Posted by One in Ten Thousand on March 10, 2001, at 16:53:27
In reply to Re: Trazadone stimulating?!, posted by M on April 3, 2000, at 18:28:35
> > M, are you saying that you found trazodone stimulating? If you are I wonder if you might be thinking of another drug. Trazodone is extremely sedating, and is often used to treat insomnia.
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> You're quite right, trazodone was not stimulating. In fact, I always took it right before I went to bed for insomnia...within ten minutes I was sound asleep and stayed that way until 6:00 am or so. When I awake I felt refreshed and ready to start the day (not at all the norm for me.) Even better, however, it:
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> * increased motivation; I actually ENJOYED getting out and doing things. I was sociable. I wanted a life again and made steps toward that end (exercising, school, considering job options, etc.)
> * decreased anxiety; in fact, the worries and anxieties that sometimes controlled my life in the past just didn't seem very important to me anymore. Everything felt "controllable."
> * increased libido; I hadn't had much of a sex drive in years...literally. Not only did it reappear, it was fanf***ingtastic!
> * decreased brain fog; I felt smart and self-confident again. I could think clearly and not feel as though I was continually searching for words.
> * increased self-esteem; for the first time in years, I actually felt good about "me"
> * decreased sadness; yes, I had my moments of sadness, sometimes even tears, but not nearly as it had been previously.
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> Most importantly, I felt joy again. I was happy. I laughed out loud. I wanted to live life. In short, I felt better than I had in a very, very long time. Obviously, the depression had lifted.
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> That's the "me" I want back.
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I was prescribed Trazodone in conjunction with Immovane to aid in sleep. It helped me get some sleep but increased my libido to the point that my every waking moment was obsessed with sex.
I had to discontinue after one month. I had no idea it was related to the drug and was fortunate that my doctor identified it as an extremely rare side effect (one in ten thousand women). I'm looking for feed-back from any other women who have had this problem. This is not a joke and I implore you to respond with respect and compassion.
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