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Posted by Niels on July 29, 1999, at 18:58:50
I'm looking for a medicament against my depressions.
I'm always lying in my bed and can't do anything.
Posted by cynthia on July 29, 1999, at 23:29:19
In reply to medicament for "no activity depressions", posted by Niels on July 29, 1999, at 18:58:50
Niels,
Let us know which medications you have already tried. There are just so many different types of anti-depressants. Have you seen a doctor yet?
Cynthia
Posted by andrewb on July 30, 1999, at 2:25:38
In reply to Re: medicament for "no activity depressions", posted by cynthia on July 29, 1999, at 23:29:19
> Niels,
>
> Let us know which medications you have already tried. There are just so many different types of anti-depressants. Have you seen a doctor yet?
>
> CynthiaIt is also helpful to give a complete as possible description of your symptoms and mental state.
Posted by yardena on August 3, 1999, at 19:29:13
In reply to Re: medicament for "no activity depressions", posted by cynthia on July 29, 1999, at 23:29:19
By any chance, do you snore? I had what I thought were symptoms of my depression, ie, fatigue, sleepiness, etc., which turned out to be symptoms of sleep apnea. I'm still struggling with the depression, but no longer have the fatigue and constant sleepiness and feeling of having no energy since starting treatment for the apnea.
Posted by DJ on August 4, 1999, at 8:35:26
In reply to Re: medicament for "no activity depressions", posted by yardena on August 3, 1999, at 19:29:13
How did you determine you had sleep apnea and what does the treatment consist of???
> . I'm still struggling with the depression, but no longer have the fatigue and constant sleepiness and feeling of having no energy since starting treatment for the apnea.
Posted by yardena on August 5, 1999, at 14:17:08
In reply to Re: medicament for "no activity depressions", posted by DJ on August 4, 1999, at 8:35:26
I have known that I have snored all my life, and that it was getting worse. I started to become aware of dreams (nightmares) about being under water and unable to come to the surface to breathe. I would wake up with my heart racing and startled. I thought about it and figured it was very likely that I have apnea, so I asked my doctor to refer me to a sleep clinic for a sleep study. The first sleep study determined that I indeed have a serious case of apnea, with my breathing stopping an average of 43 times per hour, and with a significant amount of oxygen desaturation. The second study is to figure out how much air pressure you need for a CPAP--continuous positive airway pressure device. This is the primary form of treatment, although there is also laser surgery, which is not as reliable--ie, it doesn't work for most people, and often is often partly effective. The CPAP is like a fancy fan with a tube connected to it. You wear a small mask over your nose and the cpap blows air into your airway, keeping it open so you can breathe. It takes a lot of getting used to it, and after 8 months, I still cannot say that I LIKE it, but it is definitely a life saver for me.There is no comparison in terms of the quality of my sleep and my ability to function without feeling sleepy all the time. I now cannot fall asleep without the cpap; if I lie down with out it, I wake myself up as soon as the first snore happens. You can get more info on sleep apnea and other sleep disorders at www.sleepedu.net/forums.
> How did you determine you had sleep apnea and what does the treatment consist of???
>
> > . I'm still struggling with the depression, but no longer have the fatigue and constant sleepiness and feeling of having no energy since starting treatment for the apnea.
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