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The longer I'm sober, the easier it gets to wake up. Then again the depression and anxiety seem to be lessening also. 7 months sober. Jet and golferreal, are either of you also a substance abuser? How long does it take to fully recover from the disturbance in sleep patterns? I've heard people in AA say it took them over a year sometimes, some as little as 6 months. I also have sleep apnea (stop breathing in sleep) and am using a CPAP to breathe. Excessive daytime sedation is not always completely cured and some are prescribed, guess what???, PROVIGIL. I'm just wondering if it's OK for addicts. I tend to build up a tolerance quickly to anything addictive or end up abusing it. I also read that those with emotional disorders should discuss this with a doctor. So I don't know. I'm trying to work again and kind of fear an 8 hour day without sleep. To answer you JET. Finally I am starting to feel more refreshed than I used to, but never entirely. I used to work in construction and you would think taht with all the physical activity going on that my mind and body would wake up. Not the case, I wouild ssometimes go until lunch before "waking up". i THINK i'M JUST GOING TO START WORKING AND SEE IF i CAN MAKE IT OR NOT. Jeff Davis " Don't you see what this means? We live by each other... for each other. Alone we can do so little, TOGETHER we can do SO MUCH! This is my message of HOPE and INSPIRATION to all mankind. "
--(Helen Keller [blind and deaf as a toddler to one of the first women college graduates from a demanding college.] with the loving help of her teacher.)
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Bipolar II Support Forums
I am also very afraid of taking meds that I can get hooked on- the Klonopin scares me to death- as of yet I have only taken 4 even though I still have a panic attack every other day. the anxiety is always there. And the depression- jeez- I cried for two straight days over the weekend. It's the tears then immediate "evil" temper that throws me off guard. But feeling sleepy and "dumb as a box of rocks" tends to make me crabby.