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Old May 04, 2015, 08:25 PM
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Even in my worst manic episodes I still get 3-4 hours of sleep. My normal is 8 so that's a big change for me. It is a myth that a bipolar diagnosis is determined by the amount of sleep one gets (or doesn't get) during an episode. Get a second opinion.
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Geodon 40 mg AM, 60 mg PM
Klonopin 0.5 mg PRN
Lamictal 500 mg
Levothyroxine 125 mcg (rx'd for depression)
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Zyprexa 7.5 mg

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