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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captainquasar 07/04/2011

I have been sleepless for most of June, staying up till around 4-5 in the morning staring at the wall or watching TV trying to pass out (TV makes me sleepy) but to no avail my eyes are usually WIDE open.

I feel like the mania only comes out at night right when I'm getting to sleep.

Any advice on sleep medication that goes well with Lithium?

THANK YOU!

deleted_user 07/04/2011

Hey there, I understand how you feel going without sleep for that long. I just got out of a mixed episode four weeks ago when I went without sleep at all, except perhaps just two hours for four days in that five weeks.

I wouldn't give medical advice, but if you have a pdoc you should speak to him/her. He/she should be able to help give you something that might be an anti-psychotic and also sleeping aid. I am on Seroquel.

deleted_user 07/04/2011

i have the same problem.. mine is mostly awake from fear tho. Klonopin seems to help some with relaxing and sleeping.. helps me just a little but probably would help you alot. im on lithium. im sure if you ask your doc they'd find something to help you... good luck.

deleted_user 07/04/2011

lorazepam and zopiclone work wonders for insomnia ! ask the doc x

tats69 07/04/2011

Pdoc told me to take 2 to 3 tabs of benadryl at night....works like a charm for me! ox

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