is natural to sleep 24 hrs without wakening this is my problem just now and when i waken i could sleep for longer?

[Blue12]

[cat3]

No that isn't natural, Blue. It could be a direct result of your head injury, which can cause excessive sleeping (hypersomnia), or it could be a side effect of the medication you are taking..........especially the anti-depressants.

Talk to your doctor/s about it. I have sleep problems but nowhere near as severe as this. You need to get this sorted to claim back some quality of life. It's just guesswork but It's possible that the right anti-depressant could treat both your sleeping problem and your depression at the same time.

Good luck with this............I'm sure that addressing this issue would improve your daily life immensely. cat x

[Blue12 in reply to cat3]

Cat, am on 100mg of sertaline the dont seem to be doing anything for me except sleep i am suffering bad headaches only last wk i was at a Tribuneral about my DLA i felt i was i was gettig abused verbally for having a head injurry i just felt like getting up and walking out . They took my Dla Away from me which i dont htink is fair. sorry for downloading on you! Duncan x.

[bikerlifestyle in reply to Blue12]

i am with cat here, it could just be the anti depressant, people react differetly to medication, and as there are lots of types of anti depressats the doctor may be able to prescribe one that has less of an effect on sleep

but i believe you should get to your doctors nd get it checked out

what reasons dis they give for taking DLA away?

[Blue12 in reply to bikerlifestyle]

They jst get me on a good day i cant help myself but i was brought bup clean and tidy and it doesnt matter how ill i am i always seem to put a front on for them . and they just bully me i nam a soft hearted guy who has changed alot since the attack when i got my head smashed in and kickt about am sorry its took so long to reply to your message but i have been in bed ill mate!

[cat3]

I'm sorry things are so rough at the moment and I also would like to know why your DLA has been refused.

Firstly I think you need to see your doctor for a change of anti-depressant. Now you've mentioned Sertraline it makes sense that you're sleeping so much. I know people react differently to these drugs but I was a mess when I took them and I've heard bad reports from other people.

Secondly, have you tried contacting the Headway helpline ? I've seen dramatic changes in certain people after they've got involved with members of the Headway team. They could probably help with getting your benefit sorted. It's 0808 800 2244 if you don't already know it. Really,Duncan, I think you should phone them and start getting some quality of life for yourself.

I think you'll have to wait until Monday now to phone them. xx

[Lubilu01]

I've not had a head injury ( both my parents have had SAH though) but about 3 years ago I was on a low dose anti depressant, I stuck at it for a good while but felt so can't be bothered doing anything ( and put weight on!) I ended up weening myself off them. I know that's not the answer for you but I really would consider talking to your doc / consultant or Headway as a change of medication may help considerably, don't put up with it and don't be fobbed off, good luck Duncan x

[B_S_A]

Sorry for what you have gone through, it all sounds horrible

It certainly looks like the medication isn't helping your fatigue, I tried anti-depressants for about a week, but then I realised that I had an actual reason to be unhappy. I don't think that medication will cure that, and as you say, they make you feel so out of it, so you physically cannot start to put a life back together. I started seeing a therapist instead, it works wonders, they give practical advice for change, rather than just masking the problem.

I know it's hell, but you're also stuck with it, and I feel that medicating it will only delay dealing with it, and they make you so tired. I think that if you get off the meds you'll feel better in the long run (and you might get a good sleeping pattern going)

Best of luck to you.

[Blue12]

YEH BUT AV GOT A QUACKING HEADACHE ALL THE THE TIME I GOT ASAULTED TEN YRS PAST AND WAS SMASHEDON THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH A BRICK AND I FELT SOMETHING POP INSIDE MY HEAD THEIR CALLING IT A INTRA CRANIAL CRACK AT THE SKULL BASE AND THEY DONT SEEM TO BE DOING ANYTHING BUT FEEDING ME MEDICATION ALL THE TIME AND I MEAN LOADS SOME DAYS I CAN GO 3DAYS WITHOUT SLEEP THEN AM SHATTERED I LIVE ALONE I HAVE LOST ALL MY FRIENDS DUE TO THIS ASAULT SOME DAYS I AWAKE I DONT KNOW WHERE I AM OR WHAT MY NAME IS!DO YOU THINK COMING OF MEDICATION WOULD HELP ME?I WISHED I COULD COME OFF BUT AV NO ONE TO NURSE ME NOW AS MY DAUGHTER HAS STARTED UNI AND I AM SCARED I START FITTING IF I CAME OFF THE EPILUM AND GABAPENTIN AND LOADS OF OTHER STUFF.THANKS FOR YOUR OPINION ANY WAY MUCH APPREICIATED.

[cat3 in reply to Blue12]

I really think you should be looking at the sertraline as a major contributor to the tiredness and headache. There are many alternative anti-depressants ( I've had Paroxetine for many years) and there will be one which works for you.

Please talk to your doctor, Duncan. this is something he/she can easily address.

I certainly wouldn't consider any changes without your doctor's advice.

Also, why don't you give the headway helpline a ring today 0808 800 2244. These two small steps could make such a difference to your life.

I understand how extreme tiredness affects motivation but you need to find the strength from somewhere to get the help you need. x