Posted by PoohBear on January 22, 2004, at 10:24:03
In reply to Re: Nightmares » sasha71, posted by BH on January 21, 2004, at 21:34:11
I have some comments...
First to the issue of nightmares:
I've had exactly the kind of dreams you're speaking of, but mainly when just starting out and ramping up in doseage (on Effexor XR). All of my dreams for the last three months have been far more graphic and colorful, sometimes unpleasant, than I can ever remember having in my life. And, when you think about it, it really makes sense: You're providing the brain a chemical that enables it to make neural connections that have either been missing or impaired, so an increase in activity in this area, at least in my mind is to be expected.
All of the drugs I've tried have done this, especially Trazadone for sleep. It did nothing for my sleep but everything for uncomfortable dreams. But again, this makes sense: Trazadone is an antidepressant and would have the effect described above.
To Zellie:
What a wonderful post! You made my day!
I too am a Christian who has wrestled with many of the same issues as you, and at 46 am just now really trying to put this piece of the puzzle in place. I appreciate your candor and willingness to share your experience and feelings.
Thanks!
TR
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