Gloriouspraise:
I am having insomnia and getting brain zaps due to anti depressant given to me by a doctor , I sleep just 2 hours at night , and whenever I try to nap in the afternoon, it’s as if my brain is stopping me from that

I really don’t know what to do at this moment , as I am scared of going to the hospital

Boil banana or ripe Plantain in water for not more than 10 minutes. Drink the water. I heard it works wonders for sleep but I haven't tried it.

igbowoman:
Don't stop antidepressants just like that
The doses have to be tapered off by your doctor before you stop
Go and see the doctor that placed you on it and tell him/ her of your symptoms.
Don't heed any advice anyone gives you here besides this

I'm a medical doctor and I concur with you...

Op take this advice...

You are struggling with two things:
1. The depression
2. The dependence you have developed for the antidepressants.

Gloriouspraise:
I am having insomnia and getting brain zaps due to anti depressant given to me by a doctor , I sleep just 2 hours at night , and whenever I try to nap in the afternoon, it’s as if my brain is stopping me from that

I really don’t know what to do at this moment , as I am scared of going to the hospital

Hope you have stopped the medication?

olarhtunji:


Bro you’re not alone on this drug side effect issue. It’s a constant battle. Let’s talk and share opinion on how to help ourselves.

I wish there was a support group for this sort of situations where we can share things like this and seek help

Gloriouspraise:
I am having insomnia and getting brain zaps due to anti depressant given to me by a doctor , I sleep just 2 hours at night , and whenever I try to nap in the afternoon, it’s as if my brain is stopping me from that

I really don’t know what to do at this moment , as I am scared of going to the hospital

I think you should endure the withdrawal symptoms and get through the entire process after which I advise that you never use anti-depressants again.

Don't fail to be praying for your head and mind o, cos you really need prayers at this point.

Gloriouspraise:
I am having insomnia and getting brain zaps due to anti depressant giHiven to me by a doctor , I sleep just 2 hours at night , and whenever I try to nap in the afternoon, it’s as if my brain is stopping me from that

I really don’t know what to do at this moment , as I am scared of going to the hospital

Anti depressants are of different types Some are Imipraimme, Zoloft etc There could be withdrawal effects in some. What they do is to control the chemical imbalance caused by anxiety and depression. However Amitriptyline is safe and can be stopped any time.No dependence at all. It will make you sleep and you may have to start to reduce the dosage if you sleep too much. YOU will be okay my brother

Gloriouspraise:
I am having insomnia and getting brain zaps due to anti depressant given to me by a doctor , I sleep just 2 hours at night , and whenever I try to nap in the afternoon, it’s as if my brain is stopping me from that

I really don’t know what to do at this moment , as I am scared of going to the hospital

Buy piriton and take 2 tabs , please don't ignore. It is just 50naira per sachet.

dajor2:
So we should fry Sand?

With your comment, I had to quickly check when you registered on NL and guess what ?

I wasn't disappointed.

Why would anti depressant be administered for insomnia

Gradually reduce the dosage & don't stop abruptly...might take like 6months to wear off.
Sorry bro was once in your shoes.

Jacobx007:
I have been on Amitriptyline for almost 10 years now, the first day I missed a dose i nearly died.
Now am afraid to stop, even the doctor that placed me on it has died.
Buying the drug is always a challenge cos I don't have prescription.
Hope I can find a solution here

what the Bleep... Jigger that drug almost kill me ... If start withdrawal plan ...now Na one hausa drug I they take call kuskura it seems less effective,cheap and have no hullucigenic effect

I also had relapse when l withdrew from my antidepressants. It's a very terrible experience

Gloriouspraise:
I am having insomnia and getting brain zaps due to anti depressant given to me by a doctor , I sleep just 2 hours at night , and whenever I try to nap in the afternoon, it’s as if my brain is stopping me from that

I really don’t know what to do at this moment , as I am scared of going to the hospital

Have you tried reading the power of now?

FalseProphet1:
I see dark forces around you trying to make you run mad, I see an angel of God standing very close to you to help you, but your sins are making it impossible for him to do anything, I see the mercy of God extended to you, I see you getting back in your feet.

This I have seen.

You have a big problem I swear. Nothing positive comes out of you. Negative entity

Jacobx007:
I have been on Amitriptyline for almost 10 years now, the first day I missed a dose i nearly died.
Now am afraid to stop, even the doctor that placed me on it has died.
Buying the drug is always a challenge cos I don't have prescription.
Hope I can find a solution here

and you didn't bother talking with another doctor?

Gloriouspraise:
I am having insomnia and getting brain zaps due to anti depressant given to me by a doctor , I sleep just 2 hours at night , and whenever I try to nap in the afternoon, it’s as if my brain is stopping me from that

I really don’t know what to do at this moment , as I am scared of going to the hospital

am I the only person who don't understand what you mean

Stop it

U didn't tell us the demonic drug u were addicted to...

Insomnia, I don't just know how to overcome it. I envy people who will just hit the bed till the next morning.

If sleep by 8 or 9pm on the dot,and I get to do my first turning on the bed by 11pm, I don't get to sleep till day break. That has always been my case...even if I take some sleep inducing drugs....it gets worse.

Some times l'm tempted to look for profopol to aid sleep but I don't want to go the Michael Jackson way...so me and insomnia dey manage ourselve like that.

MyExpression:


Not a week o.

Just make up your mind to experience it for like a month straight up.

That's how I broke free from *grass*.

It wasn't an easy feel but I got used to the adverse rxn when I first broke free from TM, after it was banned and became expensive.

I told myself that I wasn't an addict and ill never buy stuff I used to buy one tab for 50naira, now 250 box.
I jejely resigned from it.
I no go waste my salary for anti-depressant drug wey nobody send me.
No be like say I kukuma dey depressed before...na just peer cruise.

@bolded

I run tramz wen 1 satchet of 225 na #50..

Last year during lockdown 1 tab became #500 na there yawa gazz,,, i begin look for how to balance the equation wit other trips but no way,,,, i run coco to sleep well, for where,,, na money i dey burn,,, i try reph e no still work,,,, after 2 weeks i no fit hold am again,,,,, no business and money don finish for hand,,,

I use vex carry ATM card face bank, reach there slot my card to withdraw money buy trams,,,, Lo and Behold naso First Bank swallow my ATM card


Make i stop here first,,,,, the matter too long

First, don't give up. No matter what just be optimistic and yes, renew your faith in God. Believe this phase of your life will become history.

Since you have already stopped and started bearing the brunt of the withdrawal syndrome, is it necessary to go back again? Chances are that it won't be easy to reduce the dosage and one might even need to up the doses to get any relief.

Time to start other healthier alternatives.

Try to eat good food, lots of vitamins ( if possible buy good multivitamin like Centrum - abeg ask your doctor before you proceed with this ), drink enough water, go out , laugh, live and avoid drama.

Deep breathing exercises, running or other physical exercises and try not to fret about things especially your condition.

One day, you will shut your eyes and open your eyes only to see you have slept 7hrs straight without any medication.

You will get past this as long as you are optimistic. I really hope you don't have to go back to the medication. I don't wish them on my enemy. May God grant you everything you need to overcome this fast.

Doctors in the House, please have a heart and don't be quick to prescribe anti depressants to your patients. If necessary at least be open and discuss risks and expectations with your patients.

Not a doctor... but this I know ... your body can detox itself ... but you need to make up your mind to face the fallout. I personally know people who came off of serious drug addiction cold turkey ... but they bore the pains and sufferings that came with the withdrawal. I can almost guarantee you... should you go to a hospital or doctor ... they would either pump you up with another drug .... or reduce the dosage.

teeste:


Buy piriton and take 2 tabs , please don't ignore. It is just 50naira per sachet.

See you ooooo..... Pritone wey no get power to subdue many anti depressant drugs.....

Oga if u never run levels and later withdraw damning the side effects and consequences you no go understand....


Water melon daily helps alot....

Gloriouspraise:
I am having insomnia and getting brain zaps due to anti depressant given to me by a doctor , I sleep just 2 hours at night , and whenever I try to nap in the afternoon, it’s as if my brain is stopping me from that

I really don’t know what to do at this moment , as I am scared of going to the hospital

Hang in there you should be fine in few days. drink lots of water, cold shower, fruits. As long as you don't go back to the drugs again you should be fine in a week.

Professorcplus:

I almost regretted taking the drug prescription. But the deed has been done...
Sometimes it feels like your brain is shaking like gelly fish, you won't be able to concentrate especially when still and reading or pressing phone. If you stay in a quite place without movement it can occur like some like electric.

The only thing I did was avoid any mental tasking work to reduce the occurance. It might take month, years but stop the drug for once bear the unpleasant experience till it gradually fade away and make sure you eat lots of proteins and vitamin and fruits for your brain to have more glucose.

You are talking about brain zaps
I get it too

Gloriouspraise:
I am having insomnia and getting brain zaps due to anti depressant given to me by a doctor , I sleep just 2 hours at night , and whenever I try to nap in the afternoon, it’s as if my brain is stopping me from that

I really don’t know what to do at this moment , as I am scared of going to the hospital

I think the first Error was constant use of antidepressant. Doctors usually will advise you shouldn't take any for more than 7 days at a stretch. This will make your System get used to only getting some sleep with the drug. But since you're hooked, I think your doctor should be the best person to consult because withdrawing it's usage suddenly may not be in your best interest which I believe is the cause of your brain zap when you try to nap without the drug.

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Gloriouspraise:
I am having insomnia and getting brain zaps due to anti depressant given to me by a doctor , I sleep just 2 hours at night , and whenever I try to nap in the afternoon, it’s as if my brain is stopping me from that

I really don’t know what to do at this moment , as I am scared of going to the hospital

Whenever u go to a hospital kindly keep at the back of ur mind not every doctor knows what they are doing. Some are there to Learn and experiment and will gladly use u as a guinea pig.

2., to be on the safe side have more than one doctor and see a consultant or specialist to compare diagnosis b4 accepting any treatment or drugs. Medicine is very broad and it’s only or usually experienced old hands that know better or know their limits and can direct u to better hands.

I come from a medical family so I know abit Of what I’m saying.

For sleeping try....soaking garri with pear ( not avocado pear) preferably in the afternoon.

Get a book and read while lying on your bed, avoid pressing your phone especially at night(switch off).

Sleep early, possibly b4 9pm.

Have physical exercise for like 30minutes above.

I think a stronger foam would be best for you instead of a soft one.

Avoid anything noise too. I hope this helps you sleep better