Vicious cycle: Sleep and Depression

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Welcome @cmd!

You are definitely NOT subhuman! There are a great many people with sleep issues including not being able to sleep. For example, I have problems with not being able to sleep, sleeping too much, and unrefreshing sleep. And, I know several other people with sleep issues too.

And, it is definitely true that sleep problems can lead to or exasperate depression and anxiety.

In addition to this group, you might find the Sleep Health Group here on Mayo Clinic Connect helpful.

Best wishes

I wish I could sleep too much!!!!!

I use 45mg. Mirtazapine every night. I don’t think I can sleep without it. It gives me 7.5 hrs. of refreshing sleep. I hope you find something soon…..one MUST sleep…period. Good luck.

I thought lower doze mirtazapine help w/ sleep

I meant dose*

Usually, a lighter dose is better for sleep, but I found it to be different for me.
Everyone is different!

Me. I get up at least 6 times per night for no reason other than tossing and turning. I am depressed and am very emotionally fragile. Am 79 yo female and feel isolated due to concerns over Covid which I have had.

That is so true. That’s why reading others experiences with medical conditions and treatments may not be so helpful. Mainly due to what you said about the difference in people. I have a friend who has taken benzos for sleep for over twenty years without any issues. While some of us have taken them for short periods and have had severe side effects after taking them or getting off of them.
Thanks for the response.

Sorry. I get up every night as well looking at the clock. I have very severe insomnia.
I use to work out everyday now I’m frozen in fear.
I’m sending good thoughts your way.