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Posted by RHMMMM on July 16, 2005, at 12:08:06
Sorry to skip the 'newbie' board, but this one looks like it gets much more traffic.
I'm a guy in my early/mid twenties and have been having a hard time lately with feeling down and insomnia (I can fall asleep alright, but I wake up about 2-3 hours later in a panic state). I had problems with insomnia, and I guess some slight depression, about 3 years ago and was on Remeron for 8 months or so. I came off it and was troublefree and happy for about a year and a half.
I've since graduated college and started working in the real world and since February, have had a pretty tough time sleeping - I would rather not repeat Remeron again and am taking Lunesta to help me sleep right now, but it's not quality sleep and I still feel tired the next day (I get like 4 hours, but I'm still alive!). I've managed to keep up with working out and am in pretty darn good shape - almost the best I've ever been.
Looking back, I have been in a new place (new city after college, had to make new friends and everything) which was quite an adjustment. I have been a good performer at work, but I don't really like what I do at all. Looking back, around February (which is when my insomnia and bad feeling started), my boss started to give me some things I really didn't like to do at all. I went to work each day and sat through each day mentally repeating 'I hate this...I hate this,' not really keeping track of my thoughts. I decided I really didn't like my job or the place that I was living, so I moved back to a place where my family and friends from college are and, luckily I was able to keep my job, but I'm still actively looking for a new one that I'd like better. I guess I fell into somewhat of a depressed state now, and well, here I am, spilling my guts to you guys. I would very much like to change and get back to the 'old' me (or heck, a 'new' me would be fine as long as it is a change for the better). I want to sleep but I realize that everything is probably caused by my mental habits.
Anyways - I'm looking for advice as to what to do. I bought Dr. Burns' book 'Feeling Good' and started it a few days ago. The stuff makes sense, and I believe that I will definitely change for the better...sometime. But, what should I concentrate on in the book? What else should I do other than read this book? I've been trying to learn to meditate, but I just can't seem to do it right now, I'm too tense and stressed feeling - I just want to get some quality sleep and wake up feeling good like I used to.
Posted by happyflower on July 16, 2005, at 12:34:14
In reply to I'm new, advice?, posted by RHMMMM on July 16, 2005, at 12:08:06
Have you tried exercise? My T says it works great for depression and it helps you sleep too at night. :) By the way, welcome!
Posted by crazy teresa on July 16, 2005, at 12:38:22
In reply to I'm new, advice?, posted by RHMMMM on July 16, 2005, at 12:08:06
Hi there!
I'm not familiar with the book you mentioned, but I think you're doing the right thing by being pro-active (the move, the job search, the book.)
It sucks to go to work and not enjoy it, and I'm sorry you're having to do so. Are you not liking the company, the field, or what? Are you looking to change professions or place of employment? What field do you work in? Have you discussed your dislike of the job with your boss?
Do you exercise in the morning or evening? I'm asking because it takes me about 4 hrs. to unwind after exercising, longer to feel like going to bed and I don't sleep well at all if I exercise in the evening.
crazy t
Posted by RHMMMM on July 16, 2005, at 12:38:46
In reply to Re: I'm new, advice?, posted by happyflower on July 16, 2005, at 12:34:14
Yeah, I'm in great shape and actually go to the gym at least 5 times a week. I'm better with it than without, but I still feel exhausted and have to force myself to go. I just have a hard time relaxing in bed (mentally and physically). I wake up at 3am panicky and with an upset stomach.
> Have you tried exercise? My T says it works great for depression and it helps you sleep too at night. :) By the way, welcome!
Posted by RHMMMM on July 16, 2005, at 12:48:00
In reply to Re: I'm new, advice? » RHMMMM, posted by crazy teresa on July 16, 2005, at 12:38:22
Hey, thanks for the reply.
I like the general field I'm in, but not the job I have - it's not what I had expected. I've discussed it with my boss and he knows what I'm going through, but there don't seem to be many options other than going somewhere else. I usually exercise in the AM - I'm familiar with trying to unwind afterwards and it does make a difference what time of day you work out, definitely.
Maybe after I switch jobs I'll feel better, I think that will definitely be an improvement.
> Hi there!
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> I'm not familiar with the book you mentioned, but I think you're doing the right thing by being pro-active (the move, the job search, the book.)
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> It sucks to go to work and not enjoy it, and I'm sorry you're having to do so. Are you not liking the company, the field, or what? Are you looking to change professions or place of employment? What field do you work in? Have you discussed your dislike of the job with your boss?
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> Do you exercise in the morning or evening? I'm asking because it takes me about 4 hrs. to unwind after exercising, longer to feel like going to bed and I don't sleep well at all if I exercise in the evening.
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> crazy t
Posted by crazy teresa on July 16, 2005, at 13:30:27
In reply to Re: I'm new, advice?, posted by RHMMMM on July 16, 2005, at 12:48:00
> Maybe after I switch jobs I'll feel better, I think that will definitely be an improvement.I agree. Life's too short to stay with a job that makes one miserable.
Have you discussed your symptoms with your md? Maybe there's something that could help you relax just a little just while you need it.
t
Posted by Jazzed on July 16, 2005, at 21:38:36
In reply to Re: I'm new, advice?, posted by crazy teresa on July 16, 2005, at 13:30:27
Hi and welcome,
Sorry you're feeling down. Does sound like it's the job, and of course you've made some big adjustments in your life. I agree with T, don't waste any of your life on a job you hate! You're young, go for something that will help you be truly happy.
From reading the other posts, it seems that Ambien works better for insomnia than Lunesta. You might search the posts over on psycho babble.
I take Ambien and love it. I never wake up tired from the Ambien. Also, there are other options than Remeron, you might try something else, and what about therapy? That might help.Good luck to you!
Jazzy
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