Janelu

I was diagnosed with breast cancer last October, I was so distressed that my doctor put me on Zoloft saying that it would help me deal with my disease and would also help me loose weight. In addition, I couldn't get a nights sleep, I would be exhausted at 8:00 p.m. and wide awake by midnight. Then at about 5:00 a.m. I would fall asleep and wake as late as noon. My doctor then suggested that I take Ambien to help me sleep. About two weeks ago I questioned my husband as to why some lights had been turned off and furniture moved. He was surprised to realize that I had no memory of being up during the night on several occasions, one of which he actually said we had a conversation. He believed that I was awake. Actually I guess I was sleep walking. Fortunately, I never left the house in my vehicle, he was parking behind my vehicle since there were days when I wouldn't leave the house. As an accountant I was asked to help audit the local Chamber of Commerce books... what had once been a simple task now became almost impossible. There were days when I couldn't convince myself to take a shower, then dressing was a major chore. Sometimes I would find myself staring at my hanging clothes, unable to make a decision about what sweatshirt to wear. Okay, I had had enough! Cold Turkey I quit both medications. Since then I have had "shocks" and "disconnected thoughts." Scared that I had developed a neurological disorder and unable to discribe what was happening to my husband, I decided to get on the web and do some research. I went to google and in a moment of clarity, typed "brain shutters" because I was making a desperate attempt to describe what has been happening to me. Amazed, Google found one hit and that's how I found your postings. Now at least I know I'm not alone and that I'm not crazy!

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Janelu
Eagle Lake, Texas

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Janelu
Eagle Lake, Texas