[sirkgnik]

I had horrible insomnia for months. Finally got me on some drugs that help but now all I want to do is sleep. I get anywhere from 10-12 hours a day.

I try my best to stay up but just can't seem to do it. I know it is a avoidance of life.

Just do to know what to do. My depression is so great (Bipolar II)

Thanks for listening.

[CANDC]

Hi sirkgnik, glad you are finally getting more sleeps. You could be making up for a sleep deficit.

More is available about sleep here
Psych Central - Search results for Insomnia and sleeping too much

Why do you say that it's an avoidance of life? Do you feel sure of this?

My first thought was that the meds you are taking are not adjusting your sleep properly. How do you feel when you first wake up? Do you feel tired and groggy? If so, how long does it take before you feel really "awake" and alert?

Is sleeping 10-12 hours per day messing up your life schedule?

I have sleep problems, too. Sometimes it's sleeping during the wrong part of the day. Sometimes it's not sleeping enough. I started taking a med earlier this year and went straight from sleeping 3 am - 11 am to sleeping 10:30 pm - 4:30 am.

[sirkgnik]

Originally Posted by jo_thorne

Why do you say that it's an avoidance of life? Do you feel sure of this?

My first thought was that the meds you are taking are not adjusting your sleep properly. How do you feel when you first wake up? Do you feel tired and groggy? If so, how long does it take before you feel really "awake" and alert?

Is sleeping 10-12 hours per day messing up your life schedule?

I have sleep problems, too. Sometimes it's sleeping during the wrong part of the day. Sometimes it's not sleeping enough. I started taking a med earlier this year and went straight from sleeping 3 am - 11 am to sleeping 10:30 pm - 4:30 am.

I wake up at 5:30 a.m. ok and pretty much immediately get going (have 5 cats to care for and get ready for work). I just am filled with dread at the thought of facing another day. I am on some pretty highs doses of meds and they do not bother me during the day. I just want it to go away (the depression) so I go to bed. I just sit and try and get myself to do something. I used to knit and crochet a lot and do lots of crafts, but just can't push myself although I am working on it. Trying to get outside more even just to sit and watch the birds. Getting a little better. 2 or 3 weeks ago I would have already been in bed. Maybe I will make it until 9 tonight!

I'm glad you're seeing a little improvement. I had a meds change in March and have been getting better since then. I have ups and down regarding motivation. I seem to be having gradual overall improvement with some bad days thrown in.

I'm sorry about the feeling of dread. I have experienced that before on waking and it's really unpleasant.

I tried "Tiny Habits" back in the spring but didn't get much benefit from it. It would involve things like just holding your knitting or crocheting in your lap for a while but not planning to actually do anything with it.

I hope you make it outside to watch the birds. I love watching birds and find it so calming.

It's so frustrating to be struggling with everyday living tasks, isn't it? I try not to compare where I am now to where I used to be and just work with what I have.