I made a vlog, 14 hours sleeping since quitting abilify ( still on xeplion ) trying to find solution

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Here is my vlog

I had abilify together with xeplion. Now since 2.5 months I only have xeplion.

I started sleeping 14 hours or more daily. When I try to set an alarm I am very tired. I need to find a solution. Thanks

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Do you drink any tea or coffee?

Sometimes caffeine can help, and also setting multiple alarms on your phone to wake up could help as well.

You have a lot of nice natural light in your place as well, so maybe try to use that to your advantage and wake up with the sunrise if possible.

It might take a little bit to kind of “train” your sleep cycle but it’s worth a shot.

Hope this helps a little :+1:

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Yeah, I drink 5-8 cups coffee per day with 2-3 energy drinks and sometimes even more

I sleep next to the windows with the sun light, it does not seem to help. Ive set now an alarm for 11 am, so I can ask for the blood test.

Thanks

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You might be drinking too much caffein. I think a little coffee could help, but youre drinking a lot. That could be an issue. Moderate intake if any is always recommended.

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Yes I have thought of this. Haha I am very addicted to it.

Tabacco too

I have tried to quit cold turkey many times ( coffee ) But then I start drinking a lot again.

I may try to reduce. Only coffee and no energy drinks

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Be careful, thats a ton of caffeine.

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That would be a good start. Can you try setting an alarm for 13 hrs at first and every week try to sleep an hr less. And also go to bed earlier than 1am?

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I have now set an alarm for 11 am.

I will go to the psychtrist place. To ask for a blood test, and to see what is the issue

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Yes, psychiatrist is who will help. I have slept 14 hrs before but not for extended period of time.

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Yes I can see that sleeping to much really can become a problem. In my case I sleep 6 - 8 hours with 3 breaks each night. This is just as bad as sleeping to much and affects my mood very badly. I hope for you that your sleep issues will be solved real soon.

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