I am hoping someone can help me out there.. was diagnosed almost 6 yrs ago with Bipolar disorder at the age of 40..with no previous mental health hx...other than previous mild depression in which an antidepressant actually started up the bipolar...I never had true "Bipolar" sx like the extravagant spending, etc..just the not being able to sleep part. I am thinking it is actually PTSD with a bit of SAD..which my therapist agrees I have some of the other 2 things going on. Bipolar has been over diagnosed in recent yrs from what I have heard. I am trying to get off some of the heavy meds I have been on for yrs. My therapist took me off Lithium which has helped a lot. Now taking Trileptal 1200mg, Seroquel 100mg and Lorazepam 0.5mg a day. I started taking Melatonin several months ago at low dosage (1mg) and went up to 9mg now and have been able to go down from 1.5mg lorazepam to 0.5mg now due to taking Melatonin. Have read Melatonin may not be safe for long term use..and/or in the higher dosages just wondering if anyone has other info on this? It has helped sleeping a lot and being able to get down on the dosage of the Lorazepam. Thinking of trying Valerian root also and have read mixed reviews on it..
Thanks!
Motto165