Posted by judy1 on January 9, 2001, at 11:57:51
In reply to sleep for bipolars, posted by super on January 9, 2001, at 8:46:24
I think Ted gave you some wonderful suggestions. The sedating effects of xanax (and other benzos) wear off pretty quickly if you take them on a consistant basis, even though the anxiolytic (sp?) properties continue. When I complain of the same sleep deprivation (if I am manic I never complain), my pdoc informs me that my mood stabilizer is not working properly. His thinking is, if the mood stabilizer is working (right one or two or three, right dose, etc.) the insomnia will disappear. Good luck- Judy
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