Every time I have tried it I end up feeling more wired, more alert. I don't know why, but I gave up on this route. The Valerian has been working ok so far. I've tried so many sleeping pills, and antipsychotics for sleep, and ya they did help me sleep, with bad after math too, dependance on them for sleep, and the meds themselves contributed to even more problems with my moods, rapid cycling and mania.

ManicMostdays, yes my dr's have all told me this. And it's true for me, once my sleep goes, so does everything else. Sleep deprivation messes with every single part of your body and mind, makes good sense.