I have a hard time with sleep. I either get too much or none at all. That's not manic either. Just stress or too much caffeine. I've had trouble with sleep since I was a kid. As far as depression goes, I ask myself if there's a reason for it first. A lot of times it's something situational stressing me out but if it's NOT then i contact pdoc for a med switch or adjustment. The way my life is going right NOW, holy crap anyone would feel like I do and sleep little! I'm surprised that I'm actually NOT depressed right now lol. But stress is definitely the word I would use. Its important we can differentiate between a med problem or situational. Maybe some people are unable to tell but all my docs and T say I'm very "self aware". Is that a bad thing?? I've just been around that track a few times and know my **** by now lol.