Anxiety & depression can't sleep no matter how tired I am , just started anti depressant 2 weeks ago ! I hope to get relief soon , this is awful ! I am 43 yrs old I need relief !
Sorry Joie, I start HRT next week on day 16, I'm hoping for relief myself. When this hit, I didn't know why? I sought counseling who tried different meds, and not one of them even thought it may be this. I did the research and figured it out for myself. I'm in my late 40's and you would think that it may have crossed their mind esp because I was never depressed in my life. It's normal to get the blahs during the winter, but I have clinical depression now
Hi there
Are you in perimenopause? Do you live in the UK?
I hope HRT helps you. I agree with our age and all the different symptoms you would think they would suggest it but oh no they throw antidepressants at you and suggest counselling. When you come out of the doctors you think perhaps you are going mad. Like you I researched menopause myself. It's unbelievable how all the mental symptoms affect you isn't it? Xx
Hi,
I know how you feel and I'm going through the same thing. I am on 40 mg of Prozac and it has helped . The symptoms are still there but more manageable ! This is so difficult but we have to hang in there. Give the antidepressant about a month to start working. I have been taking ambien for sleep and it helps . Its sad to have to rely on all of these meds but we need to get through this!
Peggy
I believe I am, I don't live in UK
I agree I am giving this time I need to do something . I tried natural approach not much luck I also did bio identical progesterone no good for me I had to stop!
I just need to do something I felt terrible I started the anti depressant 2weeks ago I do feel some relief but I can't sleep no matter how tired I am ! I go back to Dr in 2 weeks hoping he will have suggestions to help with sleep . I also read insomnia can happen when you first start anti depressant. The for reaching out to me ☺
The Dr put me on welbutrin xl I have met several woman who take prozac . I just don't want to gain weight if possible!
I figured it out as well my husband even researched it . I went to counseling and they told me I have a typical depression but this is more than that. Also empty nest syndrome my son left for college to add to everything else going on ! Its awful ! Thank you for your support I hope today was better for you!
Magnesium oil helps me sleep. Just a drop or two on the bottom of my foot or calf
The insomnia from starting an antidepressant should only last a few days. I still have some insomnia and I've been on Prozac for quite a while.
I usually wake up between 5-6 am and need a nap by 11 am. I am fortunate that I work from home so I have the luxury of doing so. No one ever told me that menopause would be so difficult. A friend of mine takes trazadone for sleep and is not addictive. Prayers for you!
Peggy
Btw, Prozac did not cause weight gain for me.
Wow maybe this is a side effect because I have been on it for 2weeks now . I will mention it to my Dr . The for your help!
I wander if it would be better than welbutrin xl? I do know a lot of people who take prozac!
I take magnesium supplement at times, I will try the oil it would be easier and I have read a lot about that!
My experience with Wellbutrin is that it is very stimulating . I find the Prozac to be very calming. The first few days on the Prozac I was very sleepy but it passed very quickly. I would definitely talk to your doctor about it. Insomnia is the worst symptom of all and makes all the other symptoms worse. Keep trying till you find the answer .
Yep. I will keep everyone posted how or If the progesterone helps. I wish the se meds would take effect immediately, not weeks or months. I'm curious if they will have a positive effect everyday because I will only be taking them for 12 days out of the month
Thank u so much !
Iwas going through the exact same things as you. I will be 41 Sunday and started on 0.5 mg clonazepam to to calm me and ease me to sleep and 0.5 mg of risperidone for the anxiety. They both have really helped me . I hope you find relief soon!
Dear biljana and all you people out there who arrive here for the same reasons: you're scared, you can't sleep, or you can't eat, you're thinking bad stuff. Let me tell you few important things you should focus on:
1- you are not alone! So so so many of us feel the same way.
2- I know it's impossible to imagine but it's true: IT WILL BE BETTER, keep hope!
3- medication and therapy Will Help you, especially if you're like this since more than a month or two.
I know these things from my experience and that of my family. I'm not a professional, I'm just an architect and I am a strong person. But when depression happened, I was so lost and helpless and freaking out. If it weren't for my aunt who's a pharmacist who encouraged me to listen to my doctor and take anti-depression pills (I took cipralex), I don't know what would have happened to me. And I'm seen how much therapy and medicine helped me. Also I discovered it ran in my family. Both my aunts had it, my dad too, my mom too even though she doesn't admit it. I only found out when I got depressed. So PLEASE seek help, it's not bad to go talk to a psychologist who will tell you if you need a psychiatrist or if therapy will be enough. And don't loose hope! I was so stuck when I was depressed, I thought nothing good will happen. But since then, I've had wonderful experiences and I was able to share precious moments with lovely people on this planet. But I needed a bit of help first, a small push to get back on track. You can it, I'm very sure of it, just believe. Just believe and seek help.