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Medications

TheJuZShoWSenior Contributor

Medications

Feeling strangely weirdly numb. My Doctor previously prescribed me some temporary sleeping tablets to help me sleep at night. I wake up kinda groggy, feel ok only to feel kinda tired again. I have read that some of these sleep medications can affect your vision. I am pretty hypersensitive and wearing sunglasses inside. But at least it's helping me get a little bit of sleep. I have been off my anti depressants for year and have been better for it. I won't go back because after 12 years it started to make me feel worse and suicidal. I'd rather have a good nights sleep on this medication rather than stay on antidepressants. Jut saying.

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Unknown userMember

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Hey there @TheJuZShoW

Whats your relationship like with your Doc? Might be worth letting them know about those particular things you’ve described to us here.

Nice you’re getting more sleep, I just wonder if they could provide more info or options around it hey.

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GwynnSenior Contributor

Re: Medications

Talk to your gp about the morning groggies, it’s possible that something as simple as taking it earlier in the evening and having a longer wind down period at night might be effective.

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TheJuZShoWSenior Contributor

Re: Medications

Tried a few things. But a lot didn't work. This is the only medication that can provide me with better sleep relief. I'll give it a few more days, see if I adjust.

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