Vicious cycle: Sleep and Depression

I am sending good thoughts back to you!

Me too! Up seven times last night due to tossing ad turning. I am an opposite reactor to most meds, so don't take any. One doc gave me Ritalin as it was thought I had ADHD. i turned into a zombie so quit taking it. Based on the experience of a stimulant making me sleepy, I bought some No Doz, but have been afraid to try it. Apparently some of this is in my DNA according to a blood test run by my doc. I remember my mother making up a very destroyed bed by my father. Unfortunately, we never talked about this. I do not feel sleepy, but am anxious and depressed. Isolation due to Covid has not helped. I eat a very clean diet and exercise. What is going on?

No Doz is a stimulant to keep you awake. It’s not used for sleep

I know that, but I am an opposite reactor and Ritalin put me to sleep. Ritalin is a stimulant.

Oh my gosh, you sound exactly like me! I have never talked to anyone else that experienced this issue. It is so awful isn’t it? And no one ever believes that someone could have the opposite effect to drugs. I have tried Olly sleep gummies and also a parch that goes on your wrist called “Dream” which sort of work? I have also tried various drugs lately from a doctor and they have been awful! I am in the process of quitting them! Good luck to you.❤️

Thank you. There is a soul mate out there, YOU! It is horrible, especially when one is not believed. I also have a friend who is an opposite reactor. She has different difficulties, but is very much like us. My body will also build an allergy if I use something too often. A good example is Vaseline which I used to put around my eyes to alleviate skin dryness. Guess what? Now allergic. Last night was pure hell so I got up and took some cough medicine I found in the cupboard. It didn't help, but this AM I have a pounding headache and I NEVER get headaches! I don't drink, but one cup of coffee in AM and no alcohol. I even gave up the one cup of coffee on the advice of a nurse friend and that didn't work. Love and hugs to you. We will get through this. It is interesting.
Thanks for responding.

Me too. When I am given drugs to help with sleep, such as ambien and restoril, they make me crazy. I thought I was the only one. Glad to find out I am only one of many.

I have severe insomnia and have used Ambien for over 20 years. My insomnia started when I was working 12 hour night shifts and could not sleep during the day time. I am a retired nurse and understand the concerns with long term use of Ambien. I try 2 take it just twice weekly. Last night I slept 1 hour. I can't decide whether lack of sleep or long term use of Ambien is most detrimental to my health!

Last time I tried Ambien was on a camping, hiking trip. Zowie! I could have out done any participant in the Olympics. Lastest thing I have tried is a sleeping bag which is 40 inches wide. It has really helped. Crazy, but now am ordering another because after laundering it is difficult to get it dry in rainy weather. LL Bean is the seller and I am ordering another one today.

I sure hope you can find something that gives relief, I also am insomniac , IV been taking trazadone since October worked till now I wonder if you or anyone has tried it