I've had two nights in the last four days where I haven't slept a wink. I'm not sure what to do, maybe I'm getting over stimulated before bed.
Help?
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Ugh... sleep or no sleep
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Try to have no caffeine in the afternoon or evening. Do something relaxing right before bed...take a hot bath/shower, read the bible, pray. Do not have electronics in your bedroom. Have a cool room...it promotes sleeping. Make sure that room is dark enough. Light interrupts sleep patterns.
If you have bipolar, then contact your doctor about being put on a mild sedative. Sleep is very important to your mental health.
If you have bipolar, then contact your doctor about being put on a mild sedative. Sleep is very important to your mental health.
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CraftyTurtle
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Oooh honey, I feels.
I have had less than desirable sleep for a couple of years now. ....it's either 3 hours or 18 hours.
I am in the process of fixing things (with a sleep specialist) but like all things it takes time.
I have tried the blue-light thing, the retraining the circadian rhythm thing, the sleeping pills thing, and other things that didn't work. Having had a sleep study, I was told I do not have sleep apnoea, but I do snore. ...like on a scale of 1 to 10, I'm at jackhammers. LOL!
I'm going to get my tonsils (and hopefully adenoids) out, cos the little buggers are freakin' huge. After that (if that doesn't help) I get to spend megabucks on a cpap machine. Ooh yay. Joy is me. ...That is kind of the end of the line - there's nothing after that, so it HAS to work.
Anyhoo - the reason I'm telling you all this, is there is hope for you. See your family doctor, say that you DON'T want sleeping pills, that you want a real, long term solution. It may be a long process, or you may find a solution that is simple and works for you. (Ugh, I WOULD be the 1%)
In the mean time, I can recommend cable TV - there is ALWAYS something good on, in the middle of the night.
I have had less than desirable sleep for a couple of years now. ....it's either 3 hours or 18 hours.
I am in the process of fixing things (with a sleep specialist) but like all things it takes time.
I have tried the blue-light thing, the retraining the circadian rhythm thing, the sleeping pills thing, and other things that didn't work. Having had a sleep study, I was told I do not have sleep apnoea, but I do snore. ...like on a scale of 1 to 10, I'm at jackhammers. LOL!
I'm going to get my tonsils (and hopefully adenoids) out, cos the little buggers are freakin' huge. After that (if that doesn't help) I get to spend megabucks on a cpap machine. Ooh yay. Joy is me. ...That is kind of the end of the line - there's nothing after that, so it HAS to work.
Anyhoo - the reason I'm telling you all this, is there is hope for you. See your family doctor, say that you DON'T want sleeping pills, that you want a real, long term solution. It may be a long process, or you may find a solution that is simple and works for you. (Ugh, I WOULD be the 1%)
In the mean time, I can recommend cable TV - there is ALWAYS something good on, in the middle of the night.
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quietpraiyze
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Not sleeping is my major trigger for a bipolar episode. I asked my Dr. what my medical options were. She gave me the option of Tegretol or Melatonin. I chose the Melatonin since I had heard not so good things about Tegretol. On a fluke when I had a cold I found out I could take a night time sleeping medicine like NyQuil and it would knock me out. So from time to time I get to sleep that way.
Everybody is different so you may have to try several things before you hit on something. The best thing to do is to talk with your Dr. and see what your options are. If it's a while before you can get in to see your Dr. call the 24 hour Nurse line at your local hospital (many have them) and ask them what is a safe OTC (Over the counter) sleeping aid for someone like you who takes xyz meds. Watch your diet and exercise early in the day. Consider going on line to find some relaxation techniques or calming nature sounds (YouTube). Try your best to stay away from people and/or things that upset you. Also don't be hard on yourself. Most Bipolars go through this on the regular so it's okay. There is some relief for you. You just have to find it.
Peace and rest to you sister 
*Just wanted to add that you can also check with your Pharmacy regarding OTC sleep aids...
*Just wanted to add that you can also check with your Pharmacy regarding OTC sleep aids...
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CraftyTurtle
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That's comforting to know (for me in my situation) I'm glad cpap works for you. I will be there by Christmas I hope. It's a shame this process takes years! In the mean time, trying to remain cognitively aware enough to hold down a job (On my second warning) and pay bills on time (or even empty the letterbox) put the bins out on Tuesdays..... this is what people don't understand.
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