Posted by MA on January 3, 2000, at 19:49:53
In reply to Tired ALL the Time, posted by Sarah on January 2, 2000, at 21:57:45
Sarah,
You didn't mention how long this tiredness has been present. Has it just been present since you have been on SSRI's or ever since you have been depressed?
Also, what SSRI are you on, dosage and what time of day do you take it? Sometimes the tiredness of SSRI's can be alleviated by taking the meds at night, reducing the dosage, switching meds or adding an energizing med to the one that causes the tiredness.
My depression always made me very tired. When I was in college, premedication, I would sleep all the time. I did have mono at one point, but I believe the depression was the real culprit. Also, I tend to require more sleep than most people I know and I take naps when I can. As I have gotten older, my need for sleep has diminished. I'm in my 40's now, but in my 20's and 30's, I slept alot, so I can relate to your post.
I'm on SSRI's and I know they can make me sleep alot. Celexa is alot less sedating for me than Prozac or Paxil, but I also take Wellbutrin for it's energizing effects. It seems to be helping.
Your doctor should be able to help you with this problem. What does he/she say??
MA
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