janey50
06-01-08, 13:16
I've been prescibed 5 different anti-depressants since May and each time I seem to be getting better, and getting used to the drug, insomnia kicks in and I fall apart. I understand this is common with SSRIs - I'm currently on Lustral/Sertraline (and have been on Nardil, Duloxetine, venlafaxine...) and although initially it seemed to be helping, I've begun struggling to sleep and have lost a healthy sleep pattern. Am frightened by my dependence on benzos, and by the thought that there just isn't the 'right' drug for me - not that I particularly WANT to take them but have a long history of depression and anxiety.
Can anyone who has had similar problems with sleep tell me of any anti-depressant they've taken successfully with no interference to sleep? I wonder if tri-cyclics would be better but my shrink doesn't want to go down that road. Would be glad of any success stories as I'm feeling very disheartened. Thanks everyone. Janey x
Can anyone who has had similar problems with sleep tell me of any anti-depressant they've taken successfully with no interference to sleep? I wonder if tri-cyclics would be better but my shrink doesn't want to go down that road. Would be glad of any success stories as I'm feeling very disheartened. Thanks everyone. Janey x