I am taking antidepressants b/c well I have depression b/c of which was unable to sleep well. Now I sleep well through out the night but I still wake up so sleepy and tired. I still need coffee. I used to have disturbing dreams so my doc suggested a higher dose which works and now I don't rem dreams (Thank god). But when I wake up I yawn like crazy, even coffee doesn't help, and I feel like taking a nap again. Can't do anything. And moreover it doesn't help to have a weather where its cloudy 6 out of 7 days in the week!! How do i get past the sleepiness???
2007-02-14 03:46:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It's only natural that you would feel sleepy etc. But I find that exercise or activity will help. Don't let your self become a couch potato get up and out. Find something to do that requires your moving around.
2007-02-14 03:51:48 · answer #1 · answered by Dale 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer from the same problem. Are you sleeping too much or too long? I've found this to be my problem. Get on a normal sleep cycle where you wake up at the same time each day. Make sure you're getting a full 8 hours of sleep, no more, no less. Also, my doctor told me it helps to take a walk or get some exercise. This will help get the level of seratonin (a natural feel good) more high. I hope you feel better. Take care.
2007-02-14 03:58:38 · answer #2 · answered by Aiden's Momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your sleepiness is due to your meds, you may need to go to bed earlier so you are asleep longer and they will wear off by the time you wake up. Also, I tend to be more depressed in the winter time (Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD), because of the lack of sunlight (shorter days, clouds,etc) and cold days. They have lights youcan buy that simulate natural sunlight to give you the amount of natural light your body requires (vitamin D). You may want to speak with your dr about it- he could change your eds to something that would work as well but with less morning sedation. Also caffeine is not great, it makes you sleepier after it wears off (bounce-back affect). I drink like 10 cans of mountain dew a day and i know it is bad, but it's hard to kick the habit. Good luck.
2007-02-14 03:56:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you could be suffering from S.A.D seasonal affective disorder.As for the sleep problem i suggest you take yourself either back to your Dr & tell him or go out for walks as soon as you get up.With my depression my body feels too tired to even get off the sofa but i force myself & go out to see friends,i have done this now for several weeks & the tiredness is gradually going away,also i found the pills i was on made me tired so my Dr lowered the dose a little.I am now quite alert during the day & sleep better at night.My psychiatrist changed my medication several times until he found the one that suited me the best.
2007-02-14 04:36:59 · answer #4 · answered by harry1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very probable that you have a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder. My family is prone to it.
The tanning solution was the orginal treatment, but to get benefit from it, you need to do it at least three times a week! My cousin used that solution and she looked like a raisin. It's now been switched to Light Therapy.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_1_10/ai_n13557313
Other treatments include: Melatonin, Essential Fatty Acids, St. John's Wort, and other natural remedies. Those might be in conflict with your antidepressants, esp. St. John's, but if it's SAD, you might not need 'em anyway!
http://www.alive.com/93a1a3.php
http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/articles/seasonal.htm
2007-02-14 03:58:13 · answer #5 · answered by treycapnerhurst 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on antidepressants for yrs and when I 1st started they made me sleepy till the body gets use to them.My doctor just increased my dose a few days ago.I don't know how long you have been on them.If the sleepiness doesn't pass go back and tell your doctor.Maybe your dosage is to strong.
2007-02-18 01:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya know what, truth be told medicines are a trip. I mean, you might as well be comiting suiside. i have bipolar 1, wich involves hallucinations,so I been dosed with medicine galore. buuuuuuut. I went to this natural pathic doctor, and the NATURAL medicine, keyword NATURAL,helps big time. really give the a chance. they really really care. keyword REALLY care.
2007-02-14 03:54:16 · answer #7 · answered by newpersonality 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
also try light therapy - there are some special light bulbs you can get that help with this
2007-02-14 03:55:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋