Posted by bluegirl on July 18, 2001, at 20:55:40
In reply to Re: fatigue, posted by Will Baker on July 17, 2001, at 11:59:52
Hi, this website is the greatest! I've been trying to post a new thread, but it's just not working so I'm gonna hijack this one... I just tried a round of Celexa and it made my insomnia worse! (early morning wakening and then sleep onset problems). Are there any antidepressants that absolutely, positively will not cause insomnia? I have given up coffee, chocolate (boo-hoo) and sugar in evening, work hard, etc... I was using Flourazepam now and then until I figured out it was making me more depressed, and doctor said any of the sleeping pills would have same effect. Have tried Trazadone (wide awake all night, goopy eyed in morning), was on imipramine (18 years off and on,low dose) and desipramine, but those seem to be making things worse now. 5-htp--very groggy but no sleep. What else--melatonin (nothing), buspar (no help), OTCs-help for a couple nights. All the SSRI's give me insomnia. Nardil was a wonder drug but eventually pooped-out. I am taking SJWort now, seems to help just a tiny bit, but NO SIDE EFFECTS (rah!) Am thinking of adding Sam-E as has been suggested here, does Sam-E ever cause insomnia?? Can't decide which is worse, being a sleep-deprived Zombie, or being depressed!
Sarah
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