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.
Depression is usually my problem, however, I am going thru the worst cycle of mania induced insomnia I've ever experienced. Racing thoughts and horrible sleeplessness. I haven't sleep at ALL for 2 solid weeks! The sleep deprivation has caused me to hallucinate and become disoriented to the point that I can't drive. I just started Doxepin and had my first full night's sleep last night so hopefully the manic cycle has been halted.
In my online research I came across a natural sleep aid called "Glo To Sleep" that promotes eye movements used in hypnosis and meditation. I tried the eye movements alone and immediately felt relaxed. Has anyone here tried anything similar for treatment of insomnia?
My goal is to eventually have my brain chemistry balanced to the point of being back on Prozac only.
In my online research I came across a natural sleep aid called "Glo To Sleep" that promotes eye movements used in hypnosis and meditation. I tried the eye movements alone and immediately felt relaxed. Has anyone here tried anything similar for treatment of insomnia?
My goal is to eventually have my brain chemistry balanced to the point of being back on Prozac only.
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I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????
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Is there a website that talks about the eye movement thing. I would be interested in reading more about it.
"Integral Eyemovement Therapy" and got a lot of information. The "Glo To Sleep" mask sounds promising. I asked my Psychiatrist about it and he said it seemed valid since the same kinds of eye movements are successfully used to promote hypnosis and meditation.