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Posted by shasling on November 7, 2008, at 14:55:41
Ok here is the problem,ill attempt to simplify it as much as possable.Say for instance myself,who responds to more stimulative type of meds,and can then tolerate gaba or sedating meds along with them to keeo the peace.
As in a stimulant and small dose of benzo,thats fine.
However,and im curious with this on everyone with the like......how can who so desperatly needs a stimulant for there depression,like myself,changing instantly when taking one,then be expected to at night take a totaly opposite drug.
i understand sleep is needed,but i literaly jump around like a fish out of water when i take a benzo or sedating med because they are increasing the exact opposite of what i increase in the day to keep me alive.
What am to do? All i see are gaba affecting meds,are some form of inhibitory meds used,which makes sense of course,but not for me.
In fact i once took my normal day med and then added the sleep ones and i was able to sleep.I thought i found the answer until two days later i saw this was not a viable option and should have spoken to my doc first anyway.
Not sure what to do,for now ill just keep investigating the different sleep methods.
Posted by azalea on November 7, 2008, at 15:14:57
In reply to Depression vs Sleep pls read., posted by shasling on November 7, 2008, at 14:55:41
Have you tried melatonin at night? It has a very short half-life so it shouldn't interfere with your daytime meds.
> Ok here is the problem,ill attempt to simplify it as much as possable.Say for instance myself,who responds to more stimulative type of meds,and can then tolerate gaba or sedating meds along with them to keeo the peace.
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> As in a stimulant and small dose of benzo,thats fine.
>
> However,and im curious with this on everyone with the like......how can who so desperatly needs a stimulant for there depression,like myself,changing instantly when taking one,then be expected to at night take a totaly opposite drug.
>
> i understand sleep is needed,but i literaly jump around like a fish out of water when i take a benzo or sedating med because they are increasing the exact opposite of what i increase in the day to keep me alive.
>
> What am to do? All i see are gaba affecting meds,are some form of inhibitory meds used,which makes sense of course,but not for me.
>
>
> In fact i once took my normal day med and then added the sleep ones and i was able to sleep.
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> I thought i found the answer until two days later i saw this was not a viable option and should have spoken to my doc first anyway.
>
> Not sure what to do,for now ill just keep investigating the different sleep methods.
Posted by Phillipa on November 7, 2008, at 17:06:39
In reply to Re: Depression vs Sleep pls read. » shasling, posted by azalea on November 7, 2008, at 15:14:57
Rozeram might be good as works on melatonin? Love Phillipa
Posted by fayeroe on November 7, 2008, at 17:48:11
In reply to Depression vs Sleep pls read., posted by shasling on November 7, 2008, at 14:55:41
I wish I could help you. I have nothing to offer except my sympathy. I also have a hard time sleeping and trazadone is working pretty well now......Pat
Posted by raisinb on November 7, 2008, at 19:10:49
In reply to Depression vs Sleep pls read., posted by shasling on November 7, 2008, at 14:55:41
Would a low dose of Remeron be an option? I take 1/2 a pill and it knocks me out for a long time.
Posted by shasling on November 8, 2008, at 2:59:28
In reply to Re: Depression vs Sleep pls read. » shasling, posted by raisinb on November 7, 2008, at 19:10:49
> Would a low dose of Remeron be an option? I take 1/2 a pill and it knocks me out for a long time.
Both you guys hit the nail on the head.Those are two ill be asking about.
Hardcore sleep meds,especialy benzos drive me insane i cant take a benzo unless its to augment my parnate
Posted by JadeKelly on November 8, 2008, at 18:57:01
In reply to Depression vs Sleep pls read., posted by shasling on November 7, 2008, at 14:55:41
So as I understand it, you're problem (correct me if I'm wrong), is that you can't sleep at night and can't take (or doesn't work) sleep meds to counter stim effects? What has worked for me in past for insomnia is Klonopin (already take for nerve pain) and my doc ok'd 6mg Melatonin. Works like a charm for insomnia for me. So could you take one of your bens (is that right) with 6mg melatonin? If you want it to work when your head hits the pillow, take the Melatonin 30 minutes before bed. If you try this, ok wit doc cause I don't know what meds your on etc. Hope I interpreted your post correctly.
Good Luck!
Jade
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