Posted by SLS on December 22, 2008, at 7:14:28
In reply to When Young Slept Two Weeks Straight Almost Better, posted by Phillipa on December 20, 2008, at 13:51:30
> Anyone experience this when young 20's twice just slept after some trauma sick baby knowing a marriage would break up and did nothing but lay on the couch for two weeks then felt better even if it was tough to get going again was on 5mg of valium at the time. Second time cold turkeyed valum, placidyl two a night and red wine. All prescribed by a doc. But I was better why? Any ideas? Phillipa ps knew nothing at all about meds or nursing.
20-30 years ago, sleep therapy was used as an exotic way to improve depression. Sleep was induced chemically. Sometimes, tricyclic antidepressants were infused simultaneously. I don't recall what the period of the artificial sleep was. However, I do know one person who was stuck in depression who responded well to the treatment and remained well for a few years until mania emerged.
- Scott
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