Posted by sleepygirl on January 17, 2006, at 0:06:22
In reply to Is my need for sleep normal or a problem?, posted by babybear on January 16, 2006, at 22:29:45
I didn't mean to chuckle when I saw your post, but you see my name right?
I am also on 225mgs of effexor XR. I'm not sure if the effexor has anything to do with the sleepiness. What was your sleep pattern before it? If you post on the "psychobabble" meds board others may have some input on what sleepiness the effexor may cause. I've heard a lot of people say that somnolence is a side effect of effexor for them.I think I have always been a sort of "erratic" sleeper. I do need a lot of sleep I think in comparison to others. I don't know what your issues might be regarding the sleep thing, but I'll tell you mine since it is one of my "things".
Lately, this is my opinion on the matter: I am used to feeling totally overstimulated in certain situations, by virtue of my anxiety/mood.
Sleep is something that can offer some respite from the stressors of life, so it can seem quite precious, an escape, and a good opportunity to attain some freakin' equillibrium again since things seem to really freak me out.
If I sleep "too much" I tend to get more depressed.
If I haven't slept enough I tend to get irritable, even agitated.Is this getting in your way a lot?
-sleepygirl
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