Posted by Caedmon on November 23, 2006, at 22:39:41
In reply to I don't dream!, posted by rosa63 on November 23, 2006, at 9:11:26
> Could there be a link between my severe depression and lack of appearent REM sleep? Would a sleep med such as Lunesta or Ambien increase my REM sleep (therefore lifting my depression)?
Usually, *reducing* REM sleep helps depression. Most antidepressants suppress REM sleep to certain extents.
- Chris
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