Can You Be In Bipolar Mania And Falling Asleep/asleep At The Same Time

How can a bipolar induce sleep during a manic phase without an anti manic?

there are ways to prevent us from going to high, yes. i use some of them.First, don’t drink coffee. At least when you’re in manic or hypomanic state.I found that doing things that needs concentration work out pretty well.I happen to be a good drawer, so i drew when i was going up. First the drawings were terrible. My hands was shaking too much to do right line, but i continued and after a couple of drawing, i began slowly to calm down. i continued until my drawing did not present anymore abnormalities.Walking is fine. It’s a good way to use that energy. I used it and i was really tired after that.Being careful about eating enough could help too.

When in bipolar manic state, how long can you not sleep?

After researching about bipolar one can come to a collusions of: How Bipolar Disorder Affects SleepBipolar disorder may affect sleep in many ways. For example, it can lead to:Insomnia, the inability to fall asleep or remain asleep long enough to feel rested (resulting in feeling tired the next day).Hypersomnia, or over-sleeping, which is sometimes even more common than insomnia during periods of depression in bipolar disorder.Decreased need for sleep, in which (unlike insomnia) someone can get by with little or no sleep and not feel tired as a result the next day.Delayed sleep phase syndrome, a circadian-rhythm sleep disorder resulting in insomnia and daytime sleepiness.REM (rapid eye movement) sleep abnormalities, which may make dreams very vivid or bizarre.Irregular sleep-wake schedules, which sometimes result from a lifestyle that involves excessive activity at night.Co-occurring drug addictions, which may disrupt sleep and intensify pre-existing symptoms of bipolar disorder.Co-occurring sleep apnea, which may affect up to a third of people with bipolar disorder, which can cause excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue. During the highs of bipolar disorder (periods of mania), you may be so aroused that you can go for days without sleep without feeling tired the next day. For three out of four people with bipolar disorder, sleep problems are the most common signal that a period of mania is about to occur. Sleep deprivation, as well as jet lag, can also trigger manic or hypomanic episodes for some people with bipolar disorder.

Why is it so difficult for some people who have bipolar disorder to fall asleep?

Neuroscience hasn't precisely figured out the mechanism of most brain activities including that of falling asleep. But we know different waves (alpha vs beta) are part of the process. It's my conjecture even when not plagued by manic symptoms such as racing thoughts, which are more obvious in their sleep disruption, that the bipolar brain with its notable differences (e.g., proven reduction in grey matter) is simply disordered in this area too.We usually focus on the more spectacular symptoms of severe depression and mania. But there's a reason someone diagnosed with bipolar is more likely to have anxiety/panic disorders and ADHD. We don't know precisely what that reason is yet. However, I think it stands as a reasonable argument that falling asleep may be another area of dysfunction.Personally, I have excellent sleep hygiene (by necessity) but still struggle sometimes even while stable mood-wise with falling asleep. I blame my disordered brain. I think this is just one more thing it doesn't quite get right. Maybe one day we’ll know why.

If you have depressive tendencies and you may be bipolar, what can you do to stop manic tenedencies from developing?

If you’re on the Bipolar spectrum but haven't yet experienced an overt manic or hypomanic episode, avoiding things that commonly trigger mania would serve you well.Here’s a list of some common triggers, and some advice on how to avoid them:Caffeine - and any other stimulants. Reduce your caffeine intake to zero. If drinking coffee or tea is a part of your daily routine, cutting it out may sound like a daunting proposal, but it’s not as hard as it sounds. Try substituting your caffeinated hot beverage with mint tea or a caffeine free coffee substitute. Avoid decaffinated drinks as they still contain enough caffeine to trigger manic or hypomanic episodes in individuals that are sensitive to it. Unfortunately chocolate also contains caffeine and chemically related methylxanthines, so I’d also avoid chocolate until you can see a psychiatrist for a Bipolar screening and professional advice.Bad sleep - sleeping poorly, not enough or too unevenly can trigger mania, so try to make sure you get enough good quality sleep with fairly regular times for when you go to bed and when you get up. If you have trouble falling asleep or you regularly don't sleep well, try the following: set a bed time and turn off all the screens in your house at least an hour before, spend at least 5 minutes taking slow, deep breaths from your diaphragm, and make sure the room you sleep in is as dark as possible.Antidepressant medication - anti-depressants of all classes are known to trigger mania. If you’re already taking antidepressants, do not stop taking them as prescribed, as sudden discontinuation can have serious and unpleasant consequences. Make an appointment with a psychiatrist and get screened for bipolar, if you are on the spectrum the psychiatrist will likely have you taper off the antidepressant medication. Just to reiterate: if you are taking antidepressants do not stop taking them as prescribed, discontinuation should be directed and supervised by a professional.This list isn't comprehensive but it’s a good starting point. It would be a good idea to look up other common triggers and how to avoid them.Be well!