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I have bipolar 1 and i haven't been able to sleep much for the last 5 nights, any suggestions?
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Get help immediately: Sleepless night final link in chain leading to mania. Essential to have good sleep hygiene. Let your doc know, or go to local er, for something to help you sleep before you end up with full blown mania.
Answered 5/9/2013
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Seek Help Quickly: Decreased sleep often accompanies increasing manic symptoms. If you are experiencing that much trouble sleeping, you need to get in touch with your physician as soon as possible to see adjustments need to be made in your medication to try to get more help.
Answered 10/3/2016
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