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12/26/2009 12:55 PM
NicoleLynn
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I am on 3000 mg of Depakote a night, which my pdoc said would help me sleep since I had previously been taking my xanax to sleep. The problem I am having now is that I will sleep for 4 hours (almost to the minute) and then wake up and be up for an hour or two before going back to sleep. I saw him on Wednesday, but he seemed unconcerned with the matter, however I wonder how much may have been him counting down until the holiday. I do not see him again for another 2 months, so I am wondering if anyone here has any ideas for remaining asleep through the night.
Serenity and Peace
Nicole

Schizoaffective Disorder - Bipolar rapid cycling type
Panic Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic Disorder
Borderline PErsonality Disorder
Self-injury
Alcohol abuse


Current Medications:

Risperdal 3 mg 2x a day
Abilify 15 mg daily
Wellbutrin 300 mg daily
Remeron 15 mg @ bedtime

*Never be ashamed of the scars that life has left you with. A scar means the hurt is over, the wound is closed, you endured the pain and God has healed you.*

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12/26/2009 02:47 PM  Top
MissStacey
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In the meantime before your appointment you could try Melatonin, you can get it an any health food store like GNC. It is supposed to be a great supplement for alot of things but great for sleep. As for prescription meds I myself used to take 100mg Trazadone and 1mg Klonopin is has a longer life span of Xanax. Trazadone is good because you sleep good but are not dead to the world and are not a zombie the next morning. I wish you the best of luck. Stacey Wink
I suffer from Rapid Progressive MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Migraines, Neuropathy, IBS, Narcolepsy, Arrythmia, Arthritis and too much more complete list on profile.

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I'm not currently active due to many personal and medical issues. I will not be participating in MDJ for awhile, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I hope everyone is well and I appreciate all of the thoughts, kind words and messages. I have tried to respond as much as possible and apologize if I have not gotten back to everyone. Love & Hugs, Stacey

12/26/2009 05:17 PM  Top
NicoleLynn
NicoleLynn
 
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Stacey,

That is a good idea I may give that a try. I was on trazadone for a while and it worked, but being that it is an antidepressant I worry about it setting off a manic episode.

Hopefully something organic to the body will work rather than putting yet another medication in my body.

Thank you for the suggestion!

Serenity and Peace
Nicole

Schizoaffective Disorder - Bipolar rapid cycling type
Panic Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic Disorder
Borderline PErsonality Disorder
Self-injury
Alcohol abuse


Current Medications:

Risperdal 3 mg 2x a day
Abilify 15 mg daily
Wellbutrin 300 mg daily
Remeron 15 mg @ bedtime

*Never be ashamed of the scars that life has left you with. A scar means the hurt is over, the wound is closed, you endured the pain and God has healed you.*

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
-Maya Angelou

12/26/2009 05:29 PM  Top
MissStacey
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We can take anti depressants as long as we are on a mood stab with it which you are on Depakote so you will be fine, Anti Depress alone induce Manic episodes in Bipolar. You should def give the Melatonin a shot though, I heard it was fabulous and am going to try it myself! Wink
I suffer from Rapid Progressive MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Migraines, Neuropathy, IBS, Narcolepsy, Arrythmia, Arthritis and too much more complete list on profile.

"Just because we have the right to disagree with a person, does NOT give us the right to disrespect that person."

I'm not currently active due to many personal and medical issues. I will not be participating in MDJ for awhile, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I hope everyone is well and I appreciate all of the thoughts, kind words and messages. I have tried to respond as much as possible and apologize if I have not gotten back to everyone. Love & Hugs, Stacey
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