i went from thinking it was all psychological to thinking it was all psychiatric and now i am moving again. the answer is they need to work one with the other, more in some instances than others. due to bipolar disorder i was prescribed. four out of five sisters one of which was my mother ended with senile dementia.. my mother had problems sleeping since about 40. by age about 79 she would go all day about demons sticking machetes up her vagina and other terrible things. This lasted for about 4 years when she died. I was diagnosed bipolar and slept with ativan and was prescribed lithium. a lithium intoxication sent me to the hospital after a period of about a month during which I was not sleeping practically at all. after i began the dis intoxication i went hoe with another medication but soon the wheels in my mind threatened not to let me sleep. the psychiatrist prescribed risperidone, which is used for autistic persons, and so far the bats in the cave are dormant.

My aunt and ex are both bi polar. It’s tough to handle I know. Alzheimer’s also runs on my moms side. The few to make it past 65 anyways. I’ve never feared death since most of my family checked out early, I lived a fun life. Crazy and stupid sure but fun none the less. With this depression and anxiety I’m suddenly afraid. I’m not having fun anymore every aspect of my life is screwed up in one way or another. I was prescribed lexapro but couldn’t get past the side effects and since it’s the least potent one I’m not sure the others will work either. But this site has helped me a lot. People like you sharing your experiences and knowing that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel is what keeps me going

It's 4 a.m. sure was nice to read your posts. Because I can't sleep either. I have been on sleeping pills for 30 yrs, or I don't sleep. EXCEPT FOR ONE YEAR. I was cleaning up a rat hole of a house I lived in. Worked my butt off. It was a full time job. Shampooing carpets, washing walls. Painting, wallpapering. Planting flowers, planting grass seed. Painting outside of house... That whole YEAR NEVER DID I TAKE A SLEEPING PILL. And my doctor said when I was put on them that I would always and forever need them. So I know being physically tired WORKS. That house my ex bought SO cheap, it is worth 3 times more now. Got done working my ass off, and needed sleeping pills again. They say excercise,,,who wants to do that? Not me. I know a person has to be physically tired. But with meds and and mental illness, it's rough.

Hi- I have a friend suffering from depression and anxiety. Counselling and support group had been a big help for her to go on each day. My other friend has sleeping problems due to depression. Sometimes she would not sleep for 3 days, she’s cranky and this problem is affecting her marriage negatively. She spoke with her doctor and prescribed her sleeping pills, she said she is getting to start better now. Please have a talk with your doctor and I hope you can get the help that you need.

I’m glad you found this group, this will help you not to feel alone. Keep on posting, we are here for you. Take care, you are in my prayers.

I can relate to thinking about issues at night. Tonight I told myself the 23rd psalm and the 91st psalm is also helpful, if your religious or believe in God it may help you. Also, like you I try to keep my mind busy. Many people say most things we worry about don't happen.