Bipolar Disorder and Sleep Problems
Sleep issues are very common in those with bipolar disorder. Indeed, they may affect the cycling of the condition.
– Delayed sleep phase syndrome is a sleep problem that affects the circadian rhythm. Most common in adolescents, it may be linked to depression and bipolar disorder.
– Insomnia refers to the trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. In many people with bipolar disorder, mania would result in this sleep issue.
– Nightmares, night terrors, and vivid dreams, would affect those with bipolar disorder as well. Treating the underlying disease can help relieve symptoms of nightmares.
– Irregular sleep-wake schedule: If you have bipolar disorder and normally lack sleep, the irregular cycle would significantly disrupt the treatment of the disease.
Overall, it is quite clear that people with bipolar disorder may result in sleep issues, but how is it about the opposite? The next section will answer this question. [2]
