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Bipolar and Noc Shift...any advice?

Hello all,

Just wondering if any of you out there have any good advice for someone newly dx with Bipolar II and working the noc shift. I have been working my shift for the last 4.5 yrs from 19-0730. I have been working a 6 wk rotational sched with working every Sun and Mon of those 6 wks and 3 Tues/3Wed as well. I try to convert back over to a day routine when I am not working and just recently have been finding it difficult to find the energy to do anything. I am now up to 100mg of Lamictal QD and 20mg of Lexapro. I have read up on some research regarding Bipolar and the Circadian rythyms and keeping a strict sleeping schedual and such. My girlfriend brought up possibly doing the tanning bed for a couple of minutes a week but I have heard and read thats a no-no as well. Would dig some input if ya have any.

Thx

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My advice would be to switch to evenings if your hospital offers it. After I was diagnosed Bipolar I read a book by Kay Jamison "Touched by Fire." Most people in a manic phase typically fall asleep at around 3 or 4am. This is true for me. Anyway, I sleep great now that I made the switch (I sleep from about 4 to 12) I take very little in terms of meds and feel great (have for a few years now). Seriously, if you want your life back (and your sanity) try evenings. I tried the 20 mins/day in the sun thing as well as a set sleeping schedule. They don't work. I tried EVERYTHING. Please consider it. You will feel soo much better. K. :pumpiron:

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