Science Questions

I stopped taking antidepressants a while ago. After two weeks I couldn't sleep all night and then wouldn't be tired in the day. My doctor was mystified as prior to that my sleep had been really good. I also noticed that it was only happening on certain days of the week. This led me to think that it might be something I was eating, and I think I have become intolerant to refined sugar. Debbie

I have to admit that I haven't heard of this. Some antidepressants stimulate appetite and a lot of the food we eat can be sweet things. This packs an energy punch which may cause you to stay awake. Other than that, I have to say that I'm as mystified as your doctor on this one!

January 2005