hey, thanks for you help to me... here's my advice for you...

I don't know if this is from the anti-depressants or not, but I used to have a lot of trouble sleeping. Two things that i found to be very useful were reading and/or watching tv. both of these things may seem very obvious, but they worked for me. another idea is to turn on a fan or listen to the radio (very softly), as it will take your mind off of not sleeping and it will wander off on the sound.

I hope this helps...also, don't try to actually "tire" yourself out by running or any other type of work-out, because it only makes you more alert; and thus will keep you awake.

And, pay attention to what you eat/drink.....no caffeine

Hi there,

Some antidepressant have a stimulant effect. Some have sedative effects. Have you considered taking sleeping pills at night to relieve your insomnia if you feel that this is a serious issue for you? Not enough sleep can worsen any health condition. Mentally and physically wise, you will be tired and more irritable.

I am like that too. I take my antidepressant in the morning which is effexor. and at night I take Trazodone, which is the safest way to a prescribed antidepressant that makes you sleepy.

Try not to go down the over-the-counter sleeping pills route, because they are very habit forming. And also, try to stay away from benzodiazapines.

I wish you well. Yoga helps to relax you sometimes.