Lack Of Sleep!!!
November 21, 2009 1:22pm
I haven't been able to sleep all night. It happens all the time. It's 5 am. I took 2 clonazepam, then another 2, then …
Winslet 
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About Me
Winslet
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About Me
I have Bipolar and other Illnessess. I am here for support myself and to support others when I am able. Also to gather more insight into my illness. I own 2 old horses which require pallative care, I use to ride alot when I was younger. I live on a farm. I kayak when I can. I live near the beach and I find it peaceful. I have difficulty functioning most days. I do the best I can
I have Bipolar and other Illnessess. I am here for support myself and to support others when I am able. Also to gather more insight into my illness. I own 2 old horses which require pallative care, I use to ride alot when I was younger. I live on a farm. I kayak when I can. I live near the beach and I find it peaceful. I have difficulty functioning most days. I do the best I can
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I am writing 2 books have written 27 chapters of a book so far. It along with many bits and pieces of info are currently sitting on the shelf waiting to put together when Im up to it again. I teach art/craft class to kids when Im able
I am writing 2 books have written 27 chapters of a book so far. It along with many bits and pieces of
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CHOCOLATE!!!
November 21, 2009 6:32am
Stuff it. I have decided if I have to struggle through the day.
I should allow myself to do something I enjoy and that's each CHOCOLATE.
Im …
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Journal Entry for November 14, 2009
November 14, 2009 1:18pm
Silly me, went off my meds for a few days(I cant remember why) and crashed. Last night I restarted the Lamictal and guess what. Up, down, …
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Winslet I do struggle until my meds kick in around 7 am. I am a business owner and have employees that count on my ability to lead them. It does become overwhelming at times and some days I really struggle to stay productive, usually the days I slept very little.
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I SEE THAT YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE CHOCOLATE CLUB...WELCCOME! THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE THIS MORNING. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW YOU AS A FRIEND. BE WELL AND HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY.
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Good evening, morning to you Win, hope your Sunday was enjoyable and I know where you are coming from with the sleep. 5 hours seems to be my average and that is with sleep meds.
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it's nice to get some sleep ... even if it's less than 8 hours, some is better than none. Here's to seeing some relief soon.
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chamomile tea?
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Close Bipolar Disorder
I have Bipolar. I have tried many medications then I can be bothered listing.
Close Depression
bipolar depression.....grrr
Treatments
- Cymbalta Not Working
- blackouts, couldn't get out of bed and was peeing my self, lost reality didn't know who i was,
- Effexor Working / Worked
- Miss it terribly at times. Cycling was worse, attempted suicide with the depression, attempted flying of the roof 3 times with mania. I miss the freedom of the mania. It was higher than usual.
- Geodon Somewhat Helpful
- GP overdosed me on it accidently. Wasn't game to re-try it after that. Was on medication for a stomach ulcer. the ulcer medication stopped the Geoden from passing through my liver causing it to build up to a toxic level.
- Lexapro Not Working
- nausea, vomiting, rapid cycling and higher then usual elevation. difficulty moving legs, restless legs, blurry vivion, tremor
- Paxil Not Working
- didn't do anything.
- Seroquel Not Working
- made me sleep & sleep & sleep. couldn't really do anyhting because it made me lethargic. felt blunt and withdrawn socialy
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- My Mum is great. I have an acceptive family. can be difficult at times.
- Writing Working / Worked
- Should do it more often!
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- restless legs and insomnia extreme. worked well for social and general anxiety and depression.
Open Insomnia
I have Insomnia
