Posted by johnj on May 30, 2008, at 16:32:15
In reply to Re: The best Tricyclic for anxiety.... » johnj, posted by torachan on May 30, 2008, at 14:10:13
John:
Yes, sounds very similiar indeed. I couldn't take klonopin as it depressed me and caused rebound anxiety. It is strange in that I need something to help sleep but not with a terrible hangover the next day.
I have looked at doxepin, pamelor, elavil, and trimimpramine as possiblities. I wonder if they may work with effexor for you? I have thought of effexor but I don't need anything that would disrupt sleep unless I take something that helps. Srri's are out.
It has been hard as I used to sleep ok even if I worried but now the sleep mechanism is screwed up. I suppose I will crash tonight. I hear you about the late night rumination stuff. Last night I slept through the storms only to wake AFTER they ended about 1 AM! Then I couldn't fall back asleep until I took an antihistamine. It seems my sleep pattern is off to a significant degree as I know I am not getting enought deep sleep.
I don't know but it seems to reason that if you reduce the physiological effects of stress over time your body would relax and sleep would improve. I think this would relax the mind in the long run but I am not sure. Keep me (us) informed on what you try and I will do the same.
regards
johnj
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