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I have been having horrible sleep problems for over a year. I am bipolar (so they say anyway) and I'm on lamictal, it seems to make it worse kinda. I wish I had some zyprexa or seroquel to knock me out.
To the point....I haven't nailed down a solid sleep pattern. I did learn some good ways to get myself to sleep with a good therapist. Turning the bedroom in to a "sleep only" room helps. Dark, cool, no tv, don't read in bed, lots of things you can read online. I kinda added my whole "hygenic" routine to my bedtime that involves a hot shower, oatmeal with my night-time meds & vits, I could go on and on. I guess what I'm trying to say is what helped me was developing a regular routine that subconsciously gets my body to wind down and go to sleep. A routine that I can usually work easily no matter what mood I'm in. I'm sure it's different for everyone. Google around about it, I found tons of info and have been getting at least 4-5 hrs of sleep most nights, which is GREAT from before. Also great advice just reading all the topics in this insomnia forum.
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