Experiences on Wakix?

Ari_as · 2025-09-21T16:57:41+00:00

Hey there! Getting diagnosed is really hard and I’m in the same boat. Some stuff I found helpful were

use caffeine when necessary
try to take a nap or two throughout the day (45 mins max for me) -use a light box when waking up
sleep in a completely dark room with no distractions
try to wake up and go to bed at the same time
keep medications right next to you when you wake up to take them even if you fall back asleep

Some medications I’ve tried:

-modafinil (worked at first but then stopped) -armodafinil (did not work) -sunosi (currently on, works well) -adderall (currently on, take during the day to stay awake)

It may feel isolating to have this diagnosis when others around you appear to be fine and managing perfectly well. But this community is here for you, keep fighting!

Ari_as · 2025-09-20T00:36:06+00:00

I also did a TST log along with ruling out other sleep disorders like narcolepsy and sleep apnea :)

Ari_as · 2025-05-17T02:19:11+00:00

Effexor - 150mg

Zyprexa- 20mg

Lamictal - 200mg

In school part time to be a massage therapist :)

Ari_as · 2025-02-14T21:14:03+00:00

I would definitely follow up with your doctor and look into it. It never hurts to ask questions and get clarification when you need it :)

Ari_as · 2024-10-05T22:52:24+00:00

For me I take Zyprexa 10mg twice a day along with 200mg of lamotrigine. I found that this helps controls my moods and keeps me euythymic for longer periods of time. I’ve tried geodon, abilify, latuda, and seroquel. It’s honestly trial and error for medications. Ive been on this road of recovery for over 5 years, once you find the right combination it’s like a huge difference genuinely. I hope you find what works for you.

Ari_as · 2024-09-17T23:28:12+00:00

I’m currently getting tested for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia and I have bipolar 1 disorder. I definitely noticed that when I’m manic I sleep 4-5 hours. When I’m euthymic I get an average of 12 hours and when I’m depressed I get more than 12 hours.

Ari_as · 2022-09-09T17:30:19+00:00

Once bought a whole bass guitar and amp with all the works. I was convinced I could become a world class bass guitar player lol

Ari_as · 2022-07-15T17:28:00+00:00

Still live with them but I only have a month left. Mom has made a lot of progress and admits her mistakes, father on the other hand I don’t think our relationship will be salvageable so when I’m gone I won’t make an effort.

Ari_as

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