Not getting long sleep(s)

gazz777
gazz777 Posts: 722 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all,

I am on Lovan "Fluoxetine" for depression and mood, etc (they stop me being a complete a__ __le) and will occasionally rely on Temazepam to get back to sleep or make it come on easier.

My mind is one often really busy so sometimes I now recognise and release the busy brain.

Something frequent for me is waking after 1-2 hours sleep (includes REM prior to waking). This is not doing me good as it zaps concentration and focus throughout the day. After waking, trying straight away may lead to a long 'trying to get back to sleep' period.

Thoughts on this ? More particular others who have suffered and now over sleeping issue.

BTW I used to snore a lot but this is now cut back a lot thanks to released kgs.

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  • quietlywinning
    quietlywinning Posts: 889 Member
    I was put on antidepressants a few years ago due to severe insomnia, and it caused a horrifying weight gain. I went off the meds, and found that diet and exercise helped some, but not nearly enough. What has made the difference for me is calcium! When I don't get enough, I don't sleep. I have started taking supplements because I just could not manage to get much through my diet, and now I am sleeping 6-7 hour stretches each night.

    Maybe that will help you a bit. I hope so.
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    Have u tried melatonin?

    Also, log off your computer well before going to bed. Dont watch tv in bed. Try reading a book with a lamp.

    Also fresh air and exercise during the day or early evening helps.
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    Ps...magnesium is supposed to help as well. A naturopath doc prescribed this for me and really helped slow down my mind before bed.
  • marnijojo
    marnijojo Posts: 235 Member
    I was put on antidepressants a few years ago due to severe insomnia, and it caused a horrifying weight gain. I went off the meds, and found that diet and exercise helped some, but not nearly enough. What has made the difference for me is calcium! When I don't get enough, I don't sleep. I have started taking supplements because I just could not manage to get much through my diet, and now I am sleeping 6-7 hour stretches each night.

    Maybe that will help you a bit. I hope so.

    Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
  • flsunshine
    flsunshine Posts: 188 Member
    i too have a lot of sleeping problem. i try to explain to my husband i have to put myself in the mode to be able to even lay down to sleep. my brain goes everywhere. the way i get myself to turn my head off and go to sleep without any sleep aides is i think of a story, maybe a book im reading or making one up- but i have to focus on details such as what the "people" are wearing to the house they live in etc. i also continuously wake up during the night and my head is really spinning and i have to repeat the process. so far this method does work for me- even though i dont sleep for extended periods of time usually- im lucky to get 6 hours of sleep a night. i also have a similar problem with waking up during rem very frustrating and i havent found a method to relieve it. but sometimes your mind can be your best advocate without the use of drugs. i been on so many medications over the years for my depression and the symptoms associated with schizo affective disorder -- best of luck to you hun- i know first hand how difficult sleep disorders are.
  • 42hockeymom
    42hockeymom Posts: 521 Member
    For me, even reading a book, interferes with my sleep pattern. So I listen to an audio book. I have an iPod, I put my book on, set the timer for 20 minutes, and go to sleep. I love being read to, LOL.

    When I went on the road with my husband a few years back, I knew my sleeping pattern would be disrupted horribly, and was having the same thing as you with waking up, so I invested in a sleep mask. It worked! When I would get to that point and wake up, the mask was on it was dark, I went back to sleep. I guess I trained myself that when I came up into that light sleep, to keep myself there instead of waking up fully.

    Oh, and I'm on anti-depressants also. The #1 thing, though is talk to your doc about this, he/she may want to tweak your meds a little. I know it can be frustrating at times, but you are your best advocate when it comes to your health, don't be afraid to speak up for yourself.
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Ditto on the Melatonin and Magnesium -- I take both and seem to be sleeping better.
    It also helps to make the room completely black -- towel over the digital alarm clock/phone/cell etc... tv off
    Dr Oz. says to get a mask with ice packs for your eyes but I haven't tried that yet ---
  • gazz777
    gazz777 Posts: 722 Member
    Thanks for all that information. I will definitely see the Doc before adjusting any meds.

    Supplements are definitely something to look into me thinks.

    Thanks for cheering me on ! Yay !
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