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Posted by Sheilac on April 4, 2014, at 4:14:57
I'm wondering if inability to fall asleep or stay asleep and get good rest is a form of hypomania? Or could it just lead to hypomania?
I've always had great sleep due to meds and now I'm lost without my dose of Trileptal to knock me out at night. Seroquel knocks me out nicely.
I'm so desperate, even though I had terrible swelling with Trileptal, to go back to it at a lower dose. I wish there were a way for it NOT to cause swelling. Or Seroquel? 2AAPs then.
The generic ambien doesn't work. Darn generics.
Atarax/vistiril only gets me to about 3:00am.
Klonopin doesn't knock me out anymore.
And I already take 6mg of melatonin.
I'm not sure "playing around with my Geodon dose" will help my sleep. Plus, it's so much easier to just take it all at dinner.
Posted by vbs on April 4, 2014, at 6:08:07
In reply to Is insomnia a form of hypomania?, posted by Sheilac on April 4, 2014, at 4:14:57
That's an interesting question. I have insomnia too for which I take Trazodone. I just start to feel weird after sleep deprivation. I'm really out of it. Getting some sleep is better than no sleep. Glad you have Seroquel. I used to take it.
Take care.
Posted by SLS on April 4, 2014, at 7:32:02
In reply to Re: Is insomnia a form of hypomania?, posted by vbs on April 4, 2014, at 6:08:07
Some people who are hypomanic have a reduced need for sleep. They feel great after sleeping only 3 hours each night. They do not feel sleep-deprived. However, for someone who has the potential for mania or hypomania, insomnia with sleep deprivation can trigger an episode.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on April 4, 2014, at 10:24:07
In reply to Re: Is insomnia a form of hypomania?, posted by SLS on April 4, 2014, at 7:32:02
Scott good point had almost forgotten that. Opposite. The inability to sleep is more anxiety/depression. Phillipa
Posted by Sheilac on April 4, 2014, at 10:49:13
In reply to Re: Is insomnia a form of hypomania?, posted by SLS on April 4, 2014, at 7:32:02
Well, I feel like after a week with poor sleep I'm on the edge.
I desperately miss Trileptal. It really worked for me. Geodon is great for depression and mood, but at 120mg I feel too goofy during the day. But it does stabilize my mood, but again, getting proper deep sleep is very important to me.
I feel like I'm on the edge of losing it. Next time I see my doc I'm going to talk to her about somehow reintroducing Trileptal. Tegretol caused cystitis.
There must be a way for me to take Trileptal and deal with the swelling. I don't know what that is because I know that swelling in legs & feet is a "rare" side effect with Trileptal, but I want my Trileptal back.
Is there any way to avoid edema with Trileptal?
Posted by Zyprexa on April 4, 2014, at 22:25:32
In reply to Is insomnia a form of hypomania?, posted by Sheilac on April 4, 2014, at 4:14:57
I would think that insomnia would be a hypermania
Posted by herpills on April 7, 2014, at 12:54:53
In reply to Is insomnia a form of hypomania?, posted by Sheilac on April 4, 2014, at 4:14:57
Insomnia can be a symptom of hypomania...but I don't think insomnia alone would be an indication of hypomania.
You talk about taking a med to "knock you out" but are there any other things you can to to settle down for the night more gradually? I try to avoid TV/computer/phone for at least an hour before bed. Also no more caffeine after around 3pm.
What are your other symptoms?
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