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And here I had a good day. Learned that my benefits will reinstate in December AND that my new job starts Monday... so I won't be totally broke all next month.

And now, this insomnia. Was looking forward to a healthful good night's sleep, with sweet dreams and all. Oh, well...here i go again!

What do you do when you have insomnia?
Shelly4
Shelly4
I was extremely sleep deprived until my pdoc put me on seroquel. Now I pass out and no racing thoughts. I could say all the usual things to help you relax but insomnia is its own monster and very difficult to overcome. Call your pdoc and ask for help with meds that will stop the brain racing and slow you down. It could help. Luv and hugs
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I know my answer to this question... I post inane comments on this site.
starfish
starfish
Stay up till 4:00 AM on DS, silly!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks, Shelly. My pdoc doesn't consider me to be in crisis, though, and is reluctant to speak to me before mid-December. When I see her then, I'll ask about it.
starfish
starfish
I really don't know what to do about sleeplessness from mania...I don't think much can stop it. I sleep eventually, but I keep getting to bed later and later in the AM.
starfish
starfish
Except meds, I mean.
deleted_user
deleted_user
lol, that's what's happening with me! Past 4am and i'm just so friggin' awake....
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have not been to sleep yet.. and I get thesew wonderful headaches that accompany no sleep I guess. Oh did I mention my 15 month old gets up in 45 minutes. I just sit here and cry.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Inability to sleep properly ruined my work life. It makes you crankier and more reactive than you would be otherwise. I'm for meds on this topic.

I take my lamictal near bedtime, along with klonopin. (I started klonopin long ago before they knew how addictive it is.)
deleted_user
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This might sound strange but a friend suggested I buy a stick of sage and burn it before going to bed ... I walk around my room and let the smoke permeate the air .... wave the smoke around my windows and doors and let the stick die out ... believe it or not I sleep more peaceful when I take the time to do it. Don't know why it works but it does for me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know what you're up against because I'm battling insomnia presently. I take ambien
but I only get about 2 to 3 hrs.I think I am a little hypomanic and nothing seems to help until it passes. Keep the pd informed, maybe he can prescribe a wed. We all know that sleep deprivation is a huge trigger. Take care of you and address this asap.
Hope you get relief soon.!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know that mania causes insomnia but I've realized that depression does it too. I'm on seroquel right now (300 mg) but it only keeps me asleep about 3 hours. Get some meds if you can. You might just be excited about the new job and the SSI decision. So, it might be 'norma' insomnia. Hot baths, warm tea (non caffiene) and some light reading may help until you see the pdoc.
peace & love, teresa
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deleted_user
I follow where my pathway of addiction always takes me.........TO DS!! ALL NIGHT LONG OH YEAH!! ALL NIGHT LONG!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I wish pdocs would respond quicker to our needs before a crisis. Heck 2 weeks with no sleep is a very dangerous posibility and can set you off to panick and possible depression or mania. Not to mention your starting a new job that I'm sure you would like to be alert and rested. Tell the pdoc you don't care to take the chance, 3 steps forward no 3 steps back. I hope they listen hunny, make them.
beckyp
beckyp
Call my dr and get sleep meds
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