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Originally Posted by Scooter9
I had insomnia for about six weeks after starting Lithium. I took 25mg of Seroquel to help me stay asleep. After the six weeks, I tapered off Seroquel and was able to sleep without it.
Sounds like you're dealing with quite a bit of anxiety. Try to go for a walk, watch tv, or do other things to distract yourself and unwind before you try to sleep.
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So it seems the insomnia is likely it’s own beast, unrelated to Lithium. Thanks for your comments. I do think a lot of this is due to anxiety and overstimulation. I am also being careful moving forward about which thoughts I engage it because anything that interests and is a creative pursuit will occupy my brain making it impossible to sleep. I find myself staring to think about a design concept I have and then I stop myself and choose to not engage at the particular time because there is no going back. My thoughts right now are like a wild beast that has to be tamed.