advertisement
Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
realizer
Member
realizer has no updates.
 
Member Since: Apr 2011
Location: Israel
Posts: 87
10 yr Member
1 hugs
given
Question Jun 01, 2020 at 09:16 AM
  #1
Hello,

My friend has depression and problems with sleeping.

She either gets 4-5 hours of sleep or no sleep at all sometimes.

She tried to do physical activity like biking for almost half a day, fully exhausting herself but still her sleep is bad.

This has been going since July 2019 and because of lack of sleep she is constantly tired and in a bad mental condition.

Anyone here has similar issues?

These are the medications that she takes:

- Zopiclone
- Seroquel (Quetiapine) 500mg
- Oxazepam

What if one of medications affects her sleep negatively?

I was thinking that supplements like these could help her but what if they will conflict with her medications?

- 5-HTP (5 Hydroxy-Tryptophan)
- L-Lysine
- L-Theanine
realizer is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
bpcyclist
 
Thanks for this!
bpcyclist

advertisement
downandlonely
Legendary
 
downandlonely's Avatar
downandlonely has no updates.
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Location: United States
Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!)
5 yr Member
10.6k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jun 01, 2020 at 09:19 AM
  #2
I would have her ask her doctor before trying any supplements just to make sure they won't interact.

Seroquel is supposed to make you really sleepy, so I'm surprised she still can't sleep.
downandlonely is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
bpcyclist
 
Thanks for this!
bpcyclist
Helper2
Member
Helper2 has no updates.
 
Member Since: Feb 2020
Location: toronto
Posts: 67
3 yr Member
32 hugs
given
Default Jun 04, 2020 at 08:18 AM
  #3
I agree with downandlonely to tell her to consult her doctor just to be safe......It is nice you are helping your friend awesome work!
Helper2 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
bpcyclist
 
Thanks for this!
bpcyclist
bpcyclist
Legendary
 
bpcyclist's Avatar
bpcyclist has no updates.
 
Member Since: Sep 2019
Location: Portland
Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!)
3 yr Member
40.2k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jun 04, 2020 at 10:40 AM
  #4
5 HTP can act as a stimulant in some, so I would personally stay away from that one. No idea about the others.

Is there any remote chance she could have undiagnosed bipolar disorder? Sleep issues with us are rampant.

If not, she should see a sleep doc. What about sleep apnea? What is the shape of her jawline as seen from the side or profile view? Is her chin prominent? Small and not prominent?

What has she done about basic sleep hygiene? Room quiet? Dark? Good temp? Is she physically safe where she is? Noone stalking her, no dangerous exes or relatives? Does she have a trauma history? An anxiety disorder perhaps?

I cannot exercise within several hours of any sleep attemptt. I end up all amped up for awhile.

What is her caffeine intake like? Any Yerba Mate going on? Other stimulants?

__________________
When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield
bpcyclist is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:14 AM.
Powered by vBulletin® — Copyright © 2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.



 

My Support Forums

My Support Forums is the online community that was originally begun as the Psych Central Forums in 2001. It now runs as an independent self-help support group community for mental health, personality, and psychological issues and is overseen by a group of dedicated, caring volunteers from around the world.

 

Helplines and Lifelines

The material on this site is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider.

Always consult your doctor or mental health professional before trying anything you read here.