Sleepiness? Anyone else experience this?
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Hi guys,
I've reported on here about my extreme battles with sleepiness throughout the day and that it never lets up.Brief summary is that i've had depression and anxiety for a number of years now, but 3 years ago, i started feeling more and more sleepy during the day and getting unrefreshing sleep. I was still able to function and do things, but it made my mental health problems worse. Fast forward to 6 months ago, and the sleepiness got a whole lot worse. As soon as i wake up from when i go to bed, it feels like i havent slept. I have visible extreme bags under my eyes and yawn frequently. I dont nap through the day and struggle to keep going, although im pretty much housebound by how sleepy i am and i try to avoid driving now.
Ive discussed this on here before with some people. It seems like the depression and the anxiety would be to blame for this. But my GP who i saw the other day says she doesnt really see people who are sleepy with depression and anxiety and that i seem to be very coherent and able to express myself well. Ive had blood tests done and home oximetry sleep apnea test to rule that out. I just keep thinking that this has to be something else than my mental health issue. I feel like the sleepiness is the thing making everything so much worse.
Sometimes i struggle to sleep on a night, and then other times, ill be so sleep deprived that ill be asleep as soon as i get into bed. However, i will always wake up round about 6-7am no matter how much i try to sleep longer. Can't remember the last time i could sleep in. Ive also been having random leg jolts/jerks which ive mentioned in here before which ive had for years. I dont know if there is any link.
Im going to video myself whilst im asleep tonight and see if theres any clues with that. I think once i rule everything out, then ill probably go back to the depression and anxiety is causing this. But something is just telling me it's something seperate. I've though of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Restless Legs Syndrome.
Is anybody going through a similar experience or can give me some advice in that it will get better. Sleepiness is the worst symptom ive ever had and im struggling to function and take things in. Ive ever thought of asking the doctor if they can give me some kind of stimulant to keep me awake.
Sorry for the long post and thanks for reading all of that Your comments will help me a lot
EDIT: Also, i have just started off yesterday on Venlafaxine 75mg and will be working my way up on that. Exercise, eating healthily and relaxing doesnt seem to help the sleepiness out
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jacqueline01135 carl99806
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It seems as though you are desperarely searching for some ailment to blame .
You haven' t said if you have been referred to a stress councellor, that would be a good place to start, then you could talk your head off, and they can usually unwind the knots you have created around yourself. The way there is unfortunately via a G;P or ,if you have a shed load of money you can have
a private, or, better still, go on a long holiday ,somewhere warm ,and recharge your batteries, You really are in charge of yourself. We are all here for you
have to lead the way xx
jacqueline01135 carl99806
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Tamarind carl99806
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hi-it is known that depression and/or anxiety can cause sleepiness by themselves (with or without medication). I am prexribed one Lorazepam at night, also anti-depressent Mirtazapine, (and amitriotyline & tramadol both as pain-killers for facialneuralgia). I now sleep other than waking for liquid 2 or 3 times and straight back to sleep.I am still sleepy in the morning but restfull and I usually stay in till I feel awake. Strangely, I'm also told I can take a 2nd Lorazepam in the day to relax me - if i feel i need it, I do and it doesn't make me sleepy. I'd think you need to return to your gp for something to help you sleep soundly - Sleep is vital, a priority to all health.