A member asked:

I've been sleeping a lot lately, going to bed at 7pm and waking up at 12 or 1pm the next afternoon. i am bipolar and have insomnia. not on meds. help?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sleep probs typical : Sleep disruption is common in bipolar people. Please consult a physician experienced in the care of bipolar patients to work with this problem.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Abhishek Mehra answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sign of depression?: Hi the increased sleep may be a sign of depression as part of the bipolar illness . Would recommend you seeing a psychiatrist for comprehensive evaluation and treatment . Bipolar illness is complex and patients can suifer from depression( low) or mania/ hypomania( high) or they can be in euthymia( in between). The treatment of choice is mood stabilizers and therapy.

Answered 9/11/2019

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