I have type 1 bipolar disorder, i rapid cycle.i haven't slept in 68 hours, is there something i can take otc ? i can't afford my medications.

Bipolar: If you have been diagnosed with bipolar an have sleep deprivation for this extended time i roiled highly recommend to see a psychiatrist to get medications to stabilize there are no otc to manage that.Yoi atf young person don't delay treatment it's very damaging makes it difficult to treat and will be chronic a lot of good treatments available now don't fear get help all the best.

Challenging question: It is well-known that insomnia is a trigger for mania and rapid cycling, hence it is important to combat that. Even though sleep md's don't recommend antihistamines for sleep, they can work and are otc. The bigger issues: 1: you need to be working with your md. 2: some drug co's make their products available to you, free of charge-ask your md how. 3: your md may have samples of certain meds.