[Lilithlee]

So I was doing really good on sleep, I was and now after 2 clonapzepan I'm happily goggling guinea pigs( I want one/ new obession) wide awake and knowlig my self probably will be till around three and the get up a 6 all hyper. I love sleep, liked my sleep cycle why can't it last?

Sorry wasn't sure where to post this?

[hamster-bamster]

On sleep, try elavil in low dose. Better than benzos.

On guinea pigs, will send you helpful links when I get to my laptop.

[Lilithlee]

Ask my Doyle about that for sure. And guinea pigs links awesome thanks.

I wish I knew too. I love sleep but am only sleeping about 3 hours. How has your mood been? I've been feeling better at times, I think this is part of being bipolar. I hope you get more restful sleep. Hugs, kelly

[Lilithlee]

Kelly, my moods have other been really good or restless with annoyed. Lets see how sleep go today.

I suck at sleeping, too. Just can't getting frigging brain to calm down.

[hamster-bamster]

Cavy House Guinea Pig Rescue

This is in SF. You can adopt a fixed guinea pig from them. Already fixed. Can adopt a couple since they are social.

Plus, even if you are not in SF, the link has lots of good info.

Hamsters: nocturnal, dry poop, need smaller space, solitary.
Guinea pigs: diurnal, wet poop, need a lot of space, very very social.

I have only had hamsters but I have looked into guinea pigs and they are totally adorable!

[Speed3]

I have always been told sleep is one of the most important things for a person with bipolar. Sometimes easier said then done.

for me, changes in my sleep cycle always are part of a change in my mood.
When I start sleeping less and less, that is usually the beginning of a mixed or manic mood.

Right now I am on so many meds all I do is sleep.

[catsrhelm]

I too have trouble with my sleep. I have found that taking melatonin with my sleeping pill has helped a lot. You may want to give that a try.