@Gabyunbound:

Yes, sleep is the key in bipolar management. I understand how critical it is when the next day is a workday. When i worked i developed a fear of having to work eight hours while fatigued, it was so unpleasant. I even stayed with my a$$hole ex-husband because i was convinced i couldn't sleep without him. Luckily, that's not the case at all and i am happily divorced.

I'm glad you're prioritizing weight-management so highly. I didn't and have gained 125 pounds on Seroquel and Risperdal and developed high-blood-pressure and my blood sugars have tested on the high side of normal for years now. Stay the course my friend!

I'm getting out of my chemical-straight-jacket now because the sedation and extreme weight gain are ruining my life while i still have mood swings, so why not be awake in the daytime and at a healthy weight while i cope with the mood swings?

The more of us that refuse to take the weight-gainer meds, the more pressure will be put on the pharmaceutical companies to develop weight-neutral options. Good for you Gabyunbound!!!

Yeah, hypomania is so fun except for the insomnia. I LOVE cleaning while high too! My apartment had never BEEN cleaner during my first hypomania during lockdown. My sleep hours get chaotic in the weeks before the Summer Solstice. It's just something i need to cope with tho, not take incredibly harmful meds that don't work purposefully anyways, just have vicious side-effects like with the weight-gain no man will look at me.

Wishing you love and light and good zzzs as you power thru your struggles!!!