Sleeping

[MrsMadHatter]

I suffer with anxiety, and thinking probably depression. I'm on anti-anxiety meds.

All I want to do is sleep. I can't wait for DH and dcs to leave the house so I can curl up on the sofa and go to sleep. I'm off work at the mo with low mood.

This isn't me and I don't like it. I'm seeing GP and practice nurse quite regularly for this and other things but don't seem to be getting anywhere.

Don't know how much more I can take.

How long have you been on the meds and which ones are you taking?

Hi Fallen. I'm on 80mg slow release propranolol and 40mg fluoxetine for menopausal PMT. Been on them 4 months.

I would sleep all day on 80 mg of propranolol.

I only have experience of fluoxetine I'm afraid as I took the same dose as you a few years back.I initially took it in the morning but felt wiped out by late pm(goodness knows how I ever managed to drive for the school run!)but then switched to bedtime & I felt much better.
What time of the day do you take them at?

I take the propranolol first thing and the fluoxetine after my evening meal. GP advised this as it was upsetting my stomach taking it first thing

Do you feel any better in yourself though despite the exhaustion?

I haven't noticed a huge difference, though DH has said he feels I'm less anxious and less likely to fly off the handle - his words

Yes I know that one as it does take the edge off things!Feeling wiped out by meds at four months in doesn't sound good so it's definately worth mentioning this to your GP and see if they can offer alternatives or look at altering the prescribed dosage.