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hi everyone i just started zoloft and a beta blocker on friday and i can not get any sleep i wake up all night with panic attacks i have control of them in the day time for the most part but at night it is so horrible thats when i have my ocd (scary thoughts) but when im not trying to go to sleep or wake up i really dont have them. whats going on. how can i get some sleep. ive been off of xanax since friday i have to admit i do feel much better with out it i would have a rebound effect when it wasnt in my system and i have to be able to function so i couldnt keep taking xanax. is there a med out there that can help me sleep at night? i also feel a little more depressed since starting these meds anyone else experience this

Hey, I've been taking cipralex for 6 weeks now, I had insomnia as soon as I started taking it, which from what I understand seems to be one of the most prevalent side effects of these types of medication. I went to my doctor, and he prescribed me a sleeping aid as well. To be realistic I hate taking the cipralex and I hate taking the sleeping pill as well, but one thing I have learned is that in order to start to get better, you have to be healthy, and in order to be healthy you have to be well rested.

So with that being said, get youself help in whatever form it comes in. If you need therapy, get it. If you need counselling, get it. If you need to change your diet, see a nutritionist. If you need motivation to exercise, get a personal trainer. And if you need to get sleep, get a sleeping aid. The idea for me, and I was exactly where you were 6 weeks ago, was to get better. And getting better does not mean only one thing, it means doing everything you can do.

Good luck. Phil

thanks phil!

I too am having bad insomnia. I have been awake til 4 am the last five nights and have to get up during the day with a baby. I'm currently on Ambien CR which used to work well for me. I've tried Xanax, Lunesta and Restoril. I have a call in to my doctor right now. I usually spend the awake hours reading or reading Bible studies on the computer. At least I'm getting something good done. I've used the relaxation tape a little. Call your doc and ask for a mild sleep med if you feel comfortable taking one. There's no since staying awake if you don't have to. I'm worried it will catch up to me and cause me to crash into depression. If you come up with any ideas, please let me know. Good luck to you. Bev