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Posted by Rainee on February 18, 2003, at 23:25:58
I've begun to realize that for many years now I don't get healthy sleep. I get dark circles under my eyes. I don't know what it feels like to get a refreshing night of sleep.. It seems I don't sleep very deep.. Any thoughts on this and how to overcome it?
Thanks
Posted by utopizen on February 19, 2003, at 0:05:01
In reply to meds for sleep disorder, posted by Rainee on February 18, 2003, at 23:25:58
> I've begun to realize that for many years now I don't get healthy sleep. I get dark circles under my eyes. I don't know what it feels like to get a refreshing night of sleep.. It seems I don't sleep very deep.. Any thoughts on this and how to overcome it?
>
> Thankstry trazadone or sonata, although I've never tired either.
Posted by GreatDaneBoy on February 19, 2003, at 10:15:27
In reply to meds for sleep disorder, posted by Rainee on February 18, 2003, at 23:25:58
Hi Rainee!
You might want to ask your doc about an atypical antipsychotic like Zyprexa, Seroquel, or Risperdal. I take Seroquel at bedtime, and I sleep like a log now! Best of all, I wake up feeling refreshed and not hung-over like I did from Ambien or Klonopin. These drugs are very safe (despite what some others on this board will lead you to believe) and effective, and they are non-habit forming.
Sweet dreams!
Dane =)> I've begun to realize that for many years now I don't get healthy sleep. I get dark circles under my eyes. I don't know what it feels like to get a refreshing night of sleep.. It seems I don't sleep very deep.. Any thoughts on this and how to overcome it?
>
> Thanks
Posted by Tabitha on February 19, 2003, at 18:23:41
In reply to meds for sleep disorder, posted by Rainee on February 18, 2003, at 23:25:58
Hi, you probably need your doctor to figure out what's causing your sleep problem, it could be untreated depression, or sleep apnea, or ?
Personally I did not sleep well my whole life til getting treatment for depression. I would be yawning all day long, and mornings were hell, trying to drag myself out of bed. On weekends I'd sleep 12-14 hours to catch up.
Unfortunately the antidepressants themselves cause insomnia for me, so I have to take a combination of things.
Posted by justyourlaugh on February 19, 2003, at 18:54:14
In reply to Re: meds for sleep disorder, posted by Tabitha on February 19, 2003, at 18:23:41
i take seroquel sometimes,,
after i have been up for a few..
my body does not seem to need it,
but my mind certainly does...i am learning now to recognize (phonix chid)the need,
jyl
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