i have been bi-polar for years.very honest with pshy dr. self and wife. finally on good meds for depression and drastic moods. quit drinking six months ago. things are much more controlable, but being an alcoholic i do not want addictive sleep meds. i find myself two times a week, staying up all night becuse i cant sleep. it really makes for a bad next day because i start feeling like im getting very hyper. severe anxiety also, no meds for that really.
2006-10-16 04:31:01 · 7 answers · asked by donna r 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Did you tell the Psych about the sleeping problems? Sounds like you are have a break thru with a type of manic at night that is interfering with your sleep. And did you tell them about your observation of anxiety since you are the best person to evaluation your level of "calm"?
Try going to bed at the same time seven days a week and getting up at the same time. Do not read in bed or watch TV, even during the day. Bed is for sleep and sex only when you have sleep disturbances. And realize that many of the new sleeping medications are for short term use and not addictive. Your doctor(s) would be the best one to tell you which and monitor your progress.
Remember honesty with everyone on your team is very important.
2006-10-16 04:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Benadryl (generic is diphenhydramine) is an OTC non-addictive sleep medication. It can make you sleepy the next day so you will have to see how it affects you.
Rozerem is a brand new prescription sleep medication that is non-addictive and approved for long term use.
Ask your doctor about these. I don't know your exact situation is and what drugs you are one so I can't make a solid recommendation. Call your doctor and ask him about Benadryl and Rozerem. See what he thinks.
2006-10-16 04:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by mrodrx 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Insomnia (sleeplessness) is due to stress, dietary and medical
problems. By making small lifestyle changes like having a fixed
daily routine, relaxing and eating properly, insomnia can be
cured. I found the information at http://tinyurl.com/jfzpz useful
for getting sleep.
2006-10-16 05:32:40 · answer #3 · answered by PAPU 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is a new sleep aid on the market--damn can't remember the name--lunesta? which is non-narcotic adn non-addictive, that you could try.
i take serequel for bipolar at night and that knocks me out. but it did take a while after i quit drinking to get back into a normal sleeping pattern and not waking at all hours of the night.
2006-10-16 04:34:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an addict myself as your pdoc for some suggestions on what to do I went to a therapist to learn some deep relaxation methods that help me
2006-10-16 04:33:33 · answer #5 · answered by jchas64651 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could Be Both? See Your Doctor.
2006-10-16 04:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a store sleep aid whn you need it or tlyenol pm
try a herb tea
2006-10-16 04:47:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋