Well, I've made it to the end of yet another work day. No stimulants today. 5th day off of Xyrem. I did notice some more difference throughout the day in my level of sleepiness. It definitely appears to be returning to its old ways - ever so slowly.

Adding to the uncertainty of all of this is the fact that I am starting to slip back into being depressed about life in general. I know depression can cause a person to feel tired and sleepy and fatigued, so I suppose there's even the possibility that the sleepiness I'm noticing now is from being depressed and not from my Xyrem-free/stimulant-free body. Who knows. I don't think I'm all that depressed yet, so I'm fairly certain it is the N/IH and not depression. Time will tell.

1 Comment

1. Unknown on July 8, 2009 at 6:13 PM

   I know what it feels like to be tired and depressed all the time. I use to work a lot and felt as if I never had time for anything else. I was addicted to lexapro and other SSRIs for over 5 years. I'm finally free of all these prescription drugs the doctors kept feeding me. I found out the best way to live is to live naturally. Don't be tricked into thinking all these drugs are good for you. That's what those drug companies and doctors want you to believe. You must do your own research before you start taking anything. I was able to ween off my prescriptions through natural methods such as excerise, plenty of rest, and proper diet. That might have been just what I needed all this time. I feel a million times better.