Posted by brynb on September 5, 2012, at 3:20:41
Hi,
Over the past two weeks, I haven't been able to sleep. I used to suffer from bad insomnia, but usually when I was anxious or during a depressive period.
Two weeks ago, I stopped a medication (Tramadol) as a "test" for my pdoc. My mood started to plummet again and I started to sleep a lot during the day, so I started it again and I think I'm doing a bit better now. But, I can't sleep. (And I'm no longer sleeping during the day, either.)
I can't help but worry that the sadness I'm feeling (again) and insomnia are indicative of a relapse or...?
I'm seeing my pdoc tomorrow, but as I'm up now, I've been thinking of sleep meds to discuss with him. I don' think he'll go for Ambien or any benzos (nothing "addictive"). I've taken Trazadone in the past, as well as TCAs, but I don't want another AD and more side effects. I've used Seroquel, but again, I'm concerned about side effects.
Feedback? Thanks in advance.
-bryn
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