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.
Does anyone w bipolar experience falling asleep while you're practically standing up?
tommymott
Yes, but in my case it's been caused by medication, not bipolar.
silentstorm87
I do also, but I'm not on medication. It usually only happens during times of depression or stress.
starfish
I am taking several different medications, but when that happens to me, it's usually when I'm more tired than usual. Especially if you have just started a new medication or stopped one, that could be why. But there could be other problems, too, so if it persists, I would see my dr. about it just to be sure.
iwontbackdown1
no
irishwriter
Yes sometimes i am so tired that if i close my eyes i can grab a couple of minutes sleep while standing up. but then i only sleep about four hours a night so it has to be made up somewhere!
chris138
I had a problem getting tired while driving..yea I know..major problem. I found out I had sleep apnea and did a sleep study and got a CPAP mask....maybe you have sleep apnea? Just a thought.
acuriousfish
like others have said I don't think this is a bipolar thing (unless you get major sleep deprivation) and it's more likely to be narcolepsy or med based.
mlr0853
not now, but I was allergic to a medication and was a walking zombie....could be medcation, could be the time of day you take medication. maybe ask pdoc if you can take at night. take care
SunCloudJD
I've never had this or heard of it in relation to bipolar.... xo
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