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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1PhoenixRising1 06/13/2011

I haven't been able to sleep because my legs are restless. What can I try to alleviate this? It is driving me crazy!!!!!!!!!

deleted_user 06/13/2011

I used to get it really bad. My psych meds stop it for some reason. I think it is the klonopin that does it. Some things made it worse when I did have it like iced tea. I couldn't drink it or I would be miserable. Some allergy medications used to cause it also. It is a very irritating sensation. I hope it stops soon.

deleted_user 06/13/2011

If you are on Seroquel, that is the direct cause.

Yoga is excellent for the type of thing because it's all about stretching your muscles. Do 20 mins of it before bedtime. It should help...

deleted_user 06/13/2011

Are you on Seroquel?? That cave it to me, baaaaad. I can't take it now.
Try laying with your legs curled close to your body. Kinda like pinned there bent up/ Hard to explaine, but I'd show you if I could.

mysavior05 06/13/2011

i get up out of bed and walk around for a while.i find that benedryl and cold medicines cause it .klonpin never has caused it. havent taken seroquel in a while but could have caused it.it is a horrible feeling. i used to try and stretch but you cant stretch your muscles "long" enough.walking helps me

deleted_user 06/13/2011

I get it, too, from my Seroquel. The good thing is that, within a half hour, the same Seroquel is knocking me out for a good night's sleep.

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