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Stress/Anxiety/Insomnia/Memory Issues
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 25, 2020 | Replies (135)Comment receiving replies
@gingerw Thanks. I have been trying to figure out why I wake up so early, even when I am taking melatonin. Even when taking a sleep aid. My GP prescribed Buspirone for the anxiety and suggested I take two at night to help with sleep. Going to try that tonight and see how it goes. He also wants me to go back on Prozac which I was on 9 years ago. He thinks that will help with some of the depression I am having right now. Basically, something to help me get through the problems I am dealing with. I'm hoping I can get a good night's rest tonight. It will be the first in a long time.
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Hi, @mandrake70 - just wanted to mention that my doctor has put me on fluoxetine (Prozac) for a couple of periods of time where I was especially anxious. Most recently, in the spring I talked to her and she put me on it for anxiety I was having during the process of buying a house, selling our current house, moving and making various larger purchases for the new home (e.g., carpet). I didn't find it to work instantly, but it did work. I had to have the dose upped once to get to the right place, though, from 20-40 mg.
You for sure have some really big stressors right now. It sounds like you are reaching out for help, which is a really good thing.
What has your doctor said about the memory issues you've noted?