Posted by Janice1 on January 13, 2001, at 18:49:53
In reply to Re: sleep for bipolars (long), posted by Ted on January 10, 2001, at 23:50:53
> Hi Ted, Janice, et. al.,
>
A naturopath told me that these medications are hard on the nervous system. That they are a 'quick fix'. This is why I try not to take them, as well as they are addictive. But I do take them, usually 3 times a months.
> Really, though, when I ride my bicycle to work during the summer, I am usually too sleepy to need ambien.you're right exercise is great!
>
> >I wear a mask over my eyes because I find another very big issue for manic depressives is LIGHT. The masks helps my sleep.
>
> Interesting idea! I never considered that, but it makes sense. I tend to sleep more during the winter (more dark) than the summer.
>
I used to use a dawn simulator to wake up in winter, but this winter I get up at 8am, and even in snowy Canada, it's light out at this time. But what my boyfriend noticed was that during the night I would often wake-up for 'no reason'. Then he noticed that everytime I woke up, the neighbours had turned their light on in the middle of the night. The mask solved that problem.Sounds to me Ted like you are doing a pretty good job. Of course, good pills help too. It sounds like you have your wife's cooperation. My boyfriend caters to me (because he knows if I'm not happy, no one is happy:+)
Sleep well, Janice
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