I slept 2,5 hours last night. Early sign something is going on. How many nights do I have to wait before I have to do something about it? Like calling the crisis team. I have sleeping pills, Zopiclone, but I forget about it when I go to sleep. Nights before that I slept 4-6 hours. Way too little. How quickly will symptoms bubble up to the surface?
Do you, then, take a nap during the day?
No. Not been able to sleep today. Or the other days. Not this week.
could you put the sleeping pills on the nightstand with a glass of water? Maybe that’ll make it easier not to forget about them when you’re awake in bed.
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Sleep deprivation is definitely a unwelcomed condition.
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I will do that!
Sleep loss could signal the approaching psychotic crisis. Not always, but it’s good to stay on guard.
Yes. That is what I am worried about. I’ll take my sleeping pills tonight.
I get the same way before my episodes, call a friend or family member to help you through it, Go see your psychiatrist and if all else fails ride it out, it’ll be hard but try to focus what the whole experience feels like to try to get a little more habituated to it. The more you train your brain to identify out of place thoughts and feelings the easier it gets. Hope this helps
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Did you sleep better tonight, Comatose?
COMATOSE?! Ha ha. I think a pill box with seven days and four time slots. Pre-fill each week and then get into a routine of taking them at certain times. For instance, I usually take my morning meds at 7AM at the latest. Bedtime apx 10:30PM. At times I need to zone out much earlier as my emotional mental life can be excruciating at times.
I hope comatose got some sleep, could try a med reminder app if there is a smart phone.
I have pill box. I have med reminder on my phone. I took my sleeping pills but woke up at 4 am.
4 AM again. Ooohhhyeeeaahhh!
I’m not even tired.
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Sorry, how many hours of sleep did you get?
5 this time. Better than 2,5. Twice as better. But I woke up two times. I have a dr appointment on tuesday. I hope I don’t crash before that.
it’s 5am here and i’ve been awake all night listening to the radio… my own fault tho cos i slept way too much yesterday
maybe its abilify?
I’ve had Abilify for 3 years.
Zopiclone is okay but Stilnoct better if you’re having difficulty sleeping.
Don’t simply “white knuckle” it. If you believe you are in a downward spiral - get help. Hope you get some shut eye and feel better soon.
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