Insomnia

[Waytreeteresa]

I have been taking zoplicone on and off for many years with amitriplyn ,it helps with my insomnia as I haven’t slept well for years as I am 67 years old and suffer from depression

[Chanpreet_Walia LUPUS UK]

Hi Waytreeteresa,

Welcome to the LUPUS UK HealthUnlocked Community! We have a lovely, friendly community here who are always willing to help.

Do you have a diagnosis of lupus? It is possible that some treatments for lupus such as prednisolone (steroids) could trigger or exacerbate depression and/or anxiety. We recently published a blog article on ‘coping with depression and anxiety’ which you may like to read: lupusuk.org.uk/coping-with-...

Sometimes certain situations can be tough which is why talking to someone can help reduce any worries or anxiety you may have. If you would like someone to speak to, I can provide you with LUPUS UK contacts who you can chat with over the telephone. These contacts are volunteers who mostly have lupus themselves; they are not medically trained but are there to offer support and understanding. If you would like a contact to speak to, you can email me at [e-mail]

You may find the NHS Choice's webpage on 'insomnia' useful: nhs.uk/conditions/insomnia/

Please keep us updated, wishing you all the best.