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Disturbed sleep :(

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Rhubarb57
Rhubarb57

I have been on sertraline for a few years and have had terribly disturbed sleep since. I tend to sleep for 2-3 hours, wake for 2-3 hours and then sleep until my alarm goes off (probably another 2-3 hour) last week I slept for 8.5 hours, I literally haven't slept that long for years! I felt great the next day but since then I'm back to my usual pattern. However, now I know how much better I function on a good night's sleep I want more!

Is anyone else suffering/suffered with the same? And how do you combat the problem? I've tried everything i can think of! 😣😣

Thanks,

Helen x

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  • Sneak
    Sneak Rhubarb57

    Posted

    Hi unfortunately I'm much the same. I'm tired all day and then when I get to bed I'm wide awake and could read my book for hours. I think it's maybe a particular side effect of sertraline. Have you thought about trying any others?

    • Rhubarb57
      Rhubarb57 Sneak

      Posted

      I think I'm going to speak to my doctor in the morning. I mentioned it to him a couple of weeks ago and he said that it's a common side effect. The problem is I get anxious if I get over tired!

    • Sneak
      Sneak Rhubarb57

      Posted

      I know and it feels like a cycle. I'd like to go back to venlafaxine which I took before and at a much lower does than I'm on with sertraline however I'm scared about tapering. Hope you get help from doc.

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