I have major insomnia with bipolar I & that makes me go into hypomania--sometimes that can last for months & then I get into trouble when I suddenly drop into a depression & do something like overdose on pills which I did 2 years ago. I'm still not sleeping much despite some very sedating drugs but I'm afraid of taking too many more (like doc wants to add Seroquel--no thanks).

Taking Abilify, Lamictal, Trazodone, Klonopin, Topamax, & Concerta for ADHD. Also have low thyroid. & pernicious anemia.

But have to admit I'm like a drug addict addicted to speed in that I hate to be lethargic & it seems the more I sleep the more tired & groggy I am during the day. The hypomanic me just feels so much better than the sedated me...

I just have to watch for the suicidal thoughts...Suzy