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@padovani

My biggest problem is probably that I am older and alone. My family and now friends are gone
I am married and my husband is a nice man but very passive and incapable of even the appearance of confrontation or even disagreement. He is unfortunately for me my power of attorney. Anti depressants have never worked except to put me at risk for stroke.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 8, 2018

I am sorry to hear of your sleep problems, @padovani. Not sleeping well can make everything seem worse, can't it?
I see that you have tried antidepressants without much help and you feel that they have increased your stroke risk. Many members on Connect have discussed Trazodone for sleep. Just a small dose (50 mg or less) can make a difference in sleep. You might ask your doctor about Trazodone.
Have you ever tried Trazodone before for sleep?

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