I don't know about the medications and food...I take them with and without food..
About sleep..I have a real sleep problem too...I decided finally to ignore it...I think I have been so stressed over it, it has just added to the stress in my life. Now I just factor it in to my overall functioning. If I get only two hours of sleep I don't expect much of myself....I try to avoid being self critical. I know it is a lot lot harder having a job and having to perform. I don't have to worry about that. I just have to make certain that the kitty cats are fed.
Bobby

Dear Bobby,
Your kitty cats are happy cats because they get to have your care and attention.

You are right. I try hard to accept all parts of the bipolar.
Some parts are easier to accept than others.
Do you know how much I am bugged that my once straight teeth are crooked from the grinding/clenching -- even with the nights guards?

Yeah, I will get a grip on myself. I promise.
People were nice to me at work today and I mostly got done what I had to.

Then I came home and wouldn't let myself to go sleep/nap right away. Now I am up. That is wierd and something to work on. I guess I was trying to stay up to wait for the night med time.

M.

thank you about the kitty cats...right now I can't find Yuki...
don't try to get a grip on yourself ...don't put any more pressure on yourself..
i am learning not to fight the symptoms....i take naps when my body lets me and I figure nothing except the cats are more important...if you need the sleep I wouldn't worry about the medications and let yourself nap and sleep when you can...
i would try to not let the teeth bug you unless they are painful....have you tried calming music? and not watching or listening to news....just eliminating as much stress as you are able to...
i know that is really difficult when you have a job.....rats...
Bobby