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Reclaiming Sleep with Bipolar II: A Practical Self-Directed Program for Breaking Sedative Dependency and Building Durable Rest

This course is for adults with Bipolar II disorder who are caught in a pharmacological bind — relying on Ambien, clonazepam, or quetiapine to sleep while still not sleeping well. It treats you as someone who already knows your diagnosis, already has prescribers, and is ready to take active ownership of your neurobiology. The course draws on the two most evidence-based frameworks for your specific situation: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) adapted for bipolar disorder, and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), both of which outperform sleeping pills in long-term outcomes for people with mood disorders.

intermediate6 modules~7 hours

What you'll learn

  1. 01Module 1: Your Specific Sleep Landscape — Bipolar II, Mood Cycling, and Polypharmacy
  2. 02Module 2: CBT-I Adapted for Bipolar Disorder — The Evidence-Based Core
  3. 03Module 3: Zolpidem Dependency — What It Is, How Tapering Works, and What to Expect
  4. 04Module 4: Social Rhythm Therapy and Circadian Anchoring — The Bipolar-Specific Fix
  5. 05Module 5: The Body at Night — Arousal Downregulation Without Sedation
  6. 06Module 6: Building Your Personal Sleep Protocol and Long-Term Relapse Prevention

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Module 1: Module 1: Your Specific Sleep Landscape — Bipolar II, Mood Cycling, and Polypharmacy

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