oncoming episode?

[hrt3105]

for about the last week i have been getting by on about 2 hrs asleep each night then working a8 hr shift, i really dont feel tired an have tried sevral otc sleep aid to no avail, does this sound like a mania episode starting, i have no idea what might have triggered if it is an how do i stop it already on 100mg of lamictal daily

[hrt3105]

thanks guys i thought i may have been rapid cycling have apptwith dr tommorow

[cowgirlnerd]

It might be a result of the Lamactical.  If you are up to 100mg, I am thinking this might be a new drug for you.  I had to take a starter pack when I started to get to 100mg, and I have just now started sleeping.  I feel great now, and sleep all night FINALLLLY, after a long time of the mania and not sleeping.

Talk to your doctor and let him know what's going on with you.  You could indeed be in a mania state, but he/she might be able to help you through it.  

One thing that has helped me tremendously is creating a sleep pattern - same time going and same time getting up.  Like monkeyc, I loved those 3 days of no sleep - I guess..... I did paint my kitchen 6 times, one time over a week. .....

If you are having any "bad" thoughts, you should go to the hospital, but .....drumroll....call the pdoc.

Hang in there.   zzzzzZZZZZZZzzzzzz get some rest.

[monkeyc]

It depends on many factors.  Do you have a regular cycle?  If so where are you in it?  What are your mood states like?  Happy?  Sad?

Do yo have a lot of energy normally?

2 hours a night is a lot less than most people can survive on but BP's.. You might already be manic, I am hypomanic naturally and pre lithium could easily got weeks on 2-4 hours a night and have worked more than 36 hours straight without sleep (love IT for that) but that doesnt mean other people are.

We are all different.  

And now for the 64k question.  Have you spoken to your doctors?