I was taken off of Lithium last month due to side effects. Since then I wake up throughout the night with nightmares. I remember the nightmares at first when I wake up but then fall back asleep until another one wakes me. I just started on an increased dose of Depakote but am not stabilized on it yet. It is helping a little bit-I'm only waking up on average 4 times a night.

In addition to having Bipolar NOS I have PTSD. And I'm just coming out of a month that is a major trigger for both. Does anyone out there have any suggestions for dealing with nightmares? My Bipolar doesn't mix well with a lack of sleep.