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So it’s 3am and I’m wide awake, so my doctor put me on medication which he says will help with my bath throughs and depression and will help me sleep but all it’s done is made me put on weight which hasn’t helped me one bit as I hate myself anyways. I spend all day walking and cleaning I just can’t shut down, I’ve looked online and a lot of what I’ve seen is saying about bipolar disorder? Can anyone relate or help in anyway please?

Many thanks 🙏

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Hey, don't be afraid to go to more than one doctor. And don't give up, medications take time to work. Keep researching to ... you can never be to educated until all your symptoms go away. (or are managed). And as far as relating to you I completely understand. I have hated my self ever since I got out of bodybuilding due to my mental and physical health problems. But I believe with hard work and faith we can both overcome our obstacles once and for all.

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Hi Jparkes,

It sounds like you are overwhelming yourself at the moment. Just breath, in through your nose for a count of 3 and out of your mouth for a count of 4. Close your eyes and just exist. Inhale into the bottom of your lungs, filling them from the bottom up. In for a count of 3 and out of your mouth for a count of 4.......Nothing else, think of nothing else. Nothing is important for the next 2-3 minutes.

You are most definitely not alone when it comes to having trouble sleeping. The best thing to do when you can not sleep is read a book. It makes your eyes tired without any blue light that stimulates you keeping you awake. In other words stay away from your phone, t.v, and of course your computer.

I think your trouble with sleep at the moment is that fact that you are overwhelmed. You need to take a time out. Stop trying to tire yourself out running around all day. Trust me, you, are tired. You just need to turn off your brain.

Do something you like. Cook a favorite meal, paint a picture, take a bath, read a book, whatever your hobby is do that. Get out of your head even just for a little while. But do it every day. Call it YOUR TIME, just for you.

Finally please do not go online and try to self diagnose yourself with anything. The internet is a horrible place full of incorrect information and companies trying to sell you the next quick fix. Go to a doctor or two, and let them diagnose you using facts and technology.

You got this.

Be Well.

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Becomeanewman in reply to Trying1268

Hey thanks for your reply I’ll definitely try all that, I struggle to stop my brain from thinking it certainly is tiring

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Trying1268 in reply to Becomeanewman

You should also read this link from ADAA:adaa.org/understanding-anxi...

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Becomeanewman in reply to Trying1268

Thank you 🙏

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Becomeanewman

Its now 7:30 am and still awake

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JW621

Most of us go through this hardship. Let’s contribute by helping each overcome our battles. Declutter our mind. We need peace in our life

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Blueruth

Did this doctor talk to you about good sleep hygiene before the meds? It takes practice but it is much more satisfying. Lots of tips here and online. Lavender, some nighttime yoga/meditation and rain sounds (white noise) on my speakers help me. Melatonin if I am especially anxious. My biggest problem is my cat who jumps on my head sometimes!

Hello. I have been diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder. I think it is a bit of a junk diagnosis but it's a start. It got me into therapy where I started to work on my emotions. It has taken 13 years of therapy and I am finally feeling better. I take meds which I have been able to go down on finally because things have gotten so much better. I have gained a lot of weight but I am an adult and realize people come in all shapes and sizes and there is more of me to love and I do feel pretty good. Anyway, I hope you figure it all out. If you want me to tell you all about my story and what helped me, just message me. I love telling my story now. I used to be too ashamed and scared and now it is liberating. Plus it's cool because on here it is anonymous. Take care.

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Roxylox

It does sound an awful lot like I Wes when on a high (mania). I am finally on a meds that suits now but it took years of trial and error. I wouldn't be recommending what I'm on cos everybody is different. I would be telling your doctor though if your present meds don't suit you. Don't suffer in silence.

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Roxylox

By the way, I would agree with people on here to try more than one doctor if necessary.

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