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Nov 18, 2013, 10:15 AM
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I have been on SSRI's for a year now.
With depression I'm generally fatigued and sleep a bit to much which annoys me as I never do much! I missed my meds for two days and found that my energy level were much much better. In fact my depression seemed to be better all round! I was a little anxious but it seem worth it. Is it just me or do SSRI's make you tried? Or is it all in my head?  Is there a better alternative to SSRI's? |
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Nov 18, 2013, 10:38 AM
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Some SSRIs do make you tired and/or sleepy. Check the side effects of the one you are taking and see if it is one.
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Nov 18, 2013, 10:46 AM
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They do.
But the energy you had when you missed a few doses isn't necessarily indicative of your normal energy. Excess energy (to the point of hypomania in some) is a symptom of early ad withdrawal. But that is also not to say that you wouldn't feel better without the medication; you very well might.
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Nov 18, 2013, 11:34 AM
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I was on 60 mgs of lexapro and it never made me tired. I am now on 225 mgs of efexor and that doesnt make me tired either. Everone reacts differently to meds.Best wishes
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Nov 18, 2013, 12:04 PM
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It depends on the SSRI and then on the dose and on the individual. For depression and energy I love Aplenzin and it's also weight neutral! Best of luck!!
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Nov 18, 2013, 12:43 PM
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