Posted by Jayslace on January 4, 2004, at 16:28:15
In reply to Re: Excessive Sleepiness, posted by JohnFromCalifornia on January 4, 2004, at 15:53:12
Thank you for your support. I too thought it was too much of an increase. I went to bed at midnight last night, and slept till noon today. And that was without my normal Ambien. (yes, I normally have to take Ambien, I mind normally never shuts down, to even let me sleep, that's another reason why my doc increased my Lex)I got out of bed a few times to use the bathroom, but went right back to sleep. My wonderful hubby said I slept so good, he just didn't want to wake me up till I woke up on my own. It's been since Sept 2001 since I have even slept this good.(That was when the brain tumors were removed, 10/01 was the pulmonary embolism and I died for 5 minutes... hmmm.. now why would I even have depression... anyway.. So, I am actually liking the idea of sleeping so good at night, but dreading taking the pill again, but I will hang in there.
My suicide ideations are gone. The Lex helped me so much to be able to cope with my sadness of not being able to be a nurse or even work anymore. I'm learning to accept that I can't read a long book and comprehend it, or concentrate well enough to drive anymore. However, I also know now that I am a full time mother to 2 handsome 8 and 11 yr old boys and a wife to a loving, supporting husband. In fact, I asked the boys and my husband to help keep me awake, and they are.
You all are fantastic for being here and talking. Right now I feel like a sleepy robot, but I know I will feel better in a couple of weeks. Yes, I'm hanging in there!!
Health and friendship,
Ruthie
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