Hi,
Everyone I am really really axious today I did not get much sleep last night and the professionals that I have spoken to says just simple let the thoughts go. Do we know how hard that is. I have just got a whole bunch of wild thoughts running rapid in my mind. I was trying to control my breathing because I was afraid that in some way I was going to stop breathing that is what kept me up all night last night. I am at my wits end I feel like crying and I feel as though I am being pushed to the end of my rope again. I can't just let them go as much as I want to. I don't know what to do....
Needing help!
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Sleep deprivation is the worst for me. It will send me into depression quicker than anything- even just one night of it.
I compare it to my 17 month old when she hasn't had a nap and it's 5 or 6 o'clock. She's crying for no reason. She knows that things are not right, but she doesn't know what or how to overcome it. She looks at me with those pleading eyes saying "help me!" And there's not much anybody can do- just need sleep.
Unfortunately, adults can't just go to sleep to catch up whenever. We have daily responsibilities. That's if we COULD go to sleep. I've been on every med for sleep. Currently taking Zyprexa with an Ambien CR (that I'm not supposed to be taking anymore.) Four or five hours is what I get. I use the time to catch up on the computer- respond to other people's posts- and to read.
If you haven't been through it, you don't know what it feels like to not be able to shut your mind off. My hubby is asleep before his head hits the pillow, and I'm glad for him since he gets up to go to work early, but I'm also alone and scared when I'm the only one up. Hence the "busy" activities. Don't just lay there and let you mind make a bad situation worse. Find something to do. It makes me feel better to pick out a few posts and respond to them on here. Maybe the bad I have (insomnia) can have a good effect on someone else (maybe I'll post something that helps).
Know you aren't alone- Bev
I compare it to my 17 month old when she hasn't had a nap and it's 5 or 6 o'clock. She's crying for no reason. She knows that things are not right, but she doesn't know what or how to overcome it. She looks at me with those pleading eyes saying "help me!" And there's not much anybody can do- just need sleep.
Unfortunately, adults can't just go to sleep to catch up whenever. We have daily responsibilities. That's if we COULD go to sleep. I've been on every med for sleep. Currently taking Zyprexa with an Ambien CR (that I'm not supposed to be taking anymore.) Four or five hours is what I get. I use the time to catch up on the computer- respond to other people's posts- and to read.
If you haven't been through it, you don't know what it feels like to not be able to shut your mind off. My hubby is asleep before his head hits the pillow, and I'm glad for him since he gets up to go to work early, but I'm also alone and scared when I'm the only one up. Hence the "busy" activities. Don't just lay there and let you mind make a bad situation worse. Find something to do. It makes me feel better to pick out a few posts and respond to them on here. Maybe the bad I have (insomnia) can have a good effect on someone else (maybe I'll post something that helps).
Know you aren't alone- Bev
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Thanks, I just hate not being able to go to sleep and that is what bothers me the most. My hubby is the same way. I am actually jealous of him at times. I normally lay there until I can't stand it anymore and then get up and watch tv or something, and if that does not help then I wake my hubby up.
Candi
Candi
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Hey Candiandricky,
I try to stay away from watching tv if I can't sleep that usually just gets the mind even more engaged. I read (not a thriller usually something inspirational or devotional) or flip through magazines.
Another thing I do if I can't sleep is a cup of hot milk.
I meditate on something also. Like the saying the serenity prayer...
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
Or I picture flowers in my head and say there names, I'm constantly trying to learn new flowers. You don't have to use flowers but could use any of your favorite thing.
And sometimes I sleep on the couch so as not to bother my hubby with my tossing and turning.
Take care of yourself!
I try to stay away from watching tv if I can't sleep that usually just gets the mind even more engaged. I read (not a thriller usually something inspirational or devotional) or flip through magazines.
Another thing I do if I can't sleep is a cup of hot milk.
I meditate on something also. Like the saying the serenity prayer...
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
Or I picture flowers in my head and say there names, I'm constantly trying to learn new flowers. You don't have to use flowers but could use any of your favorite thing.
And sometimes I sleep on the couch so as not to bother my hubby with my tossing and turning.
Take care of yourself!
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