Awake

Ok, there is one downside to the new medication I'm on. Once I wake up at 6am..that's it. I'm awake. I can't go back to sleep. I'm all up and ready. Also, I've woken up with a raging hardon ever since starting this. That was NOT in the list of side effects that could happen.

Ok, I shouldn't complain about the boner. I mean, a few weeks ago, I could barely get one. I'm just worried that I'll be back to the spontaneous erections again. While not as big as some on here, mine is still pretty noticeable. Now, the waking up part? That can go. No more sleeping in for me.

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Yes, but just think about all the things you can do now that you are awake early? Read the paper, go for a walk, do some sort of fun project, talk to people on LPSG etc.... IT's not so bad, sir.:rolleyes:
 
If the insomnia keeps up another week tell your doctor! You may have to switch meds a few times to find the right one.

Some side effects are listed as being acceptable or normal by the manufacturer but they have no idea the havoc they can wreck on the patients life. Throwing off your sleep schedule when you are living with depression is a huge deal. I know, I have been on meds for major depressive disorder since 1999 and periodically I need to switch meds.

Effexor XR has been a God send for me! I can not only get out of bed, I got my sex drive and my ability to orgasm back! Why the hell anybody would market an anti-depressant that decreases sex drive while increasing weight is beyond me. :headache: Good luck with your treatments and don't be afraid to ask questions of the medical professionals.
 

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