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Can forced (by pain from injury) cause a manic/mania state when after 14+ days I got 4 hours of sleep?


Posted by mommylins

Sleep deprivation over 14 days (because of pain from an injury) with manic behavior after I got my first 4 hours in a row of sleep during this injury period.  Taking Vicodin (20 mg hydrocodone). which makes me energized. Have been diagnosed with SEVERE MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME FOR 9 YEARS-in chronic pain management for  only 3-4 years) I was unable to sleep, rest, lay down, perform the smallest tasks like throwing things in the garbage (becauseof pain).  Is it a pattern to have 14+ days forced sleep deprivation (not insomnia) and have a small period of mania/manic behavior?   Diana

 
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A severe lack of sleep can induce hallucinations and manic behaviour. This is caused by the lack of REM sleep (dreaming).

Due to an injury or chronic pain, getting an adequate amount of sleep is a common problem. Usually only when the pain is controlled can you get the sleep you need.

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