Posted by dazedandconfused on October 16, 2004, at 10:09:42
Hi folks,
Need some help on a scheduled upcoming sleep study. For quite some time, my mood had been stable but had been suffering from debilitating fatigue. Was recently diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (though I am not sure I accept it).Sent to a neurologist for some testing, including a sleep study. Decided to go off meds, Effexor, which I had been on for about 8 weeks. Prior to that had been on Celexa,Paxil, Wellbutrin, Concerta over the past four years. I didn't think the meds were doing anything becuase I no longer felt depressed - just tired.
Have been off Effexor for about 6 weeks. Mood has plummeted into severe depression. Interestingly, fatigue has improved and am sleeping less. Am even having early morning awakening (though still about 7-8 hrs. sleep) which is really unusual for me. My depression ususally includes hypersomnia.
Sleep study is scheduled in just over two weeks. Should I tough it out until then and start meds after that? Or should I get back on meds and reschedule sleep study after I am stable? My sleep seems to be altered now because of the return of the depression.
Also, could the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome be wrong? Perhaps the meds were just making me fatigued / hyperomniac?
Mitigating factor. My mother in law is expected to die within the next few weeks and I have to be able to pull myself together and function as I will be traveling home for several weeks to assist with arrangements. It simply is not a good time for me to be unstable.
Urggg. Help? Advice needed.
Thanks!
dazed
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