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Re: Parnate (or other MAOI's) and Sleep Disturbances

Posted by AudreyE on November 14, 2004, at 11:20:38

In reply to Re: Parnate (or other MAOI's) and Sleep Disturbances » AudreyE, posted by King Vultan on November 14, 2004, at 11:03:28

Thank you guys so much for the advice!

Unfortunately, I'm not seeing a GP. My pdoc is one of the most well-respected psychiatrists in my state, in terms of his peers. I believe he's exceptionally well-published on one particular topic, and this is where the admiration comes from, but I've never had a worse doctor in terms of prescribing.

It's been very difficult to explain as I've looked for a new doc. You know..."What? You're seeing so-and-so, and you want to change? What's the problem?" I certainly can't say, "He's the worst psychiatrist I've had in 15 years," so I usually babble something about changing insurance.

My husband often comes to my appointments with me when I'm doing really poorly, and he is equally dismayed by this guy. So, at least, I know it's not just me. Sometimes, it's hard to see *yourself* as credible, when you're depressed, and, God knows, nobody else who knows about your condition will.

I think I'm going to try benadryl, and moving my doses about. I'm also going to talk to my GP about a prescription for the insomnia. Perhaps, he will listen...

I'm glad to hear there's at least some hope the afternoon drowsiness will clear up, if the nighttime sleeplessness gets taken care of. I haven't experienced any side-effects beyond these, but I pick up my son up from daycare at 3pm, and it almost feels dangerous these days!

Audrey


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