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.
I have chronic insomnia. Sleep induction problem is not easy to control. Last night i took zanax melatonin and triazolam but it took more than 1h until i can fall asleep.
Bcz of the meds I always sleepy inthe morning. And frequently take naps. I know it will disrupt night sleep but cant work without nap and caffeine.
What do i start to change?
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
Don't nap after about 2pm
Caffeine can be a huge problem..... If you want to nap longer splash cold water on your face and take a little walk
Once you change your routine and stop the caffeine your sleep may come a lot easier
Melatonin can have a rebound effect.... Don't take it all the time or it can really effect being able to sleep
It's frustrating I know.... Big hug.... xo
I follow a bipolar 'channel' on Reddit and someone posted wearing their Apple watch to track sleep. It doesn't help you sleep but it was interesting to see it visually only getting 3-4 hrs of sleep on average.
I too was napping daily during lunch and have now been going to lay in bed early instead by 7pm.
Sorry you can't sleep "/