Posted by Sooshi on March 20, 2004, at 8:27:30
In reply to Drugs vs.Sleep deprivation, posted by jay on March 19, 2004, at 11:41:50
I agree with you Jay!
I've been doing sleep deprivation for years. Too much sleeping only worsens my depression. When I feel my mood spiraling downward (as my depression comes on fast), I will purposefully deprive myself of sleep. Usually getting up during the night and staying up...that means not sitting around, staring at the walls, but doing something, just as if it were the middle of the day. This seems to "re-set" my brain chemistry, and I feel so much better, especially the next day. I'm not even tired. Not recommended for insomniacs, though...for obvious reasons.
Just my .02
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