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Switched from trazodone to seroquel last night.

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Posted 3/12/2015 2:08 PM (GMT 0)
I don't use an alarm clock, but I was able to get 7 hours on trazodone. I usually felt a little groggy when I first got up, but better after a cup of coffee. Of course, I was taking 50-75 mg. Trazodone does not knock you out right away. You should feel drowsy after 30-45 minutes, but that varies with each person, of course. Sunny and 50f today. Gotta get outside.
Posted 3/14/2015 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thursday good day. Friday not so good. Today, meh. Determined to just live my life on Thursday, regardless of how I feel. Took a long walk, ordered a new set of wheels from local bike shop, took care of some financial affairs, 1 mile bike ride, made dinner, felt good all evening. Friday had a hell of a time getting up, but got out to the post office to mail some financial stuff that I worked on Thursday, then finished up our taxes, tried to efile through turbotax, as I do every year, only to find out that someone had gotten our SS#s and personal info and filed a tax return through turbotax already to get a bogus refund. My returns were rejected. I spent the rest of the day on the phone to find out what I needed to do, and then did it. Cleaned up some lose ends today. Needless to say, the stress fed some of my anxiety, and I didn't sleep that well last night. We had dinner with friends Friday night, but I was not good company - tired, on edge. I am somewhat pleased that I pushed through the anxiety and depression to do what needed to be done. I think that I've done what's necessary to protect us against further use of our personal info. I think that scamming/fraud is the #1 growth industry in the U.S.
Posted 3/15/2015 10:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hey

Yes taxes are something we need to get working on as well. My sleep has been horrible. I have to see my doc and perhaps switch meds. Have a busy weekend as well with birthdays. It's March Break so I have to entertain my kids as well. At least the weather is mild though!!!
Posted 3/15/2015 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry that you're not sleeping better. Being active and productive seems to help get me through the day. Hopefully, that's the case for you. Right now, mid morning, I'm feeling little energy or motivation, but I know that once I get going, I'll be OK. I hope your weekend goes well.
Posted 3/15/2015 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
Ya the trazodone gave me next day anxiety. And then the following day it was even worse. The same thing happened the last time I tried it. Today I am less anxious so it definitely was that.... Off I go for a jog! Enjoy your day.
Posted 3/15/2015 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
Jogging is good!! Once it warms up a little, I'll get on my bike. Amazing how the meds effect people in different ways. One way or another, your sleep will improve. We are doing what we can and eventually it will pay off.
Posted 3/15/2015 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
Ya I tried it twice and on that minuscule dose and both times same reaction. Hangover and anxiety. I never took it 2 nights in a row but it seems that 2 days after I feel even more anxiety. Yes meds are different for everybody. My friend is a psychiatric nurse and I was asking her about meds and yes everyone is so different. You are right we will get back to normal again. Worse comes to worse there's a lot of books I want to read lol!
Posted 3/16/2015 3:14 AM (GMT 0)
i tried trazadone last night . only took 1/3 of a 150 pill and it knocked me for a loop. i didnt wake up till 9.30 next day. i cant see how anyone could function during the day on this stuff . it wasnt originally perscribed as a sleep aid but an anti depressant.
Posted 3/16/2015 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
Super20dan: It's supposed to knock you out. You're taking 50 mg. Some people only need 25 mg. You might try that. It's an alternative to benzos or things like Ambien that can cause addiction or dependency. I wish that it was still working for me. After the first couple of days, I had no significant side effects after morning coffee. I slept, got up and had energy.
Posted 3/16/2015 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
ok so i prob took too much? next time i will try 25mg.
Posted 3/22/2015 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
I'm taking a break from the forum for awhile. Not "healed" yet, just need to change things up.
Posted 3/22/2015 6:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hang in there Wolverine!!! I also will not be on here too much as I am trying to avoid any triggers. Take care!
Posted 3/22/2015 8:42 PM (GMT 0)
Gotcha. Be well.
Posted 3/23/2015 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hey guys...

...glad to hear things are going well in general.;)

Taking a break is sometimes a good thing, but know that we are always here if need be.

For now, I am going to lock this thread down since it has grown so long.

Feel free to start a new one...and of course respond on anything you feel you'd like to when you pop in.;)

We will talk to you soon,

S.C.
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