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Happy to say that yesterday I didn't get super sleepy (it was more like I got a dose of sleeping pills than just being tired) within a few hours of waking up like I have been for the past few weeks.
I can't seem to get to sleep tonight, but I'm still going to count this as progress. Only had a nap after work instead of also taking one during my break. I'm happy to not be sleeping away my entire life, which is a good sign I'm not in the throes of an episode.
Wish I could say I did something in particular but I think it was a matter of patience. I slept whenever I was very sleepy - maybe that helped? At first I tried to fight it and stay awake but that resulted in falling asleep sitting up which was a pain. I'm down to 75mg a day and seem to be holding stable as far as major problems.
I'm glad there are people who understand this incredibly specific kind of hell. Supporting each other makes it more bearable.