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I still can't find myself getting to sleep....

BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
My pdoc finally got me on new meds. I am taking 40mg of geodon per day. Twice. I haven't been so calm in ages. Geodon works way better than the seroquel they had me on ever thought of being. Thing is, I can't seem to find myself sleeping at like normal hours between 10-12. I always find myself waiting up; and not being able to rest. Geodon doesn't have the sedating properties like seroquel. I was on 125 mg seroquel and if they raised my dosage, I wouldn't be able to function past 125mg. 125 made me too drowsy so when it stopped working they knew they'd have to switch my meds. Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone knows of any meds that I can suggest to my pdoc at my next appointment that works well with the geodon. My paranoia has gone, it's just that I can't fall asleep. I am having trouble falling asleep now. I guess the thoughts are still at the back of my mind, but I don't feel them anymore! I see nothing and don't hear anything, and feel safe when I take the medicine, I just can't seem to fall asleep! Any suggestions?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi sweetie! Sorry you are having to go through this. Sounds like you are having the "waiting for it to come back" problem - I've had that and it makes you have the problem of not being able to sleep. I use Klonipin currently. It's not too strong, but just strong enough to make me drowsy and calm, then once I lay down it actually puts me to sleep before I even realize it. Maybe you could suggest it. It's worth a try - and it does not effect my moods at all (Xanax caused me to have mood swings). Good luck sweets!
xxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
But you dont take sleeping meds ?? I take 150 mg's of trazadone and it works great..and it has anti de- pressant properties .
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
That so makes sense! I guess I am waiting for the paranoia to return. I just got so dang used to it, that I feel it needs to be there for me to be me, but God help me! Please don't make that horror return! I hate schizophrenia and the delusions. I feel normal now. I just can't get to sleep. I will suggest Klonopin, thanks for the suggestions. It made me feel good.
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
No, they don't have any sleeping meds. I will be suggesting that soon. Thanks.
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