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Originally Posted by bluebicycle
Feeling depressed still. I hate that I crashed Thursday night into Friday morning. 
I feel slightly tortured by the addition of Trileptal. I like to use sleep to cope with my depressions, but Trileptal gives me insomnia, which means I spent more time last night dealing with my negative thought patterns than I would if I had spent more time sleeping. 
I am hoping this insomnia side effect goes away. If not, I may have to pop a k-pin at night to help me sleep. However, I do not want to rely on another med just to deal with this side effect. I also do not get very many k-pin pills when I do get an Rx, so I try to use k-pin sparingly.
I will call my pdoc on Monday if I haven't slept much this weekend. I hope I can stick to the Trileptal, though, because I really want something to control my moods without making me sedated. I just wish it didn't keep me awake. I was hoping it wouldn't have an effect on sleep. Also, I must say... I admit I am thoroughly confused by the fact drowsiness is "a common side effect."  |
I am sorry, blue, but please hang in there with this. These changes always take a little time to iron out wrinkles. You can do this.
I have never been on Trileptal. What time are you taking it? Any way to take it earlier? Caffeien or other stimulant intake? Exercising close to bedtime? I forget all your current meds, but, what is your bedtime regimen and what sleep meds have you tried before? It may just be that you migh tneed a little sleep help for a bit. Nothing to be too upset about, it happens.
Maybe you could use the wakefulness to do something. Clean, organize, work a bit, read, write or code or whatever. Watch a show or movie you have wanted to see. Get outside. Use the energy to do something, rathe rthan just sitting in your discomfort.
Sedning you strength and love. It will get better. Hang in there.