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How Can Insomnia Be Treated While Suffering From Bipolar Disorder?

I was just diagnosis with Bipolar Disorder, with Complex B.. I have always had trouble sleeping because I also have PTSD, and now I am having extreme difficulty with going to sleep. It is 255a and I am wide awake...and I find myself lately not going to bed until after 12a then getting up at 430am
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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When you are facing sever insomnia problem, a short course of sedative drug like clonazepam or zolpidem should help you. Talk to your doctor about prescription.
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How Can Insomnia Be Treated While Suffering From Bipolar Disorder?

Hello When you are facing sever insomnia problem, a short course of sedative drug like clonazepam or zolpidem should help you. Talk to your doctor about prescription. Thanks