I think I have insomnia from prednisone withdrawal. I was going to post something last night because I was wide awake at 3:30 am but decided to watch an anime movie instead. For weeks now I have not been able to sleep more than two hours at a time before waking up, and it is getting worse. I fell asleep around 5:00 am this morning and woke up at 7:00 am. Usually, I end up sleeping during the day since I am so tired, but the last two days I have not been able to take naps either. It is like pulling all-nighters in college.
I have tried taking Tylenol PM, which has diphenhydramine (Benadryl), and melatonin, but neither works. I have access to prescription sleep medication but with so many other pills I must take, I really want to avoid another one.
Life with chronic diseases 