I've struggled a lot in the passed. I definitely do not take a nap. I tried everything, but the only thing that worked consistently in the end is to just let it be what it will be. If I lose a night, I lose a night. Not worrying about it helped me sleep much better. Also, being manic even a little bit affects sleep as well. Addressing that helps.

I remember one dark night when I just couldn't stand the idea of missing another nights' sleep, I took melotonin, dramamine, prescription sleeping pills, clonopin, and 4-5 glasses of whiskey. I didn't sleep a wink and I felt sick the whole next day. That's when I decided NO MORE. I slept peacefully the next night and most nights after. Once in awhile, I'll take a couple of benedryl, but mostly I'm good.