Can't sleep - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

Llama · 05-07-2009, 01:58 AM

Anyone else awake? I just can't take much more of this!!!

dreams in neon · 05-07-2009, 10:05 AM

(((Llama)))

I'm sorry you had a rough night. Been there, done that. As you know, I haven't slept for 4 days due to my mixed episode and health issues.

My pdoc just increased my Klonopin from 2-3x/day to 3-4x/day which I am supposed to take in addition to my 300mg PRN of Trazodone to reduce my mania and help me sleep.

Have you thought about asking your pdoc for a med like Trazodone, Klonopin, Seroquel, Neurontin, Remeron, Ambien, Lunesta or Sonata for sleep?

Llama · 05-07-2009, 08:24 PM

Thanks dreams! Those are good suggestions of meds. I do take ativan at night to help me sleep. I still can take the trazodone if I need to, but I'm becoming used to it so I don't want to. Also, since I'm sleeping so much when I finally fall asleep, my pdoc doesn't want me taking it. I just need something that will help me fall asleep and then wear off by the time it's time to get up in the morning. No wonder why I sleep til at least noon, if I'm up until 3am! My parents are worried because I sleep in so late.

dreams in neon · 05-07-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Llama

Thanks dreams! Those are good suggestions of meds. I do take ativan at night to help me sleep. I still can take the trazodone if I need to, but I'm becoming used to it so I don't want to. Also, since I'm sleeping so much when I finally fall asleep, my pdoc doesn't want me taking it. I just need something that will help me fall asleep and then wear off by the time it's time to get up in the morning. No wonder why I sleep til at least noon, if I'm up until 3am! My parents are worried because I sleep in so late.

Why don't you ask your pdoc about one of the meds I mentioned? I used to take Ambien and it never caused me to feel groggy in the morning. I took 12.5mg and woke up feeling rested after sleeping for a full 8 hours.

windimeria2000 · 05-07-2009, 09:16 PM

Try taking Klonipin...It wears off in 6 hours. It will calm you down and you won't be so wired or thinking yourself silly about things. Just a suggestion cause I been there.