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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Calling all insomniacs

tats69
tats69
Was wondering if the bipolar insomniacs would share with me what med/s help with your insomnia. I take lamictal, neurontin, klonopin in am afternoon and pm at the moment. None of which ever have a sedating affect for me. I've been having alot of trouble falling asleep and staying asleep.
ZanyBeeper
ZanyBeeper
I ain't really got no meds to help ya out with, but I will talk to ya. Sorry you can't sleep. Sleep is overrated anyways lol.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Seroquel!!! knocks me out cold.
tats69
tats69
LOL Zany I do believe you are right!!!

I was thinking seroquel, but it makes me pack on those pounds...ugh
beckyp
beckyp
Ambien CR and 1mg Klonopin at night works for me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yeah, seroquel does that. But maybe you can have an emergency dosage? I keep it on the side just in case.
Unwell
Unwell
im on lamictal, seroquel, valium, ativan, kolonpin.

kolonpin makes me sleep, but i feel too weird in the morning, dont take it. ativan sucks.

i like valium if i take enough i'll get to sleep eventually. only take it when i need it for my fucked up nerves.
ZanyBeeper
ZanyBeeper
Ugh!! I gained 35 nasty pounds on Seroquel. SIGH.
Unwell
Unwell
hate when i mispell a word. i think its kolonipin. if not, never mind.
tats69
tats69
I was going to put a bug in the pdocs ear about ambien. Not for everynight but for these nights I've been having lately. I'm really hoping he agrees.

Benzo's don't make me sleepy, just takes the edge off the anxiety. Have taken klonopin for over ten years now.

Zany I think I gained about the same a few years ago when I was given seroquel. Then we struggle with depression over the weight gain...yes a big sigh for that one!
jeansmind
jeansmind
My pdoc told me to take my lithium double dose in the evenings instead of the mornings since it was making me turn into a zombie during the day, and now I sleep 10-12 hours and wake up very groggy. I know this doesnt help, but maybe you should talk to your doc about this!!!!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
a Xanax will have me sleep for acouple hours. I'm going to try the natural supplement melatonin after I speak with pharmacist about it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I take Lamictal and about 300mg of Trazadone. Works pretty well for the most part unless I am doing what I have been doing today which is chasing the crazy racing thoughts in my head
ZanyBeeper
ZanyBeeper
Those crazy racing thoughts are hell. Sorry you are having to go through that hon. It'll get better. Ya just have to wait long enough. If I don't like my mood, I can hang around a while and it will probably change. lol
deleted_user
deleted_user
I try to walk in the evenings I think it helps me to sleep better at night.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Seroquel is good at inducing sleep.

But you know what else it's good for? It's absolutely bloody fantastic at packing on the kilos! Just ask my butt.
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