Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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TC40 09/08/2013

Ican't sleep and i am feeling awful....so anxious and irritable. I feel like i can't stop moving (in my shoulders) and my mind will NOT shut off. I will end up sleeping in my recliner again. My dr never called me back. I wish i could just fall asleep and not wake up.

irishwriter 09/08/2013

know the feeling. I do hope you get some good rest but then wake up to a better day. big hug

tommymott 09/08/2013

Sleep is good but not on a permanent basis. I've had 4 hours sleep now and will nap later. That works for me. Do you have a relaxer, tranquilizer, Benadryl, xanax? I've never been shy about using what helps. I hope you find the help you need.

tats69 09/08/2013

I hate when I have trouble sleeping too it totally just screws up everything but it will pass. Hopefully that doc will call you and get this prob straightened out for you.

In the mean time...take anything you have for the anxiety, warm baths, hot teas(no caffeine) rub lotion all over yourself......lots of self soothing will help slow you down a bit and relax you.....of you like a certain scent buy a candle or incense or something you find relaxing and use that.....I totally believe in essential oils and have a burner for them and even apply them behind my earlobes......I settle right down when I do!!

I hope you find some peace soon....ox

deleted_user 09/08/2013

I use to take trazadone, an old antidepressant, that doesn't really work for treating depression, but a major side effect is drowsiness, this worked great for me, took about 400mg. with 1 mg. of clonopin.
Had a major depressive episode, and now take 45mg. of remuron and 1 mg. of clonopin at night and sleep well. Hope u find something that works for you.

nickpc20001 09/08/2013

Sleep is very important with us bipolar people. It has been proven that a normal cycle of sleep helps sooo much. I am currently taking restoril at night to help me sleep. It's a benzo but it puts you in a trancey like state as well. You might want to ask your doctor about it. I have tried just about all sleep meds and that is the best one so far. diffusing lavender essential oil can help as well. Good Luck..

evildoer 09/08/2013

I've been waking up several times during the night and taking more sleep medicine, either benedryl or clonopin. I'm kinda worried about the habit...

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