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Re: Serzone, etc.

Posted by allisonm on April 23, 2000, at 15:52:25

In reply to Serzone, etc., posted by Jenny on April 22, 2000, at 23:14:28

Jenny,

I went through the same thing. My main complaint was bad insomnia, but I wasn't feeling very good either. I work at a university, and one day while reading the weekly university paper I saw a call for folks with insomnia and depression for a drug study in the university's sleep lab. I called up, got screened, got accepted and spent three nights with electrodes glued to my head while two guys in the next room watched my brainwaves and me sleeping via infrared camera all night long. The drug they were testing was Aricept. Turns out it did help. But I digress.

After the trial, I said to one of the researchers "OK, so you've watched my brain and studied my sleep. Tell me how I can get to sleep." The reply: when you get rid of the depression. I was floored. Dumbfounded. Shocked. Hence the start of this hellish journey.

Anyway, a psychiatrist was recommended by the university researchers. After a few failed trials, eventually got on Remeron, which like Serzone helps with sleep. I've been on it for a little over 2 years. It does help with sleep. It has not failed me once. Trouble is, I'm where you are. Feeling worse. More drugs get added. Feeling OK for awhile then worse again. (See thread: I am soooooo sick of this).

So, I'm asking for a change on Tuesday. Maybe he'll take me off the Remeron and put me on Serzone. Hey, I'll trade ya! If I go on your Serzone and you go on my Remeron, maybe we won't upset the balance of this reality. (kidding, kidding...)

Sorry, I don't have an answer, just know I know where you are. I wish you well. If I learn anything Tuesday I'll let you know.

allison


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