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.

8,884 Members
129,554 Posts
0 Online
Mental Health
/ Bipolar Disorder Support Group

sleeping pills while hypomanic good or bad idea?

Jesse-Thomas
Jesse-Thomas
so i haven't been sleeping much lately so i went out to target and picked up some diphenhydramineHCI its sleep aid 25mg each and i have been wondering if its a good idea to take pills like these to help m sleep or if they will only make things worse in the long run because i read some of the side effects and it includes insomnia witch i already have a very bad case of anybody know anything?
George70101
George70101
Diphenhydramine is a benign sleep aid. Its most effective if used non-daily in the short-term. And, most importantly, its nonaddictive. With zero withdrawls even if used every day over a long-term.
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
I found problems if I used it for more than a week or so - but for occaissional use it's fine.
deleted_user
deleted_user
hey jesse.. i use those sleeping pills some nites..i've had probs w insomnia since i was in middle school...its shit!!!..i dont really know what long term use would do..all i know is for me they either work or they dont...some nites they knock the shit out of me n other nites i end up awake all nite..i try n change my sleepy meds up a bit so i dont get too used to them..maybe a bit of dependency could b a problem but they're worth a try for now...if they dont work, maybe call ur doc n see if they can give u something to try. hope u get some sleep soon!!!
Halterbroke
Halterbroke
Yes, I use sleep aids during hypomania. Diphenhydramine actually has a paradoxical effect sometimes (kinda rare) and it may hype you up instead! Can you call your pdoc? Mine will prescribe ambien or lunesta in the short term and that really does it for me.
Jesse-Thomas
Jesse-Thomas
thanks for the help guys i am very grateful
deleted_user
deleted_user
it's not totally benign, you can overdose and almost die like i did.

just really watch closely how many you've had.. i think i had 20+ 25mg pills/tablets, which does seem like a lot, and like it could be obvious not to take so much...

but if you become manic and are trying to slow everything down quickly, it is definitely possible to make that mistake.
Posts You May Be Interested In
  • Community Leaderacuriousfish

    Struggling...

    Posted by: acuriousfish
    Last Reply: acuriousfish
    5
    I find myself going places in the car and not wanting to get out of the car. I come back home and I don't want to get out of the car. I think it's the only time I spend reflecting. Chronic tiredness from Long Covid plus the immunosupressing meds for my Crohn's is slowing me down but everything just seems a massive effort. I am dealing with the paperwork following my father's death but it's not...
  • GTTMbutstillme

    Wednesday Check In

    Posted by: GTTMbutstillme
    Last Reply: GTTMbutstillme
    4
    Wow, it's the middle of the week already!Today is our 11 year anniversary, so we're going out to a nice dinner.  I'm losing a lot of sleep these days, hence a wonky schedule and uncomfortable feelings.  But I know it will pass, eventually.I hope all of you have a peaceful day, and may good things come your way!