I think I figured out how to beat falling asleep at the wheel in the AM.

[bertha katzenengel]

I take 1200 MG of one of my meds. I was taking 600 in the morning -- to give me a good start (it's a mood stabilizer) -- 300 in the afternoon, and 300 at bedtime.

About three weeks ago I had some serious insomnia, and after I thought it was resolved, I started getting miserably sleepy. I'd be awake enough to get going in the morning, but about half an hour into my commute I started falling asleep at the wheel. It was frightening.

I started taking the capsules 4x/day, the first one after arriving at work and the last one at bedtime. I've driven in two mornings now without falling asleep.

It might be too soon to count my chickens, but I think I've got it beat.

:bounce:

Yeah, yeah, big deal. But I had to tell someone. :hi: I also hope to hear of similar experiences. :hint hint:

[progmom]

1. hey...this is great!

glad you found a resolution. i was worried about you. :hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

3. thanks, progmom

Not sure it's THE fix yet.... Sigh. :hug:

[DS1]

2. I hope you have a good life insurance policy.

:yoiks:

[bertha katzenengel]

4. I do.

Insuring my life doesn't give much comfort, though.