Posted by Harvester of Eyes on October 7, 2003, at 9:10:40
In reply to Re: Choosing Sleep Meds » truman, posted by Viridis on October 7, 2003, at 3:54:21
It's important to remember that one person's super pill is another's "poison." We all react differently. For example, Trazadone worked well for me for years (I am male). I know many people who didn't care for it.
It sounds like you need a list of options, a straightforward look at the pros and cons, some comments from members, and then you can pick candidate #1. Give it a chance, and if it fails, don't be too concerned. Try the next med.
If you have a significant other, try getting a thorough massage at bed time. And by all means, try to keep to a regular sleep schedule.
Oversleep may be running in a loop with your depression, each one stoking the other. Note that a treatment of last resort for depressed people who respond to nothing else is sleep deprivation. Don't try that on your own of course, but consider it in context of your long sleeping hours.
If a person came up to me and said they can't sleep because they don't feel sleepy, I might suggest Trazadone. If they said it's because they feel wired, then Klonipin. If it's because they feel worried or nervous that they won't fall asleep, I'd say Ativan. I am not qualified to comment on the other proposals.
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