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Posted by libby2222 on March 4, 2003, at 13:47:57
Hi Guys:
The wheel in my head is turning and the hamster ain't there: the echoing of the thoughts is so loud I need to post to get all the crazy thought out. I haven't been sleeping well as of late and the lack of sleep I am finding is increasing my anxiety, lack of concentration and depression. The weather is not helping- its cold, snowy and grey. I am feeling scared about the depth to which my depression is sinking. I am losing interest in things I usually like to do. I have the 1st Pdoc apt. 3/11 -just a week a away. I've just got to hang in here. I want soo badly to feel better and to crawl out from under the rock which my mind (illness) has wedged me under. Thanks for bending the ear. I feel better for having expressed the thoughts that make the wheel turn. It is comforting to think that I put the thoughts out there and that someone-somewhere hears them. Thanks- no reply necessary
Posted by beardedlady on March 4, 2003, at 14:21:43
In reply to Insomnia = increase in depression/anxiety??, posted by libby2222 on March 4, 2003, at 13:47:57
Insomnia definitely increases anxiety. And anxiety definitely increases insomnia. And both contribute to depression.
Is there something you can take to help you sleep? That often calms the anxiety some. Can you call your regular MD? They will often prescribe some sleep medication, if you know something that works.
I wish you the best of luck. I've been there, and so has the hamster.
beardy : )>
Posted by mair on March 4, 2003, at 21:27:57
In reply to Re: Insomnia = increase in depression/anxiety?? » libby2222, posted by beardedlady on March 4, 2003, at 14:21:43
I echo what beardy says. With me, there's a huge correlation between depression and loss of sleep. The anxiety comes from worrying about not being able to sleep, and thus worrying about another onset of deeper depression.
I've found that sometimes anyway, one or two nights of good sleep will break a pattern of no sleep. It's well worth exploring if there's something you could take to help you sleep.
Mair
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