Posted by KaraS on September 19, 2005, at 0:17:51
In reply to sleep is number 1., posted by linkadge on September 18, 2005, at 16:26:14
> I don't care what doctors say. Do not put up with insomnia as a side effect of antidepressants. Attack the insomnia as agressivly as you would attack the depression itself. THe depression will not get better long term if the insomnia doesn't.
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> In hindsight the insomnia was the biggest factor that kept me from improving.
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> I would say trust your gut. Don't let a med interfere with sleep, eating, concentration etc.
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> The body is a system and a whole. And it needs to be treated as such.
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> Linkadge
Yes definitely, but without these meds I don't sleep at all and am extremely anxious. Finding meds that can allow sleep and thinking clearly and cover anxiety and depression is not easy (as you know). I guess I just have to keep trying to find some combination of medications (along with other kinds of help) that will take care of all of my issues without making me groggy and mentally slower. In the meantime, at least I'm sleeping.k
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