36 hours and counting until my wedding. I haven't slept but 6 hours in the last 48 and I am wired. I lay down and my head fills with list of things that need done or have been done. I have bi-polar so Manic Episodes are nothing new. I have been taking my medication regularly and the correct doses. I have called my doctor and it seems she is on vacation for 2 weeks and her replacement want to me to come in and change my medication around. I don't want to increase my meds or try new meds so close ot the wedding due to my body's reaction. BUT I NEED TO SLEEP. Any ideas ... I know that after the wedding this will pass. I have been able to get things done having them I am like the energerizer bunny I keep going and going and going .. I know I am not having doubts or cold feet. I really love him and he loves me. After 4 years ya just know these things ..
2006-10-05 19:08:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I know how hard it can be for those of us who are bi-polar. I think you are wise to not want to change your meds around at this critical time. You could try some natural remedies for relaxation and stress relief during this time. Try some meditation, such as just sitting and focusing on your breathing and counting your heart beats while trying to empty your mind. Or maybe some relaxing tea to drink while you take a hot bath. You know that once this stressful time passes it will get better. Most brides go through insane times right before the wedding. Another thing you might want to keep in mind is - this is your day. This is going to be wonderful. Stop and think about what is really important about this day. Will you really be upset if the napkins aren't just right. Or if the wrong people sit in the wrong seats. Set the right priorities. And let go of anything that isn't really important. Or try getting family and friends to help you. If you feel more in control of the situation - you probably will find it easier to sleep. Good luck and I know you will have a great day.
2006-10-05 19:22:41 · answer #1 · answered by Shadowtwinchaos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having to make do with just a few hours of sleep, especially at this point in your life, is irritating to say the least.
I've recently discovered that I'm bi-polar, NOT just clinically depressed. The doctor simply never saw my manic episodes, because one obvious symptom is what I think of as "living on catnaps".
All my adult life I've slept two to three hours at a time, at any time during the day and night. Which means I may be sound asleep at 3pm, and wide awake at 3am. I've tried all sorts of sleep medications, prescription and OTC, and they never seem to turn off my mind.
One "secret" to living like this... make the most of it. If you're awake, tossing and turning for longer than 15-30 minutes, just get up and start doing things. At the very least, make a list of all the crazy thoughts running through your mind.
I know that once I've gotten it written down, I seem to relax. Plus, when you look at the paper again, you see notes like "green beans - call Joan - Rover's vaccinations - oil change? - 3 light bulbs" which is always good for a laugh.
Seriously, you're wise not to try adjusting your main meds right now. That can wait until after the wedding. Trite as it sounds, try not to worry about this until you have the time to concentrate on getting better.
Take care.
2006-10-06 03:02:37 · answer #2 · answered by scorpio19th 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to worry so much as I guess it's just normal; as it happened to me during my wedding day too! At 2am, I jumped off from bed remembered that I haven't trim my eyebrow. I'm too suffering from depression/bi-polar, but I think what you feel for this occasion is just normal. You are just too excited and want the wedding to go smoothly. I'm sure it will. Just relax, smile and have a good sleep. With lots of sweet dreams. :) Don't be overly concern about the medicines, you can do it! Trust me, you can! I am doing well eventhough I've stopped all my pills despite doctor's opinion that my condition was serious. Another doctor that I just met two days ago advised me this - half of it you depend on medicine, the other half you depend on yourself. So just looking forward for your wedding. Oh, not forgetting this, "Congratulations!". Just relax, sleep well. :)
2006-10-06 02:39:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think that taking a sleeping pill for one night on top of your usual medication would do you any harm. With the wedding so close you might as well just take it and be done with it. I get insomnia too sometimes and it's awful I know.... but sometimes a round of sleeping pills will get me back into a normal sleep routine. Because by now you are probably overtired and it is even harder to sleep when you have that acid trip feeling. Stillnox is the sleeping pill that I get, maybe you can get something even stronger. You want to enjoy your wedding day!
good luck
2006-10-06 02:20:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a warm bath and a non-caffeine drink. Try to think of tomorrow as just "a day" complete with daily chores and tasks that come with any typical day with nothing much going on. Include thoughts of tasks that you hate doing, like cleaning a cat litter box.
Good luck, dear.
2006-10-06 02:53:52 · answer #5 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have a couple of drinks and calm down. The wedding does not make the marriage. Fly to Las Vegas and elope or something.
2006-10-06 02:22:20 · answer #6 · answered by Nik 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋