When I feel mania coming I take sleeping pills so I sleep. I think getting proper sleep is one of our best tools in managing bipolar.

No sleep and and a twelve hour shift is a mega challenge..

Sleep management has become the most important thing to manage in my bipolar journey. I have learned how my body ticks and how poorly I perform, behave, emote, etc when ive gotten no sleep. For that reason, ive had to incorporate an Ambien prn into meds so that I can stop the cycle of insomnia before it becomes hypomania.

Your working hours seem to play a big role. Can you express to a leader that you need a day off between shift changes for manageable management of your sleep? Its good you are devoted to your job but try and remember to speak up and be able to advocate for yourself when conditions require it. Thats a sign of strength.

Hugs.

sending strength and good wishes that you can regroup and ground yourself. sending peace.

Hey y’all,
I take remron for sleep every night just the past few nights I haven’t been able to take it due to my work schedule.. I work
Monday, Tuesday off Wednesday-Thursday, work Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
12 hour shifts! I’ll be okay

Glad you’ve got two days off together midweek. I worked 25 years of retail hours so I understand how much balance is required. Best wishes

I hope that you are able to have a good sleep soon.... Big hug....xo