[sugahorse1]

Sorry for recently starting so many threads.

I just actually don't know where I am at anymore. I go from clear depression, to contemplating life on the whole, to not being able to sleep at night, to waking up plenty in the middle of the night, to waking up at 10AM, to feeling empty - even lonely - to getting stuck into some productive work, to getting frustrated at others, to withdrawing.

What is going on? Where am I at? I'm anxious to take on this day, knowing I've had interrupted sleep. And knowing it's 9 hours long, and seeing the dull weather.
So-that would indicate mild depression; so why then can I not sleep at night and keep waking up?!?
Aaaaarrrrrggggg!! If only it were easy

[Moose72]

Talk to your social worker about sleep hygiene. They always tell me no tv or alcohol before bed, get some fresh air and exercise, eat a balanced diet... Maybe you're anxious hence the up several times a night? I have sleep apnea and that wakes me up for the bathroom a lot more without the cpap.

[sugahorse1]

I watched some TV before bed, but then read for nearly an hour. I agree that I don't do much exercise. Fresh air is probably something that could been raining most of the day. I usually sleep like a log... I cannot imagine being depressed with some form of hypomanic symptoms at the same time. Taking a klonopin or sleeping aid before bed may solve the problem temporarily, but I'm trying to understand this thing first

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by sugahorse

I watched some TV before bed, but then read for nearly an hour. I agree that I don't do much exercise. Fresh air is probably something that could been raining most of the day. I usually sleep like a log... I cannot imagine being depressed with some form of hypomanic symptoms at the same time. Taking a klonopin or sleeping aid before bed may solve the problem temporarily, but I'm trying to understand this thing first

Getting good sleep helps a ton. The tv and computer give out a type of light that's not good for sleep. Reading is good though. Hypomania with depression is a mixed episode. Maybe you're having that? I usually feel very crappy during one of those. Aggitated and irritated and sobbing

[sugahorse1]

Hey Moose.
Thought about this, and really think 'mixed episode' fits. It's not really the most awesome of places to be, and I'm getting less sleep than I'd like.
My mind is also racing a bit too fast, especially as I am having to learn a lot of new things and work, and am therefor battling a little. And can't fall asleep. And drinking a bit much