Bipolar: Can't sleep, but not manic?

I have been struggling with sleep of late.

My body is tired, but my brain just wants to keep going.

Today is day 2 of not being able to shut down and rest. Last night, I slept 4, maybe 5 hours?

Tonight, I'm hoping to get better rest.

I walked 13,000 steps in a total of 2 hours today, so my body should be adequately tired...

So then, why can't I go to sleep?

I don't want to rely on sleeping pills. I believe in naturally healing the body. But why is my nature then denying my body sleep, when I've done everything I can to adhere to my human nature?

I eat better, I exercise more, get enough sunshine... I'm physically tired, but I just can't get anywhere with my sleep...

I'm still on Abilify, so it's not like I'm off medication...

Am I headed for an uncontrolled spiritual experience (manic relapse) again? Or is my poor sleep due to my kundalini being awake?

Read more about Kundalini and wakefulness here.

Click here for Sadhguru's take on sleep (excerpted below):

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