Did the Benadryl about 7:30, the Seroquel about 8, and the chamomile about 9. And here I sit at 10:30 wishing I was in a medically induced coma. Maybe I’ll read some poetry. Maybe I’ll try and write some. Lord knows my inhibitions should be down. My fly’s down to but I don’t give a fuck anymore. This would really go much better with something psychoactive. I’ve just about gotten through this 24. Guess I’ll start over in an hour and a half.
It’s so nice out I almost wish I still smoked so I could sit out there and pretend to think while committing suicide by degree. Anyway, …
Considering I’m stressed as hell at work right now, a medically induced coma sounds good to me too.
I would try reading some poetry. BORING poetry that will put you to sleep. haha :D
You have me stumped here as the combination should knock you out. What I found with Seroquel that the lower doses (under 50mgs) put me to sleep but now that I take 100mgs three times a day it no longer has the same effect. I wish I could tell you what the solution is but I am really unsure, maybe throw up a post over at http://www.crazyboards.com and someone there can help you out. Take care.
Are you getting ANY REM sleep at ALL? even during the day???
Have you thought of trying melatonin?
i took the seroquel but i’m not sure about the benadryl..
One of the odd yet well documented effects of seroquel is it’s soporific nature in smaller doses. For some reason that is yet to be determined, a little knocks you out, but more when it’s spread out has no such effect, at least not after you get used to it. That said, I take my 400 mg all at once, and it still lays me out like a redneck wife with a big mouth. I’m quite sure if i spread it out it wouldn’t do so, the levels wouldn’t drop enough. I like it this way because I’ve traditionally had a very hard time falling asleep; can’t seem to turn the off ol’ noggin’ and stop worrying about global warming, famine in africa, endangered species and finding the perfect ring-tone for my electronic penis.
So yeah, my point is that if you let it run it’s course throughout the day and don’t take repeated doses, but load up just before bed, it should work nicely. If you combine benadryl with it, you should be like my x’s heart – dead to the world. I don’t necessarily recommend it, but I’m not judging ya for it. I’m doing the same thing tonight, but only because my allergies are killing me and causing some very unfavorable itching… worth the risk for me, tonight at least.
I must note another caution though; I’ve learned that I can resist the narcoleptic effects of seroquel if I try, I can push it and stay awake as long as I like… but I don’t like to because I get some very intense side effects, and they start shortly after I start to feel sleepy.
A: auditory hallucinations, big time. I constantly hear things – voices, thumps and bumps, whatever… and none of them seem benign at the time. I’ve even sworn I heard screaming outside in the middle of the night, like someone was being attacked or killed… blood curdling screams. It’s caused me to run to the window/door and flip the flood light on to make sure. The hope was that Cheney somehow found his way into my yard, and a pack of man-eating ant-eaters were devouring him whole, but sadly this was not the case, and even though I saw nothing I was still hearing things. Not fun I assure you.
B: extreme paranoia. even when I don’t hear noises I feel like I’m being watched, or that something ominous is lurking nearby. as you can imagine this fits in nicely with the hallucinations.
C: hunger… overpowering need to stuff myself with whatever is handy. I’ve never been one to eat too much, I’ve always been at least 5 pounds underweight for my height and build. I was the kind of guy who would forget to eat 2 meals and not care much or feel the need to replenish upon realization… so my hunger was always under control. But this is unreal, an almost irresistible need to eat. Bad mojo.
D: serious difficulty swallowing. my tongue and the muscles in my throat become very lax and difficult to control. they feel almost tired, like they are going to pass out themselves… how poetic. this, combined with the hunger, makes it very dangerous… I’ve been unable to resist eating many times, and I’ve nearly choked at least a half dozen, and I do mean choked – I would have asphyxiated for sure. I also get a very stuffy nose for some reason, so now I’m trying to eat and swallow with muscles that ain’t workin’ so good, and breathe mostly through my mouth. Like Penn and Teller, it’s a magical combination.
E: blood pressure drops dramatically, and the nervous system and voluntary muscles are depressed. it becomes difficult to walk and even hold things at times, I become weak and comparatively uncoordinated, and my vision is blurry. if I were to drive in such a state, there is no doubt in my mind that I would have an accident in short order, and could very well die. if I was drinking as well, AND took benadryl, I’m not sure I’d make it more than a a few thousand feet before challenging a hard maple to a “who’s a better linebacker” contest.
so my very strong recommendation is that as soon as you start to feel sleepy, get to bed and allow yourself to pass out. these effects have had no sway over my dreams or sleep as far as I can tell, and the only other drawback is being drowsy in the morning.
you may already know most of this stuff… and you may not even have the side effects that I get. they aren’t uncommon, but they aren’t guaranteed either. but be careful, and note any effects you do get so you can inform your doctor about them. he/she may want to replace or augment your seroquel regimen with another med as a result. but lemme know how everything works out for ya, I’m interested now… and by that I mean just leave a reply on here so’s I can check it soon.
good chance to you! (I don’t believe in luck)
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