Mania and no sleep! suggestions?

Question

i dont have medications yet since ive been without insurance. what does someone in my predicament do when they are so manic they just cannot sleep and sleep aides dont effect them?

Answer 1

Your state surely has programs for those unable to afford neccesary drugs. Get on the web and get your meds. You cannot let yourself get out of control. Please.

Answer 2

Don,t use insurance as an excuse not to seek help. There are free clinics and sliding scale professionls who want pressure you for money. And don,t forget mental health and retardation facility.Are you living alone? Talk to friends they have suggestions too.It could be dangerous in mania.You need to come down hoping you,ll seek help and meds.There is bioplar support group. Check it out. Be careful and no spending spree.like some mania cause to do.

Answer 3

I don't know where you live, so it's hard to be exact, but have you gone to your Community Mental Heatlh Clinc? They can have you see a doctor, get medications, etc. There is normally not a fee, or there is a sliding fee schedule, depending upon your income.

Good luck!

Answer 4

you might consider checking into a hospital or staying with family or friends to make sure you dont get yourself into a "pickle". i know when im manic, i start a whole bunch of projects, and shop like crazy, so if i dont have meds, i do one of those things. good luck!

Answer 5

Try going to an emergency room. Maybe a doctor will give you enough medication to get by for a while.

Answer 6

Have u tried Gravol? If is really bad, go to a hospital. I like to keep my eyes open until i can't hold them anymore. if I close my eyes, i don't sleep and keep on thinking, my brain running. the "fight" with my eyes, keep me busy. it works. no alcohol, or coffee after 4 pm. but now I am good.