My doctor diagnosed me as having insomnia, because it's been years since I slept through the night. (Do you know how many nights I'm up at 4 am watching Buzzfeed and Lady Gaga videos?) So he prescribed me Lunesta, a sedative. Now before I go and throw my money at the pharmacy, I want to know, has anyone tried this? Does it really put you down for 6 to 8 hours, like I need? And will I feel refreshed instead of lethargic in the morning? I like coffee, but I don't want to mainline it all day.

I don't want to spend my money on something that will only let me sleep 4 hours and I'm up again before midnight. That was a WASTE, and I was still tired the next day. I could have spent that cash on food, bills or Forever 21.

Thank you!

Before spending the money have you tried reducing your caffeine intake? And cutting it out all together by a certain time of day?

Before spending the money have you tried reducing your caffeine intake? And cutting it out all together by a certain time of day?


Yeah I tried that, and turned into this:

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"You wouldn't like me under-caffienated"  But to be honest, I drink no more than TWO cups of coffee in a day, and maybe one caffienated soda, because of my fluid restrictions from dialysis.

Yeah I tried that, and turned into this:

http://thepmshow.tv/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/lou-ferrigno-1.jpg

"You wouldn't like me under-caffienated"  But to be honest, I drink no more than TWO cups of coffee in a day, and maybe one caffienated soda, because of my fluid restrictions from dialysis.


How late do u have the last one?
Does insurance cover the lunestra? If so it's prob just a $5 co pay or something so you'd be out a trip to jack in the box

Re hulking out...it takes a couple days for the body to go they caffeine withdrawals and balance itself out

How late do u have the last one?
Does insurance cover the lunestra? If so it's prob just a $5 co pay or something so you'd be out a trip to jack in the box

I think the insurance may cover it. And I have my second coffee no later than 3 pm. I like to watch the prime time movies on TCM and want to be a little alert to enjoy them. (Tonight is Mildred Pierce, and I have to see Joan Crawford in my favorite movie of hers!)

50/50 caf/decaf?

50/50 caf/decaf?


I could try....but decaf coffee seems like an oxymoron, like a tall midget. LOL.  ;D

I am a 25-year veteran of the trucking industry, so I know a thing or two about stimulants. And I can tell you that in all that time, the three greatest innovations that have helped make to my job easier are mobile satellite communications, smartphones, and 5-Hour Energy.  ;)

I am a 25-year veteran of the trucking industry, so I know a thing or two about stimulants. And I can tell you that in all that time, the three greatest innovations that have helped make to my job easier are mobile satellite communications, smartphones, and 5-Hour Energy.  ;)


5 hour energy really works? I would consider using it because I like to be focused during the day.

5 hour energy really works? I would consider using it because I like to be focused during the day.


You'll find yourself slumping after a couple of hours later.

You'll find yourself slumping after a couple of hours later.


Darn.

5 hour energy really works? I would consider using it because I like to be focused during the day.


All it is is a mega dose of caffeine. 

All it is is a mega dose of caffeine.


Oh, well hell yeah, I'll like it, as long as I don't get the shakes. That's why I quit drinking espresso. I got the shakes AND it triggered a migraine.

All it is is a mega dose of caffeine.


Actually, no. 5-Hour Energy has as much caffeine as 1 cup of coffee.

What it really is, is a massive dose of B-vitamins.

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5 hour energy really works? I would consider using it because I like to be focused during the day.


It's weird, it works for some people but not others. And a lot of it depends on how tired you actually are. If you didn't sleep well the night before and are on the verge of nodding off then it probably won't work. On the other hand, if you're having a long day and your tail is kind of dragging and you need a little energy boost then it's awesome.

Also, I know you've posted here about having health issues with your kidneys, so you might want to check with your doctor first to see if it's safe for you.

Actually, no. 5-Hour Energy has as much caffeine as 1 cup of coffee.

What it really is, is a massive dose of B-vitamins.





I stand corrected.  Thanks. :)

I just read the ingredients, I see the Potassium sorbate. I can't have that, it will literally stop my heart and kill me. That's why I can't eat bananas, dried fruits, nuts, and potatoes among other things. (I indulge in fries in small quantities, but not alot. I'll have to take a pass on the 5 hour energy. No thanks.

Because the remedy for removing potassium from your system is so bad, you almost WISH you'd just had the heart attack, and I know this from expierience.  :-\\

Darn.


once your high wears off, you'll feel lethargic again.