Posted by Capri on June 11, 2003, at 21:13:56
In reply to Effexor-Day 13 (Night-time is the worst), posted by KimberlyDi on June 11, 2003, at 11:41:18
> Days are OK. I'm functioning, I've dropped a few pounds because my appetite decreased, and I don't want to die anymore. That's all good. But I hate the nights. I can't sleep. Well, I can sleep briefly, then I wake up, WIDE AWAKE, and totally restless. First it was 4:00 am, now 3:00 am. I move to the couch when i wake up in an effort to avoid freaking out my husband. I toss & turn. I was rubbing my feet together once without being aware of it until hubby pointed it out. I guess the rythmic motion was soothing to me. I am finally having those vivid dreams. They are very long, detailed, and strange. So, I'm less suicidal, but apparently more weird now. Rocking is very soothing to me. I'm also starting to crave salty foods. Go Figure. I'm seeing my new PDoc next week. I think I'm going to ask her about Lexapro. If she wants me to stay on Effexor, I'll try it longer. P.S. I routinely take Benedryl, without it, I can't even briefly get to sleep.
I know exactly how you feel!! I have the same problem. Fall asleep and every night up at 2:00 a.m. to the minute it seems wide awake!!! I've been taking Effexor for 5 weeks. I am so tired when I wake up because I never get a good night sleep. My doc wanted to add another med but I didn't feel comfortable with that. I will see him on Fri. I have very little appetite also. Plus I'm getting depression from this med which I'm taking because of anxiety. Go figure. Good luck to you!
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