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Originally Posted by sarahblue
I feel bad complaining about sleep issues since I know how common it is for folks with depression and bipolar! But I also feel that it helps with stability to have at least a baseline routine.
I'm still taking the Melatonin at night and going outside in the morning for 30 minutes. It's pretty pleasant to have my breakfast out there, although this morning I got out a bit late (9:00 am) and it was already 85 degrees!
I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't get back to sleep. So I got up and made myself a cup of decaf green tea, and sat in the dark sipping it, petting my cat, and listening to the clock tick. Fell asleep again shortly after.
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Dont feel bad asking about sleep cycles, thats what this forum is for! Imagine how many people you can help by showing them the success of your treatment.
You are doing super well, but be aware that one day its a 9am wake up... then a little longer, then a little longer. You need to be really strict with yourself so that it doesnt get out of control again. The weeks after the sleep change are just as important as the initial change, you need to stay in a good routine for best results.
Great techniques for getting yourself back off to sleep. Well done!