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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Lots of naps

Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228

The other day I slept for three hours during the day. Yesterday I took a two hour nap after dinner, woke at 8, washed dishes and went back to sleep and slept till 11 am today. Suddenly I’m so tired! I’m needing lots of naps. I’m currently cooking a birthday cake I made for Annie. She is 12 years old today. I think I may go for a walk since it’s so nice out. But I’m craving g a nap and I have soooo much cleaning to do!!!

Deckard
Deckard
I like to sleep.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Mmmmm....I think you have it backwards....You like to sleep, I think because your not working, its just easy to be bored and when you think your tired, it's easy to just go take a nap.

You need to get out and do more things, get the adrenaline pumping, don't get in a routine of sleeping all day and night....it's just as bad as not sleeping, almost worse, it can cause serious depression.

Go exercise, walk, like serious walk, go to the park, take the doggies out, go to the Library, go take pictures of pretty scenery. Fresh air and Vitamin D from the sun will help you feel and stay awake. Just go and do....whatever....don't stay in that basement or house all day.
Prettyinink4
Prettyinink4
I g9 through stages(haha isnt that what bipolar is? ) where I will sleep a lot then I won't nap at all. I mean, there is a correlation with my moods but not always. Ill come home after work, nap. I get up inthe morning, get ready and...nap till its time to leave. And then I get all the energy I can ask for and dont even think about not sleeping. Does your napping correlate with other symptoms. Mine isn9t from being bored. I work two j9bs, have two kids and a husband and do a l9t of things with the family. Everyday, walks, board games, cooking kid unfriendly dinners, cookies, books, family cleaning even haha.
GTTMbutstillme
GTTMbutstillme
I agree with OlderC, kisses - giving yourself some activities like walking places and such may help with your napping problem.

Sometimes I think I'd trade! I'm not Overly busy but I get sleepy, but then I can't get to sleep for Anything!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Cleaning can be good exercise if you do it at a quick pace..... I wish I could nap... Big hug...… I agree with getting moving

If you have things to do in the house some upbeat music can get ya going..... xo
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
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