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Mar 17, 2014, 06:22 AM
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I have been diagnosed with severe clinical depression. My mother is bipolar. I've seen a psychiatrist in the past. I've been on a lot of antidepressants, with little success. I'm currently on prozac and welbuterin. I am still just barely functioning. Even things I love to do don't help as much as they used to. I'm constantly wanting to quit my job. I need it to support my animals, it's the only reason I can make myself keep going in. Both my parents have dementia.My mother is also bipolar. My dad is in a home and not doing well. He depends on me. I find myself just sitting telling myself I'll go visit in a minute.
I don't sleep well at all. If I'm lucky, I might get three hours. I can go months at a time with almost no sleep. I just want to stop being here. |
 Anonymous37807, Anonymous37954, ingalot, mulan, Pierro, ToeJam, Truthseeker14
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Mar 17, 2014, 08:56 AM
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It could be caused by the depression and anxiety or by the meds. It is very common among us. It is something that can be addressed so that you can get on a normal sleep cycle. Can you talk to your prescribing doc about it. There are a number of options. Melatonin Chamomile tea Velarian Root Remeron Trazadone Ambien Lunesta
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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Mar 17, 2014, 09:31 PM
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I take melatonin but it usually doesn't work. I have asked my Dr. to prescribe me something but she said she doesn't want me becoming dependant on medication. I only want something to help me get some sleep a couple of nights a week. I liked the idea that the melatonin is something that the body produces naturally.
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