Just can not sleep!

[Smiley2000]

Hi,

I am new to all of this.  I have been on Stillnox and Endep for almost 5 years (Insomnia) and now on 1200mg Valproate for Bipolar Disorder.  Had hyper-mania about 1 month ago but feeling depressed ever since I've been put on the meds of BP.

Seroqual makes me feel out of it and sleepy during the day and I am suppose to now NOT take it, but when it comes to 10pm and lights out for everyone, I take my sleeping tab, Temazepam, but that DOES NOT knock me out to sleep or make me sleepy!  So eventually I got up at midnight, took 25mg Seroqual and was able to sleep.

I feel that I was better off without any meds :( I just had trouble sleeping and now I STILL battle??? how does that help me?

[stormbear]

Hi,

I've heard they can add an anti depressant on whilst on a mood stabilizer but only if on a mood stabilizer or the chance's are it could send you manic taking them alone , in saying that i'm not 100 % sure you would have to talk with your doc .

[ILADVOCATE]

  Yes meant to post the opposite. I was told by one oft my psychiatrists that Depakoate is generally more effective on manic symptoms than depressive symptoms so there can be some residual depression.

[ILADVOCATE]

  Depakoate can be more effective for the depressive aspects of bipolar than mania and insomnia can sometimes be a concern but each person responds differently to each medication. Also there are other options as regards sleep aids  It generally takes more time than a month to see the full efficacy of a medication as well.
  It would worthwhile to speak to your psychiatrist as to what the cause of the depression and insomnia is and they could determine within their clinical discretion what the appropriate next step is.