Posted by JaneB on July 28, 2003, at 13:38:34
In reply to Re: Lexapro and dirurnal variation » JaneB, posted by Bela on July 28, 2003, at 12:04:57
> > > I have a question for Lexapro users and those that who have experienced the poop-out syndrome with other SSRIs. Over the years of experiencing the SSRI merry-go-round, the main depression symptom I experience when they all quit working, was diurnal variation (DV). DV involves no motivation in the morning, dragging the butt out of bed, etc., with improvement as the day progresses. At present, the Lexapro is working for me and basically eliminated the DV, but I am not optimistic about it working forever. For any of you that have experienced DV, do you have suggestions for psychotherapeutic coping mechanisms? Do any of you know what happens during the night to cause the cycle to repeat itself the next day?
> > > BelaBela
Do you dread going to bed because the good feelings you experience by nightfall will be gone when you wake up only to return when it is about time to go back to bed. And no method of changing time of med dosing works.
I don't have answers for you but it I anxiously await the "experts" answers (if there are any.)I also tried Lex and side effects outweighed the benefits. I now only take clonazepam without any antidepressant. I have less DV without any AD. But I have only been off Ad's since March. Time will tell.
JaneB
PS Lexapro made me want to drag my butt back into bed by early afternoon! If I got out of the house I was fine. But stay home and couldn't resist the nap. Possibly because Lex seemed to activate me during sleep at night too much.
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