Vanessa, Thanks for this. I has suspected this, since people very close to me have been treated for serious depression. But I had a doctor (who I generally trust a lot, esp. regarding medications) give me Amitriptyline to use as a sleeping aid. He said to use it "as needed." Since it didn't really do anything except make me groggy the next day, I quit and switch to Ambien, which works a little better. Still takes a while to fall asleep, but at least no after-effects.

I guess this is partly why we are here --to share experiences and information when we can.

Mike