Sleep and anxiety : I am currently on Prozac... - Sleep Matters

Sleep Matters

3,680 members857 posts

Sleep and anxiety

4 Replies

I am currently on Prozac .. 6 weeks now. My sleep gas not been good for years since a trauma. Could the Prozac vibe hindering the sleep? My dr says it should eventually help as my anxiety decreases sleep should come. Thanks...

Read more about...
4 Replies
Julietdream profile image
Julietdream

I am new to this-(social forum)&don't wish my view to colour yours BUT read my intro?I have good reason to avoid 'pill therapy'..So,I do hv strong views on this,& yes DID take fluoxetine.Can also understand your trial with it affecting sleep-it CAN trust me😒.Let me know if wish to discuss?:)

in reply to Julietdream

Would love to discuss

I have had a anxiety sleep issues for years and have been able to manage ok through natural means i.e. meditation( guided meditations especially) breathing exercises , healthy diet . I have tried Prozac and lexipro per doctors orders and and my anxiety was through the roof. Once size does not fit all. I hate drugs in my system but I did finally find some relief with Trazadone. It is an older antidepressant used in larger doses but they are now prescribing it in smaller doses as a sleep aid. A small dose would be 50 mg. Do not go any more than that when you are new to it. At that dose it is considered safe and non addictive except in your head maybe. Because of the drug crisis, doctors hand it out like candy. I have been doing it off and on for quite a few years . My goal is always to get off of it when I am ready. I recently had a major trigger. So that and therapy has helped a great deal. I am in a much better place.

maxmilan profile image
maxmilan

One should visit this place to revitalize your spa experiences Spa HUset

spa-huset.no/

You may also like...

sleep Anxiety

Recently just before I am about to drop off to sleep, I suddenly feel as if I can't breathe and...

Sleep issues and anxiety

difficulty sleeping recently ( 2 months) and have been taking pills for sleeping and I have been...

Trazodone & Mirtazapine Together for sleep

prescribed Trazodone for sleep while I am taking 7.5mg Mirtazapine for sleep and anxiety. I don't...

Sleep Apnea after concussion?

I've been having is serious sleep problems, I used to sleep soundly (my wife always said i could...

Home Sleep Test results

an overnight sleep study done checking for sleep apnea and got my results back this week. My...