I say 'true' because there are few people out there who have insight into what I need advice in...

First a little back story and then I'll explain,

I'm currently 26 and have been classified as a 'primary insomniac' since I was 18.

Since it started I average about 3-4 hours medicated sleep (currently on a cocktail of Flurazapam and Mitrazapine (Remeron), with the occasional large shot of scotch if it's a rather bad week... Also, I run 6-9 miles a day on top of a daily workout to wear myself out...

I started with diet, moved on to melatonin, then went in for the endless sleep studies, a sleep psychiatrist (who had me on double the recommended dose of Ambien before I walked out of his office)...

I've tried every major sleep aid, prescription and over the counter, as well as some heavier meds that I've been given in small amounts because of their addictive nature...

The nature of my sleeplessness is both falling asleep and staying asleep, my mind races when I try and sleep and I'll also sit straight up in the middle of the night with my brain yelling 'you're up now get busy'...

The only times I really sleep are if I get a migraine, which isn't much of a trade-off...

I've been talking to people about relaxation, meditation, acupuncture, yoga, etc. because I'm honestly out of options at this point and was wondering if anyone has tried/had any luck with any of those options.

Any sort of insight or advice would be greatly appreciated,
user
I haven't had a real nights sleep in 8 years and have tried every medical route known to man. I want to know if anyone has had any luck outside of the realm of normal medicine combating
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I say 'true' because there are few people out there who have insight into what I need advice in...

First a little back story and then I'll explain,

I'm currently 26 and have been classified as a 'primary insomniac' since I was 18.

Since it started I average about 3-4 hours medicated sleep (currently on a cocktail of Flurazapam and Mitrazapine (Remeron), with the occasional large shot of scotch if it's a rather bad week... Also, I run 6-9 miles a day on top of a daily workout to wear myself out...

I started with diet, moved on to melatonin, then went in for the endless sleep studies, a sleep psychiatrist (who had me on double the recommended dose of Ambien before I walked out of his office)...

I've tried every major sleep aid, prescription and over the counter, as well as some heavier meds that I've been given in small amounts because of their addictive nature...

The nature of my sleeplessness is both falling asleep and staying asleep, my mind races when I try and sleep and I'll also sit straight up in the middle of the night with my brain yelling 'you're up now get busy'...

The only times I really sleep are if I get a migraine, which isn't much of a trade-off...

I've been talking to people about relaxation, meditation, acupuncture, yoga, etc. because I'm honestly out of options at this point and was wondering if anyone has tried/had any luck with any of those options.

Any sort of insight or advice would be greatly appreciated,
user
I'm a Primary Insomniac and have tried every possible treatment at my disposal. I would love your insight and any advice would be great.
assistant