Posted by ColoradoSnowflake on December 7, 2009, at 23:52:29
In reply to Re: Scott, did I go through Parnate withdrawal? » ColoradoSnowflake, posted by SLS on December 7, 2009, at 22:46:15
> > Don't you NEED REM sleep to feel good and rested?
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> No.
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> Stage 4 delta wave sleep is the more important phase for restoration. Too much REM, which is seen in depression, can be counterproductive and leave one feeling less rested.
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> Regarding hypotension, I found that the longer I was on Parnate, the less that dizziness was a problem. It took several months at the higher dosage to see it all but disappear. Everyone is different, though.
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> - ScottThank you Scott! That was just what I wanted to know. I feel like my Parnate hypotension is much better and getting more so all the time. The inner ear is something else, and I'll get it checked out. Also I'm happy to know I don't need REM sleep.
Can I tell if/when I am in Stage 4 Delta Wave sleep?? If I'm dreaming, which I do, on 80mg Parnate, is that dreaming Stage 4 Delta Wave Sleep?Thanks!
Hugs,
Gayle
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