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.
how can i learn to sleep at night i have gotten into the habit of lying on the couch in the afternoon full of benadryl and taking a 2 hr nap but i do not sleep at night maybe a couple of hrs as soon as i lie down i become wide awake i keep my eyes closed also have gotten into the habiot of staying in bed late in the morning i want to go back to sleep but cannot stay in bed until 10 am i cannot sleep at night take 10 mg of haldol benadryl and still cannot sleep it is getting to be nervewracking any advice would be appreciated thanks
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One day runs into the next I can't seem to keep them straightBut i do know it's Tuesday and I start to clean my landord's place again so it'll keep me going although I take breaks more often nowHe doesn't mind and I gwt it doneI hope that you have a good day and can get done what you need toBig hugz sent..Xo
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Good day to everyone...Well sort of day...I'm still waiting to sleepI think I will soonI got a few things done yesterday...Pushing through and I hope to do the same todayI've been low so everything at this point is one big effortHopefully that will change before longSending hugs...Have a good day!...xo
Start by making your bedroom a peaceful place to sleep, and only sleep. No distractions, no TV or Computer or bright lights or noises. If your alarm clock has a light on it, turn to face away from the bed. Keep the room cool in both summer and winter, if it's too warm it's harder to sleep. Use blankets to keep you warm. In winter wear socks to bed if your cold, studies show that body heat is lost mostly through extremities, wearing socks to bed raises your body temp and helps you fall asleep faster.
Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each day. It doesn't mean you have to strive for 8 hours per night, set a reasonable time that you think works for you. Build a routine around going to bed. Doing relaxation exercises or deep breathing exercises before you get in bed can help your body and mind relax. Stop any stimulant 3 - 4 hours before bedtime, i.e. caffeine, chocolate, spicy food, etc. Stop liquids 2 hours before bed.
Schedule your meds around your bedtime. Benadryl when taken too frequently or having been used for a long time can cause you to be jittery or agitated as opposed to sleepy, it also dries your whole body out from the inside to the outside and is not good to take large amounts of everyday.
Its not easy to get your Sleep Hygiene in check, and it can take a while, so you have to be willing to stick to it. Laying in bed when your not sleepy to get your brain back on a schedule....well most people want to get up and do something...Don't. Just lay there and rest, close your eyes and think of peaceful thoughts. A sound machine can be very useful, or other "white noise" like a small fan. Think of peaceful things, keep your eyes closed and picture each individual piece of your body from each toe all the way up to each ear relaxing.
Most people eventually fall asleep, and as the nights go on, doing the same ritual over and over, it takes less time and you fall into a routine. Don't nap during the day at all. If you get drowsy during the day get up and go take a walk or take a shower, do something to wake yourself up. Save the sleeping for nighttime.
Take care,
Kat