hypersomniac: Hypersomnia, brain fog & fatigue

[hypersomniac]

Hi all,

Was on Paxil for 8 months for Somatization, Chronic Pelvic Pain which struck 4 years back....now I am suffering from Hypersomnia for last two years after stopping Paxil. Could Paxil withdrawal lead to hypersomnia or it could be depression that is causing Hypersomnia? Has anyone else experienced hypersomnia post stopping Paxil or anyone diagnosed with depression having Hypersomnia?? Please help. Hypersomnia is hell.

 

 

Regards,

Hypersomniac

[Gridley]

Hello, hypersomniac, and welcome to SA.  I'm sorry you're suffering with this.

 

This link has two members reporting hypersomnia connected to antidepressant withdrawal.

Hypersomnia (sleeping a lot) - Surviving Antidepressants

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[hypersomniac]

Thanks