Why do I still have sleep disturbances on SSRI after six months?

[BenjaminXM]

I’ve been taking a low-dose SSRI for about six months now, and I’ve noticed my sleep has gotten a lot lighter and more fragmented. I wake up feeling like I barely slept, even when I get a full eight hours. Has anyone else experienced this kind of persistent sleep disturbance from their medication?

[VioletYB]

Yep, I know the feeling. I was on a low dose of an SSRI and my sleep got light and fragmented for months. I’d fall asleep but wake at 2 or 3 a.m., feel like I barely slept even after eight hours. It lasted longer than I expected.

[Ryan4]

It was weird to connect it to the meds, because nothing else changed. Part of me thinks it’s the drug changing sleep architecture, but I’m not sure.

[Eric.B]

I tried keeping a simple sleep diary, noting when I woke up, caffeine, screen time, and workouts. It didn’t fix it, but it helped me notice patterns. I talked to my doctor about it and we considered timing and dose, but results were mixed and it’s still ongoing.

[EricH]

Not sure this is the real problem, but have you noticed any other symptoms at night like restlessness or vivid dreaming?