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 can't sleep. Can't shut my mind off. Any advice?
tommymott
What has always worked for me is something calming like an anti-psychotic, tranquilizer or OTC valerian.
got2breal
If you are going through a manic stage the mind races like that and the only think that helps me is my night meds, Lamictal, seriqual, Ativan
got2breal
Seroquel is the correct spelling.
theatrediva
Yes I hate that! I couldnt sleep for the longest time because I would lay there every night while my fiance sleeps soundly next to me and my mind just rambles for hours. The only thing that helped was Benadryl since my doc wouldnt give me a sleep aid. That and I quit drinking any soda before bed.
beckyp
I take a klonopin occasionally when I can't sleep. Another thing I do is take a favorite movie and replay it in my mind. It centers me and relaxes me and helps me sleep.
SunCloudJD
I agree that I've always needed meds to help a racing mind... I would call your doctor today Brook.... Big hug...x
SensitiveHoboLady
Racing mind and lack of sleep leads to mania for me. Meds are the only thing that help me, so I agree a talk with the pdoc could be helpful. Best wishes.
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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.
