Posted by Ted on January 10, 2001, at 23:50:53
In reply to Re: sleep for bipolars (long), posted by Janice1 on January 10, 2001, at 20:09:12
Hi Janice, et. al.,
> I basically do everything Ted does. With a few exceptions, I try my best not to take medication to sleep.
I wish I didn't have to. :-)
Really, though, when I ride my bicycle to work during the summer, I am usually too sleepy to need ambien.>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 do my best to NEVER sleep in on the week-end.
I can't. I have a 5-year-old who gets up between 6:30 and 7:00 and comes to get me up to make his breakfast and play with him.
And your other comment about no naps.... My pdoc said the same. But, if I am *really* tired, like from a poor night's sleep or a cold or whatever, I will still take a short nap. I find it has little effect on my nighttime sleep and it really makes me feel better.
And I agree with you all: Sleep is a BIG deal for me. It drives my wife crazy (no pun intended), but I really need it.
On that note, it is now bedtime. Good night, everyone.
Ted
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