Depression

[tooter212]

Well the RLS and depression is back I'm out of my med for the RLS. The depression is back also today. (not sadness) every time I get close to dropping off to sleep I jerk back awake and the hopelessness  and despair over takes me. I had gotten away from that. I took an ambien last night. Do you think it might be that?

[toothfairie]

I'm sorry you are having trouble with depression again....hopefully stopping the Ambien will help that....i Hope you get some good rest tonight girl!  Hang in there, you are doing so good!  you're a strong woman!  

[tooter212]

Spider, the sam-E is working. I think everybody is right, it's the ambien. I'm not going to take it anymore. I take amitriptyline and it I don't go to sleep within a couple of hours I take a pm otc med. I was just real tired and wanted to go to sleep quick so I took the ambien.  Should have known better. Just took the easy way out. And we all know there is no easy way/

[spider6]

Awwwww Tooter !  I thought for sure the sam-e was working for you.  Are you not taking it ?  Maybe you should revisit the a/d discussions with your doctor Toots, this has been going on for so long.  I wouldn't take the ambien tonight.  I was getting rls again a couple of weeks ago and Pat asked if i was taking gravol and I had been to help sleep! I haven't taken any since and it's much better (digits to Pat)! So I think try going to sleep "sans sleep sides" tonight chicky.  Hon, what else have you tried?

[Pat1956100]

I'm sorry you're having a bad day tooter.  Depression can be so overwhelming.  I hope it's just the ambien and you will be feeling good tomorrow.

[tooter212]

I agree. thanks Sarah

[dominosarah]

I would seriously think about getting rid of the Ambien.  Seems the side effects are worse than the lack of sleep.

[tooter212]

Thanks guys . I GUESS if all else fails, I'll try exercise. LOL I'm taking sam-E. It was doing the job then I took the ambien,  It's better to go without a LITTLE sleep than feel depressed. I was in the car all day yesterday. That could have contributed to the RLS  I know I feel better when I'm busy during the day. I pray everyone is doing good and God Bless!! You all mean so much to me!

[ROSYouralright]

What happened to my post?? I left a response for you earlier but I dont see it now.

Have you tried St. Johns wort??
AND believe it or not EXERCISE is a great remedy to combat depression.
Even if it is just getting out and taking a walk!
I'm here if you ever need to talk!
xoxo, Rosy

[BearsFan1966]

Try taking vit d at night and Magnesium. The Mag helps with the RLS and the vit D creates melitonin to help you sleep. They both work well for me!

[ThePhoenix75]

Hi tooter,
Just wanted to share that Ambien really messes me up.  I can't take it because of the gloom I get the next day.
Have you tried taking or increasing calcium/magnesium/zinc for the RLS?  I have found if I take enough, about  400% of recommended I get some relief.  Hang in there...

[tooter212]

Thanks IBC and Ricart, . I just had to get some sleep. I had been  doing so good the last week. I'll stop the ambien tonight and see. I guess I'm still chasing a pill.  I can tell everyone else not to do it but it's hard some times to listen to myself. God Bless

[ricart70]

So sorry tooter Just hang in there ok !   I know for me,ambien really affected my mood the next day. I can't take any drug like that without it sending me into a dpression.  Yes try out the depression forum too and Get some exercise every day,whatever you can do. It really really really helps

[IBKleen]

I am sorry to hear that you are still struggling. Have you considered posting in the depression community. that group is very helpful and can make suggestions for you. I hope it all works out for you.