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Old Jun 20, 2006, 03:07 PM
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I have been having trouble sleep for about 2 months now - started antidepressants less than a week ago and am having even more trouble sleeping. Feel stuck and lost at sea.
The meds do help - don't get as down as before - feels weird to wake up without feeling like the world is coming apart. Hate the night though... any advice?
how do I move forward? feeling lost - coming out of a black hole, much less forgetful since starting the meds - I was starting to feel like I had alzheimers -forgetful and losing everything - did this happen to anyone else?

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Old Jun 20, 2006, 04:27 PM
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yea it happened to me then now i am going through it again bc i cant afford my meds anymore and now my wold is just falling apart but when i was on them the whole sleep thing is mostlikely bc your afraid that you'll miss something while you sleep that is what my doctor told me and i told him nothing really goes on around me but he said subconciencsly you're affraid so who knows really maybe that could be your problem im moreso like that then ever now it sucks and unles im on my meds i cant take sleeping pills bc i go crazy adn have suicidal thoughts and I do act on them sooo i know you say you are on them (depression meds) maybe talk to your doctor about trying sleeping pills depending on how you are take one while around people though so you are watched if you havent taken them before!
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Old Jun 20, 2006, 05:29 PM
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Hello ouch!

Welcome to Psych Central! can't sleep!! any advice?

Antidepressants usually take a while to get into the system.

Try to make bedtime as comfortable as possible.

Buy a relaxation tape that you can listen to regularly.

Try and think of nice things before you drop off.

A milky drink or a bath can help.

Hoping some of this might help as I know how awful it can be not getting enough sleep.

Take care.
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Old Jun 22, 2006, 07:57 PM
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i started exerciese to help out... besides getting on attivan.. im not sure what might help, but hope things are going well.
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Old Jun 26, 2006, 01:55 AM
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So sorry about your inability to sleep. I've got the same problem lately. I like that doctor's idea that one is afraid of missing out... I have a vague sense of feeling so...
I find that when I get into bed my mind starts churning all those thoughts that have been conveniently hiding out by day. And I think of this and I think of that, and I look at my watch and I've been here for an hour, two, etc.
So I figured, lemme write down whatever's on my mind, get it onto paper, this way I won't fear I'll forget these thoughts, I can always refer to my paper. Also, writing is a way of purging for me.
I used to write into a journal by pen. Lately though I've been typing on "Word". I write whatever is on my mind, no holds barred. Everything and anything. It can take an hour to purge my mind, but it's worth it, still better than lying awake for 2-3 hours.
I know it's late now, don't call me on it... I did go out tonight with some friends, something I don't do often.
Also, I've not been exercising lately and I believe that's a contributor. What do you say we both recommit to exercising....not too late in the day though. My exercise regimen is so simple: I turn on the music, and just submit to spontaneous movement, lots of jumpy-style, quick-moving, getting-the-heartrate-up movements, clapping hands, raising knee to chin, raising arms, bending in and out, anything goes...
I also take some natural supplements to help my body relax and make me sleepy.
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Old Jun 26, 2006, 03:57 AM
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I am unable to sleep as well. The only thing I try is to picture a White circle and then the word white (black letters) in the center. And try to focus on that. If you hear of something that works. let me know
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