Feeling so frustrated -venting

[Coralrose5]

So I slept well one night and then I didn’t sleep well again for two. I am so frustrated because it’s been a couple months of poor sleep. I called out sick to work today and I’ve just been lying in bed. I watched a movie but I don’t want to do anything I am just upset they this is happening to me.

[gen6]

I am sorry that your having this trouble. I understand the frustration of it and am trying to work on it too. People keep saying to have a routine helps. But having a routine and then laying in bed for hours in the middle of the night doesn’t seem to do anything for me except give me more anxiety. I think I did read online though is if this is happening try to do something relaxing like read a book or do a puzzle to easy yourself to sleep. I have am on my second 500 piece puzzle in the last week and a half. Not sure it’s the best solution but eventually I do get back to sleep. I hope you feel better soon.

[Coralrose5 in reply to gen6]

My sleep routine is shower/bath, put my phone away, meds, watch something on tv (because it distracts my mind) or read. Then I go to bed. But it hasn’t helped yet. So frustrating. Thanks for your reply.

[gen6]

Hopefully we can both find something that works better soon.

[Coralrose5 in reply to gen6]

Yes. I am not a puzzle person but I have a coloring book I can use. I just wish the effing medication would work.