Sleepy!

[katsing]

Non-working mum with 2 young kids here (6 and 3 years old). GP started me on escitalopram 10 mg for moderately severe depression 4 months ago, they did seem to help, I started exercising, took more care of myself etc. Now, for the last week or so, I'm feeling bad and worthless again, burst into tears a couple of times every day and I feel so sleepy - just want to lie down in bed and sleep and that's all. Which is strange because as far as I can remember I've not been sleeping badly at night.
Will try going to the gym today - hope that helps :S

Sleep is a symptom of depression. Children are also hard work for mums without a depressive ilness. Do not be hard on yourself. I have just got over my depression and have been drug free for two months now. I still feel tired but have found the best medicine is going to the gym because it raises my endorphine levels and makes me feel that I have achieved something for me.
Perhaps though, you need to speak to your GP to see if he has you on the right level of medication. One more thought, does this latest dip come following your menstrual cycle or has life just been a little tougher recently? There may be a trigger that you have overlooked. Anyway, there are lots of people who can understand and sympathise with you. You are not alone.

I totally agree with you Fruitloop. I have depression and feeling sleepy and exhusted is one of many of my symptoms. I have 4 kids and suffered with depression most of my life which has got worse since having children. I feel tired even when ive had a good nights sleep. Keeping yourself active does the world of good. I used to take anti-depressants but they didnt work for me. I was told by GP that you have to try different ones to find the one that works best for you. I found that going group councelling worked for me. You realise that you are not alone.