Posted by Ritch on March 18, 2003, at 23:19:21
In reply to Sleep is important!, posted by Creaky_Neurons on March 18, 2003, at 13:45:49
> i would just like to point out that for many people (esp bipolars, but also depression) getting regular sleep is *essential* to mental health.
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> by relegating sleep dysfunction to something less than a serious condition, i think we are ignoring one of the final pathways of mental pathology.
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> the right amount of sleep is important.
I agree 100%. I have been having trouble recently with getting up earlier than I intend to. There is more LIGHT coming in and it wakes me up. The first time I had a full-blown panic attack was when I had to work on a 3rd shift to fill in for someone on a vacation at a factory. I think if I could completely control the light, humidity, temperature, and SOUND while I am sleeping it would be very helpful for stabilizing mood. This circadian asynchronicity is a real hassle. I notice the times I feel sleepy changes predictably with the seasons as well. I get "advanced" and "retarded" changing with my sleep architecture with the time of year.
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