Posted by J. R. on August 23, 2000, at 12:16:43
In reply to Strict sleep schedule has kept depression at bay, posted by Bradley on August 22, 2000, at 22:38:12
> I suffer from an atypical depression(oversleep,eat more
> ,increase in libido,ect.. Parnate has worked repeatedly
> but it quits after 3 months. For many years Ive tried other meds here and from other countries without success. After 8 months of failure I try parnate again
> and it emediately helps then quits after 3 months.
> This year I have been more diligent at keeping my sleeping hours quite close to 10 pm to 4:30 am and I am doing well. Long ago I determined my form of depression is a problem with my circadian rythmn. Unfortunately it is not well understood at this time.
> In the not to distant future I believe it will be and
> proper treatment will be available. For now, I hope keeping my sleep schedule will help me from crashing
> into depression. Anyone have a similar experience?
> By the way I have found a simple wake up technique that works for me, where in the past three alarm clocks did'nt.Don't keep us in suspense! What's your wake-up technique?
poster:J. R.
thread:43549
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