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December 10, 2006, 2:43 am PST
sleep disorders
Quote From: mustbecrazyI, too, have Bipolar Disorder. Fortunately, I am on a good set of meds (finally). I have just entered surgical menopause, due to hysterectomy with ovary removal (because of breast cancer...couldn't take the antihormone drug due to a heart arrhythmia...sounds like a soap, doesn't it?)
Sleep problems and Bipolar go hand in hand. Sleep problems because of menopause go hand in hand. Mood swings and menopause go hand in hand. Unfortunately, I cannot take hormone therapy because the cancer had estrogen receptors. My doc says I will be more succeptible to mood swings and depression for a couple of years. We will adjust my meds as needed.
I take temazepam for sleep. My sleep doc has me empty the capsule under my tongue and hold it there. The mucosal tissue absorbs the chemicals faster than my stomache. I have been able to cut my dose in half. However, because I'm not getting any Delta sleep, we are researching meds to find one that will help.
Hey, have you checked out Dr. Phil's posting board for Bipolar Disorder? Go to the message boards prompt. Then go to "Mental Health", Then go to Bipolar Disorder. There are a lot of people sharing their stories and offering encouragement to each other.
Glad to hear from you. femhrt. is that not hormone replace ment? i have a hard time sleeping through the night and wake up [tired] every morning. i am looking for natural sleep aids. i was taking estrace which is a hormone to help with all the symptons of sleepless ness. however the pharmacys are running [short] on this med. what now? i sure could use some answers,sleepless .
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