Posted by Krysti on December 16, 2002, at 8:32:44
In reply to Re: trileptal sleepiness?, posted by caile on December 12, 2002, at 21:57:05
Hi caile,
I've never been particularly creative, but I do know I am definitely more productive when hypomanic - I think that's just part of being in that state - you have way more energy than usual.
You stated you are less motivated to exercise and to try new things - yeah, I guess I am like that too, however, I am also less likely to do stupid things also. So, I guess the trade off for me is a good one.
> I miss the liberating highs
So do I : ) But, again, I'm more apt to not make such wise decisions when feeling like that so even though I miss the feeling, I don't miss what comes along with it.
> I am much less prone to nightmares when I'm on
itYes, me too. I used to have nightmares all the time that someone was trying to kill me (shoot me or stab me) or rape me and no one would help me. I can't even count the number of times I've been shot or stabbed in my nightmares (how horrible). Even though my dreams are definitely not always good now, they are not as horrible as before and not as vivid to where you wake up and still have a hard time getting over it.
> Trileptal helps me not be so anxious
This has been the best part of being on mood stabilizers for me. My anxiety was REALLY bad before. It has been such a relief to not have it anymore after living that way for 6 years.
> Do any of you feel similarly?
Yep! Again, for me the trade off is worth it. I guess I'm back to a more "normal for me" state - before I ever became hypomanic I didn't have a ton of energy either. Besides, even when I was hypo, I rarely focused my energy on things that were good for me. I did start exercising for a while, but like everything else that's good for me, it got old after a while!
Sorry, probably doesn't help you too much, but at least you know you're not alone : )
Krysti
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