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Posted by zzzz7 on November 15, 2010, at 1:16:09
Tonight I was very depressed after taking too much Celexa. I was at an 8 on a scale of 10. So I decided to take a Klonopin .5mg, Ambien 20mg and go to bed. Within 5 minutes of taking these drugs, I felt almost totally better, down to a 1. I know the Klonopin by itself doesn't help with my depression. Has anyone had experiences of Ambien helping with depression? The difference was quite stark.
Posted by linkadge on November 15, 2010, at 5:42:37
In reply to Ambien helping depression?, posted by zzzz7 on November 15, 2010, at 1:16:09
I have noticed definate improvements in my depression from another 'z' drug zopiclone.
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on November 15, 2010, at 9:52:27
In reply to Re: Ambien helping depression?, posted by linkadge on November 15, 2010, at 5:42:37
I wouldn't think this is a good idea to continue. But glad you had a good response. I wonder if it was the boost of two meds for sleep? Someone in the past mentioned this also. Phillipa
Posted by zzzz7 on November 15, 2010, at 10:11:12
In reply to Re: Ambien helping depression?, posted by Phillipa on November 15, 2010, at 9:52:27
Interesting, Link. Any idea of why zopiclone would help? Do you take it nightly?
If I take too much of an SSRI, I get depressed. That's what happened last night. I was in that state when the Ambien helped me so much.
Posted by henshaw75 on November 18, 2010, at 21:52:30
In reply to Re: Ambien helping depression?, posted by zzzz7 on November 15, 2010, at 10:11:12
ambien causes euphoria.
Posted by zzzz7 on November 18, 2010, at 22:01:09
In reply to Re: Ambien helping depression? » zzzz7, posted by henshaw75 on November 18, 2010, at 21:52:30
Yes. It's not euphoria, though--the depression symptoms cleared right up for a couple hours.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on November 19, 2010, at 15:59:17
In reply to Ambien helping depression?, posted by zzzz7 on November 15, 2010, at 1:16:09
>The difference was quite stark.
Unfortunately, the benefits are extremely short term. They will not last.
Posted by zzzz7 on November 20, 2010, at 0:26:29
In reply to Re: Ambien helping depression?, posted by ed_uk2010 on November 19, 2010, at 15:59:17
Ed: Yeah, that's true. And it works only when I go too high on my SSRI and get very depressed as a result.
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