Last night I could not sleep due to the lithium and took the Klonopin too late.

Then I slept through getting to work --but no one at work was checking
so I sort of thought I would be o.k.
But either way, I was not able to go to work.

In a few minutes I am going back to bed after I take my lithium.



M

I hope you end up getting some much needed sleep.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

No. I went to sleep late -- like 5:00 am.
And I was in a light sleep.

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Tonight I took a fourth of a pill of Lunesta. I am expecting it to work.


M

I hope it does work for you, Mari.
You have the fact that you're probably exhausted in your favor :hug:

I hope it worked for you.
(((((HUGS))))
bizi

Have been taking three lithiums three days in a row.

I am more anxious.
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I might take some more lunesta even though I could end up sleeping the whole day.

. . . .Concerned too about sleeping so late -- need to move the hours so
I can get to work starting next week.



M

classes started earlier this year for Jeff. meetings this past monday and tuesday then wednesday for first classes.
I hope the lunesta helps you the right way.
((((HUGS))))
bizi

Are you more anxious after every dose of lithium you take (all day), or are you getting more anxious after taking a particular dose (at a certain time of day/night)?

I know that it's best to have your lithium level even in your system (for instance by taking the same dose 12 hours apart), but I remember when I first started taking it, I was taking more at night than during the day for a while for some reason. So, maybe your pdoc can make an adjustment if your anxiety may be lessened by tweaking the dosing.

I'm sorry you have such a hard time with meds, Mari. I wish things were easier for you :hug::hug::hug:

How was your weekend Mari?
How are you?
((((HUGS))))
bizi

Pdoc expected me to take 150 lithium three times a day.
She preferred that I take Lunesta instead of extra Klonopin to deal
with the anxiety that interfered with sleep.

I did that for four days and stopped because the anxiety made sleep impossible
even with the Lunesta. And even with taking the lithium early in the day.


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Now I am taking two 150 capsules when I first get up -- (Today I woke up at 3:00 p.m. but starting tomorrow/ Tuesday I will shift to an earlier wake up time.)

That is the highest I can get on the lithium. Probably I am getting some
benefit from the lithium even though I am still depressed.