Could my antidepressants contribute to my central SA?

Also, is sleep apnea why I get the 'yawns' in the afternoons? It's bad today!

Thanks!

Kimberly

cimmaryn wrote:

Could my antidepressants contribute to my central SA?

Also, is sleep apnea why I get the 'yawns' in the afternoons? It's bad today!

Thanks!

Kimberly

Hi Kimberly!

That is an interesting question.  I think it would depend on which one you used and how your particular brain used the change in the neurotransmitter balance which resulted.

The only thing I know for sure its that SSRIs tend to reduce the ammount of REM time.  I suppose that would mean that neuroregeneration would slow a bit and recovery of brain function would take a bit longer but that is probably way compensated by the fact that the neurotransmitters keep the existing cells functioning so there is less loss.

My sleepiness seems to relate to two main things.  First, how well the machine worked.  If I have a cold or alergy it does not work as well.  I am wise to sleep on my side during those times.  Second I find that if I have a lot of demanding activity I tend to have more sleepiness.  This seems to accrue if I have several busy days in a row and can only be reversed by less stressful times so far that I have found.

Of course, it may be that the people or animals arround you yawn.

Todzo