Posted by Gracie2 on February 23, 2002, at 23:21:11
In reply to Re: sleep advice needed » skills, posted by Ritch on February 23, 2002, at 14:21:03
I've had trouble with insomnia since my early teens. Anyone who has not suffered from severe
long-term insomnia cannot imagine the total emotional chaos that results and the debilitating long-term effects.
I am being treated for manic depression and the ensuing bouts of sleepnessness during the manic cycle. This drug nearly forces you to sleep at night and get up in the morning. Before your body adapts to the drug, you will have to power through a couple of weeks of great lethargy and fatigue, which is frustrating. After 2-3 weeks,
you will find yourself adapting to the medication, so don't give up on it. Energy sloooowly returns, and you must concentrate on the small steps you are taking towards improvement instead of dwelling on the things you are not able to do during the transition, because those abilities will eventually return.
Many people - including myself - were put off by the fact that Seroquel is an anti-psychotic. I have never been psychotic, and I didn't want to be labeled as such. Apparently Seroquel has other uses. I am now ready for sleep (usually)by 10:00 pm and sleep soundly until morning. This is an absolute,almost miraculous change in my routine, and has put me more in touch with the "real world". I would discuss the use of Seroquel with your doctor.
Good luck- Gracie
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