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Posted by johnj on June 25, 2002, at 19:55:47
I had been stable for almost 10 years and have been fighting a battle since last September. I have been sleeping horrible even after upping my benzo tranzene from 7.5 mg to 22.5 mg. I am a zombie in the morning and just can't get to sleep or wake up early. I cannot excercise due to my mood creaping even lower(possible med problem?). I just want a nights sleep in peace.
My doctor says the insomnia is a symptom of my depression. I actually don't feel too depressed just exhausted and sleepy. I don't know what to do and at work today three of us talked to our supervisors boss since he has been harassing one the employees. It felt good to get it off my chest and stick up for someone while others just turn their heads. I handled the situation well, I just don't handle the anticipation to the confrontation well. I feel maybe I should quit my job, but that is not a smart option. In the past there was some situation that sent me feeling bad. Right now, I don't have too many pressures, but find myself sinking into the quicksand. I feel I must be getting crazier by the day, and will just pop one day and end up in the hospital. Sorry for the rant, but I am so spent. I am also afraid to try any new meds....I take 50mg of nortryptline, 600 mg lithobid and 15 to 22.5 mg of tranzene. Is this a disease that will truley get worse and there is no real recovery? Sometimes I wish I would sleep and wake up like the days before the panic attack and depression.
Posted by Bob on June 25, 2002, at 22:02:11
In reply to Is it ever ok to give up?, posted by johnj on June 25, 2002, at 19:55:47
Posted by Angel Girl on June 25, 2002, at 23:48:29
In reply to Is it ever ok to give up?, posted by johnj on June 25, 2002, at 19:55:47
I know what ya mean. I'm having insomnia too. It can be a symptom of depression but it's also a side effect of ADs. Mine is from Effexor XR. I didn't have insomnia until I started taking it several months ago. It had settled down but has reared it's ugly head again a few weeks ago and won't go away.
I think that not getting enough sleep can hinder your ability to see things properly. IMHO, I wouldn't be quitting your job. I am not familiar with any of the meds you are taking and I'm also curious if this is something that we will always have to live with.
Don't give up. Sometimes it's hard when you have so many bad days, been there done that, but it usually gets better if at least for awhile. Are you in therapy???
I'd like to turn the calendar back to before I got this depression too. This sucks!!! :(
Hang in there. I hope you're feeling more optimistic soon.
Angel Girl
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