Bipolar Disorder and Sleep Problems WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Bipolar Disorder and Sleep Problems
Sleep disorders are a common problem in those who suffer from bipolar disorder. Manic episodes result in a decreased need for sleep, while depressive states can make you feel as if sleeping and resting is all you want to do. Once the moods have stabilized, though, the body's natural circadian rhythm has been interrupted and getting a good night's sleep is difficult.1 Studies show that up to 65% of bipolar patients experience chronic sleep disorder issues.2
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- One recent study found that those who undergo interpersonal therapy and social rhythm therapy--learning to monitor and maintain regularity of your daily routine--can expect to have fewer bipolar episodes than those who only treat their symptoms with medication.3
- Bipolar sufferers often have extremely vivid dreams and nightmares.4
- Avoiding caffeine and alcohol, exercising, relaxing before bed, and setting up and sticking to a daily sleep time and waking schedule can all help to manage sleep problems.5
- Get answers about your sleep problems direct from psychiatrists.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Bipolar II (via Pendulum.org): Bipolar Disorder and Sleep
- ↑ About.com: Mood Disorders and Sleep
- ↑ United Press International: Sleep Helps in Bipolar Treatments
- ↑ About.com: Does Bipolar Disorder Affect Dreams?
- ↑ Bipolar Disorder: Sleep Patterns
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Sleep Problems and Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar and Sleep Pattens, Sleep patterns and bipolar, Bipolar disorder and sleep, Sleep and Bipolar Disorder
- Last update: Apr. 7, 2009
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