https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/read-this-it-s-helping-me/m-p/471809#M40191 I can also recommend “why we sleep” by Matthew Walker - it was recommended to me by my psychologist when we spoke about my sleep habits/patterns. Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:24:18 GMT smallwolf 2019-11-15T10:24:18Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/read-this-it-s-helping-me/m-p/471807#M40189 <P>I highly recommend reading “why we sleep” by Matthew Walker. <BR /> the importance of rest and sleep just can’t be overlooked. <BR /> I have just recently started antidepressants, after trying to manage without them for most of the year. I’ve been reading, and trying to prioritise healthy eating and enough sleep.</P> <P>also important and fascinating, helpful books are </P> <P>“good to go” by Christie Aschwanden about the science of recovery (focusses on the physical but does not at all overlook the intertwined nature of mental and physical being)</P> <P>”can you die of a broken heart” by cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp.</P> <P> </P> <P>also, how quickly can SNRI meds start to effect a person? Within days? Positively or side effects...</P> Thu, 14 Nov 2019 21:17:22 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/read-this-it-s-helping-me/m-p/471807#M40189 Marema 2019-11-14T21:17:22Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/read-this-it-s-helping-me/m-p/471808#M40190 <P>I'm on an SNRI - been on it for about 10 years. So my recollection of when I started is a bit dusty.</P> <P>That said, initially I remember feeling a bit spacey. That lasted a while, perhaps a week. Eventually I started feeling better. Three weeks or so into it I remember feeling much better. </P> <P>Side effects for me were that I would bruise easily, jaw clenching, feeling a bit "foggy" at times, and at times some sexual side effects (sometimes ED, generally lowered libido). That said the SNRI helped me through quite a nasty patch.</P> <P>Currently I'm weaning off it very slowly, using a compounding chemist to make custom doses. So far I'm on a very low dose now (basically a tenth of what I used to be on) and feeling mostly okay.</P> <P>Sleep is important! Makes a huge difference. <BR /> I work as a jazz guitarist at nights so unfortunately I miss out on good sleep frequently, but when I get a good sleep, it's wonderful!</P> <P>Aaron</P> Fri, 15 Nov 2019 01:19:17 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/read-this-it-s-helping-me/m-p/471808#M40190 rhinoceros 2019-11-15T01:19:17Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/read-this-it-s-helping-me/m-p/471809#M40191 I can also recommend “why we sleep” by Matthew Walker - it was recommended to me by my psychologist when we spoke about my sleep habits/patterns. Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:24:18 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/read-this-it-s-helping-me/m-p/471809#M40191 smallwolf 2019-11-15T10:24:18Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/read-this-it-s-helping-me/m-p/471810#M40192 <P>Thanks for your replies guys!</P> <P>I really hope some more people will take advantage of reading these books. </P> Sat, 16 Nov 2019 06:01:12 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/read-this-it-s-helping-me/m-p/471810#M40192 Marema 2019-11-16T06:01:12Z