Help

[Lynseyhot]

I haven't had sleep in the past four days and I feel like my mind losing it I took bad spell on Tuesday night nearly killed my self since then I haven't slept since then I feel like I am going crazy at the moment

[magnoliaLA]

I am sorry that you haven’t been sleeping, but I am so glad you are here with us. I personally know the agony of sleepless days and nights. It is physically and emotionally agonizing. It puts you in a state of delirium that is uncontrollable.

You need sleep, this is the first thing you need to address in the quickest way possible. I know the struggle, it is torturous. You need and deserve relief.

First, if possible, seek some sort of professional help. If you can’t do this immediately, you should as soon as possible.

Medication: If you have access to Pharmaceuticals, they may be most effective. If not, Melatonin is a natural sleep aid.

Find what engages your mind that can distract you from your anxieties. Listen to music, read, tell yourself a story, watch something that may distract you.

Physically engage your body to exhaustion. Try exercise, yoga, take a bath, try meditation.

I’m sorry if this isn’t helpful. I struggle with severe insomnia and I have heard the same advice over and over and haven’t always found it effective. When I get to the worst of my worst, the only thing I can do is lay in bed while telling myself stories until I fall asleep. I find it helpful to have something to wrap my arms around.

[fgsltw]

I understand what sleepless nights are like. And there are days when I feel like I am moving away from everyone and that I will not be able to get back. I’m clinging to life as best I can. Someone told me... don’t do something permanent to solve a temporary situation. Some things that I try when the pain is so bad are writing whatever is in my mind down on a piece of paper. Don’t worry about spelling or sentence structure. Just write it all down. Get it out of you head. I also try to think about something less painful. Turn my attention away from those things that are hurting so bad. Also I try to keep my mind busy by playing word or number games. I pray a lot. If there is someone you trust, call them and share what you are going through. I don’t do that slot because I always feel like I’m bothering them. But if I’m desperate I call anyway. Keep looking for things that work for you. Work in the garden might help. Don’t give up. You are special. You are worth fighting for.