Posted by Janice on May 3, 2000, at 21:15:06
In reply to Mania -- Do You Know When It's Happening?, posted by Mark H. on May 3, 2000, at 19:16:24
Hi Mark,
To me, this sounds like you are on your way. I am assuming you are not a multi-millionaire.
I had a little paragraph typed to you about sleep in my thread above, but i deleted it. I thought, 'no, he doesn't need a lecture on sleep by me'. But you do need this lecture.
My entire rapid cycling cycle is about sleep. Getting good regular sleep. Going to bed at the same time every night and getting up at the same time every day. Of course, this is a theory.
So since I have not had much luck with mood stabilizers (they make me feel STUPID too), I can only suggest, for now, you find something that can put you to sleep at night at a decent hour--before midnight, and then get up at the same time every morning. I'd give yourself 9-10 hours of sleep a night. Sleeping causes depression for many rapid cyclers, so a few good night's sleep may be all that is necessary to stop the mania.
I'd stay away from alcohol and caffeine.
and when all is said and done, a little hypomania can be a very good thing. just don't buy anything that can't be returned and have your wife watch you.
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take care, Janice
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