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Posted by Elle2021 on November 1, 2003, at 2:50:36
Does anybody else ever go to bed and wake up feeling even more exhausted than before they fell asleep? I never feel completely rested and can't figure out why.
Elle
Posted by Dinah on November 1, 2003, at 5:25:21
In reply to Eyes Wide Shut, posted by Elle2021 on November 1, 2003, at 2:50:36
Posted by kara lynne on November 1, 2003, at 15:02:08
In reply to Eyes Wide Shut, posted by Elle2021 on November 1, 2003, at 2:50:36
Hi Elle,
Certain meds can cause that, as well as something like sleep apnea which could be detected by a study like Dinah suggested. And I'm sure you know depression can greatly interfere with the sleep cycle.I've struggled with insomnia all of my life, although I think you're talking about something different. I get that too, where I wake up tired and it feels like no amount of sleep is enough. A good night's sleep is highly under-rated; everything is easier to deal with when you're well rested.
Sweet dreams,
Kara
Posted by Elle2021 on November 2, 2003, at 6:48:31
In reply to Re: Time for a sleep study? (nm) » Elle2021, posted by Dinah on November 1, 2003, at 5:25:21
Posted by Elle2021 on November 2, 2003, at 6:52:00
In reply to Re: Eyes Wide Shut, posted by kara lynne on November 1, 2003, at 15:02:08
Hi Kara lynne,
I have insomnia too, but on the rare occasion when I do rest, I wake up feeling unrested. I think your right though, it is due to the meds. Like, for example, I fell asleep tonight at around 11 pm and I woke back up at 4:30am...Can't get back to sleep. I had taken a Klonopin earlier, so I could sleep without interruptions, but I know I have awoken several times during my last period of sleep... Sorry if this is garbled, I'm exhausted! -Elle
Posted by kara lynne on November 2, 2003, at 13:41:30
In reply to Re: Eyes Wide Shut » kara lynne, posted by Elle2021 on November 2, 2003, at 6:52:00
I hate when that happens. You look at the clock and see a number like 4:30am and groan, hoping it isn't really happening. This morning I slept late and had to make myself get out of bed. I felt like I didn't have anything to get out of bed for, but that's a different thread.
Posted by Elle2021 on November 3, 2003, at 4:35:20
In reply to Re: Eyes Wide Shut, posted by kara lynne on November 2, 2003, at 13:41:30
Sometimes if I can't think of a reason to get out of bed...then I don't. But, I always get up to feed the cats, they keep me going. Bless you.
Elle
Posted by Wildflower on November 3, 2003, at 8:57:39
In reply to Eyes Wide Shut, posted by Elle2021 on November 1, 2003, at 2:50:36
I'm currently struggling with the same thing right now. I'm mentally and physically exhausted but can't sleep. Once I fall asleep, I can't stay asleep. I've been experimenting with OTC sleep remedies. If I find something that works, I'll let you know.
Posted by Elle2021 on November 5, 2003, at 1:41:20
In reply to I've got the same problem » Elle2021, posted by Wildflower on November 3, 2003, at 8:57:39
Thanks! I would really appreciate knowing what works, so I can try it. The problem is really frustrating because I sleep and sleep, but feel like I only got in two hours of rest. Hmm...could be all my medications, but I can't quit taking them. I know I'm Bipolar III, the kind that acts up only when I take certain anti-depressants. Right now I'm on Paxil, and I am noticing an increased eneregy on very low amounts of sleep. Could mean the a-d is working, or could be my BP3...ahhh!!!
Elle
Posted by kara lynne on November 6, 2003, at 17:02:00
In reply to Re: Eyes Wide Shut » kara lynne, posted by Elle2021 on November 3, 2003, at 4:35:20
Dear Elle,
Cats are good for that--sometimes mine is the only reason I get up too. And sometimes if I'm really morose, she'll pester me--I swear she knows and just won't stand for it--until I get up and start at least to minimally function.They're no dummies.
Bless you too, Elle.
Posted by Elle2021 on November 7, 2003, at 8:37:03
In reply to Re: Eyes Wide Shut, posted by kara lynne on November 6, 2003, at 17:02:00
Hehe, my cats are like rabid animals when they haven't had their breakfast. One in particular plays (awfully rough...hehe) with my feet until I get out of bed and feed the troops. Plus, if I don't get up and feed them, I start doing a mental guilt trip on myself (get out of bed you lazy, uncaring thing and feed your babies), which makes me awake anyway. Bless you.
Elle
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