Insomnia is beating me up pretty bad today.

[ckw1]

I haven’t been sleeping that well over the past few weeks and I know that it is taking a toll on me. I suffer from anxiety and depression and I know that lack of sleep can really mess with you and make these illnesses so much worse. It seems every little issue that comes up is a major crisis, every problem seems like it is the end of the world. I feel so helpless and hopeless like nothing is going to get better and I’m just going to continue to sink into this bottomless pit of worry and pain. I know in my rational mind that everything is not as bad as it seems but the larger, unrational part of my mind is making everything worse than it really is and no matter what I do I can’t convince myself otherwise. I just want to know that everything is going to be okay and be able to have some peace of mind.

[claire0410]

I am having the same issues with insomnia as well so I know how hard it can be to feel positive when you haven't been able to sleep well. It does really make you feel helpless at times. I just try to do my best to try and relax and remind myself that this will get better. I know that this hasn't been much help, but it helps me to know that I am not the only one dealing with this. Crossing my fingers that we both get some deep and restful sleep!

[ckw1 in reply to claire0410]

Thank you for your support. I’m hoping things will get better soon. I’m so tired right now and all I want to do is sleep. I feel disconnected from myself, almost like I’m watching myself from outside my body.

[Justswimming]

You need sleep. Try melatonin and hr before sleep. If it doesn't work try unison. If that doesn't work call your Dr and get prescription for a little while. If you take antidepessents make sure you take them as early as you can if they rev you up. Insomnia is a nightmare. I think once you get some sleep you'll feel calmer. Hang in there remember things aren't as bad as they seem.

[ckw1 in reply to Justswimming]

Thank you. I will try that tonight. Hopefully I’ll be able to get some rest soon

[troublesleeping in reply to Justswimming]

How much melatonin should you take?

[X01WOOG]

What is sleep? I can't breathe through my nose--it's swollen inside, I have sleep apnea, I have dry mouth because I have to breathe through my mouth so I drink water, then every half hour, I have to go to bathroom. So with only minutes maybe of sleep in a night, I know how you feel about not sleeping. I have depression, anxiety, feelings of low self worth. Did I mention depression, big time! So what I do is go to church on Sundays, go to a Wednesday morning Bible Study. That's about it--oh, I go to WalMart. That's it.

[Southpark]

I too am having the same problem as you. Insomnia, anxiety depression. The lack of sleep is terrible. I have been diagnosed with General anxiety disorder. Everyday the anxiety gets a hold of me and I can’t function like I once did. I have friends who are praying for me and this keeps me ....hanging on. Everything has changed. I feel like I have lost who i once was. I’m praying a lot too and it does help.