[dexter]

Another night with no sleep. I was able to sleep a couple of hours in the morning.

I see the doc next week and I was planning on giving this the full week to see if I can "equalize" my sleep. I took my meds much earlier this morning, took them before I actually slept, so I'll see tonight if that helps. Its been a bad cycle of no sleep, sleeping late, then taking my meds late because of waking up late, that may be contributing to the lack of sleep.

Otherwise I may have to call him this week, because it is really starting to effect my ability to deal with the depression.

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[bptoo]

dexter,

You could be right about the meds. Staying on a schedule with them can be important to your sleeping habits from my experience. If I miss my doses, I'll toss and turn all night, and then I can't stay awake at work. I've got the alarm on my watch set for the times I take them and keep them in one of those weekly pill boxes. Pretty ****, huh?

I hope you get this worked out soon, I know lack of good sleep and depression don't mix...

bp

"When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance."

[dexter]

Well no luck tonight. I was able to resist napping today and i felt very tired this evening so i had hope for a good night's sleep, especially with taking my meds so much earlier in the day today.

i think i did sleep for maybe an hour, it didn't feel as if i was lying awake for that long, but in any case 2 hours after going to bed i no longer felt relaxed and had "restless legs" like i get when i have caffeine (i haven't had any caffeine for several months now, no coffee or soda). so i'm officially "up" again.

i hope to call the doc tomorrow, i think this is bad enough for a change. my daily "routine" is so far out of whack now though that by the time i feel "awake" enough to make calls all offices are closed. I'll see if i can force myself to make calls earlier tomorrow.

worst case my next appointment with him is monday. normally i would just wait until then anyway. but this is "officially" bad enough that i would rather not wait even a few more days.

-- The world is what we make of it --
-- Dave
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[heatherm]

{{{{{{{{{{Dexter}}}}}}}}}}}}

I am hoping that you are doing ok today. I have been thinking of you and wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts. Let us know how you make out at the doctor ok?


Heather

[dexter]

i didn't call the doc today, it was very late in the afternoon/early evening before my brain was fully awake. i did take care of some other stuff though.

going to try again tomorrow to call but tonight i'm just keeping my hopes up that i can have at least one night of sleep.

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-- Dave
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[inthedark]

that makes two of us, dexter.
I am wishing for sleep. I feel tired, but the moment I lay down I am wide awake.
---wishing for a good night sleep for us both-----

inthedark

[silentscream]

I hope everything works out for you, dexter, and that you got at least a little sleep!

[dexter]

good luck, I'm heading to bed now.

thanks everyone

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-- Dave
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[dexter]

(Confession following)

I did sleep much better last night. But I should admit that because my schedule was getting more and more out of whack, yesterday was such a useless bust that I ended up not taking my meds. At least this indicates that the sleeplessness is being caused by the meds.

I'm up earlier today so I can take everything on schedule... skipping meds is NOT a trend. On the minus side I didn't take much painkiller yesterday, just one in the late evening, and as a result I can barely move this morning, both legs and back/neck pain are killing me. Hopefully once I'm more up and around I'll loosen up. Also hopefully I can contact the doctor today.

-- The world is what we make of it --
-- Dave
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[yokus]

I'm really sorry that you're having such a problem with no sleeping. I know when you're in physical pain that's the most relief that you get is while you're sleeping. I hope that your doctor can change your meds where you start sleeping better. I take trazadone and it really knocks you out. Sometimes I wake up early, too early, but I'm still able to sleep. I'll be thinking about you Dexter. I hope it gets better.

[dexter]

I think the headache now is worse than the not sleeping. I think the headache is also from the new med but probably the lack of sleep is also a big factor.

Doctor tomorrow.

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-- Dave
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[dexter]

saw the doc today. tapering down quickly on the zoloft and once the side effects subside i'm am going to start celexa.

very little sleep last night and had to get up early fo rthe doc appt. still bad headache. hopefully in a few days closer to normal.

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-- Dave
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[heatherm]

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Just wanted to let you know that I have been on Celexa since Feb last year and it has done wonders with me. I am on 20 mg and I take mine at bedtime as it does make me sleepy as well. The first few days were tough but did work out....I plan to be on it as long as I have to be.

Good luck and hoping you have a peaceful sleep soon.


Heather