yes, it is possible that last time, my "bouts" were worse and more frequent during peak hours and that i did not notice that. i don't remember if i had them at night right now.

still, the effects this time and last time were different. this time i am not having the breathing problems, and the chest pain was constant and continuous without change in severity other than the very gradual over the course of 24 hours. i wondered if the intercostal muscles were tensed up or something, it was more widespread, even up under the collarbone. i even tried massage with incense/arnica (to no avail).

last time the pain was in discrete bouts that lasted several minutes to half an hour, with some recovery ensuing. then ok for a while as long as i didn't "exert" myself in any way. the feelings were of chest tightness toward the center, as though someone were clenching a fist behind the sternum. there may also have been times of mild discomfort i don't recall. but the point is, it came and went, and was accompanied by respiratory distress. a different thing.

still having dreams. i woke up every 2 hours last night. after almost every dream cycle probably. remembered dream each time. but what i am missing is the LUCID dreams = dreaming while aware you are dreaming. you can interact with your subconscious then.

Hear ye, hear ye! You said it.

thanks. it is indeed a relief to find an explanation that makes sense.

This is day 14 total on Zoloft, of which day 7 at 50 mg. it's confusing coz i shifted forward by 12 hours at one point, in order to take it in the morning in stead of at night.

I hope you get some more good sleep Mari!

(((hugs)))

~ waves ~