Posted by Janice1 on January 10, 2001, at 20:09:12
In reply to Re: sleep for bipolars (long), posted by super on January 10, 2001, at 7:53:55
hi everyone,
I'm joining in at the end of your conversation. But Sleep is a very very Big Deal to me. My body doesn't seem to know how much it needs - 2 hours or 16 or 8 hours does not guarantee a rested body and mind. I find I have to impose the structure and the daily rhythms on my body.
I basically do everything Ted does. With a few exceptions, I try my best not to take medication to sleep. I wear a mask over my eyes because I find another very big issue for manic depressives is LIGHT. The masks helps my sleep.
I do my best to NEVER sleep in on the week-end.
I developed a rapid-cycling cycle from hell from this sleep-in on the week-end pattern that would come Thursday when I would 'go to bed' and not get out till Sunday at noon, when I would start my hypomania.I agree with Judy that the more stable you are, the shorter your circadian rhythm seems to be (I think that's what you were saying).
You could always try lights first thing in the morning. This is suppose to help regulate sleep.
Personally, I'd tell the girlfriend to call in the mornings or during the day.
good luck, Janice
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