleep, and only use it at bedtime...does the Buspar enable you to get a good night's sleep as well as help with panic attacks?
Thanks you all for your help.
Janet
-- Janet