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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malibumark 09/02/2017

my mind keeps badgering me when I try and get some rest..

I seem to be better when I am busy - but I want some downtime from being me.

Some rest time. Maybe I will contact my Dr. I don't want to take drugs. I feel as though

a glass of port or wine or something like it might help me just take a break from me

but I don't know.

I hope you guys are having a good day.

Peace,

Mark

SensitiveHoboLady 09/03/2017

I have positive things going on in my life but I STILL have trouble with sleep. I hate that I'm relying on Ambien a few times each week but it's the only thing that allows me to feel refreshed and full of solid rest to get through my next day. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever be able to manage the sleep thing without meds.

Hope you can find some solutions soon Mark. Is there a new book series you could try getting into? Something away from computers and screens etc?

malibumark 09/03/2017

good ideas. I'd like to go screen free for a week if I could.

noah1989 09/04/2017

I was afraid to talk to my psychiatrist about sleeping pills too but she prescribed me trazadone. I don't feel groggy in the morning, I don't feel high when I take it or anything. It just allows me to fall asleep - something I had problems with for a few years. I didn't realize how badly lack of sleep was affecting me until I started taking that pill. Just thought I'd let you know of my positive experience in case you ever get to the point where you want to try a pill.

malibumark 09/04/2017

thanks noah!

irishwriter 09/04/2017

I hope you're able to get some rest soon. hugs

malibumark 09/04/2017

thanks irish! :) things are better now. :)

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