Awake at 3am again

[CountZero]

It's probably been a week now that I've been unable to sleep through the night. I've been having vivid dreams lately which I always seem to wake up from. I always wake up at a part in the dream when things start to break down. I'm reminded of the movie Inception when I think about it. It's like my mind starts to recognize that it's experiencing a dream and things start spiraling out of control. That, or the stress of the dream forces me awake. It's been frustrating. I know that I should just try to go back to sleep but I just don't have the urge to jump back in. My mind starts working, and I just end up listening to music and scouring the internet until I feel like I'm ready to give it another go. Anyone else have a similar issue?

[Hidden]

Hi CountZero! I feel your frustrations. I am also awake at 3AM due to dreams and mind racing. You are not alone.

[CountZero in reply to Hidden]

Hello mdl2020. Thank you for replying to me. I really appreciate it. I'm sorry that you're having the same trouble.

[Hidden]

I don't deal with the dream issue but I do end up over thinking and stressing myself out at night. I also get worsening anxiety so that plays a factor as well. When you wake up I would say you should start to keep a journal, hand write the things that stressed you out instead of getting online or listening to music. Using devices usually ends up waking you up more because of the blue light. So try not to use them. But journaling will help with the stress and anxiety from the dreams and maybe in writing what the stress is over you will be able to tackle the problem when you are awake. Also sometimes calming sounds can help so maybe get some background noise going: rain, a campfire, the ocean. Whatever you prefer.

[CountZero in reply to Hidden]

Hi endofheartache. Thank you for sharing. It means a lot to me. I think you're right. I'm not really helping myself by just giving up on sleep and jumping online. I've actually been trying to keep a journal lately. I've written about some of my dreams. The ones that involve people from my past at least. It's always weird seeing people I know in my dreams. I can't help but wonder why they're there, and if there is some underlying factor that is causing their presence. I'll try some background music. That might help; having something to focus on other than my thoughts. Thanks again for the advice.

[Shnookie]

Hi this is Shnookie. I just woke up needed the restroom at 2:45 AM. On top of sleeping 💤 issues weird dreams. Even tho I take Clonozapem 5 mg to relax me to fall asleep, I can’t remember when I’ve slept thru the night in ages. Especially now with my ADHD becoming worse and financial problems including a huge amount of back rent owed due to COVID my sleep patterns R especially messed. I only work 2 days a week and have trouble getting up in the mornings. Many times I tally asleep 😴 in the afternoons. Because my anxiety has increased during COVID, my shrink has allowed me to take up to 1 extra pill a day. However I spoke to her on Wednesday and I’m going to cut down my usuage of Clonozapem. Hugs 🤗 to all of U S

[CountZero in reply to Shnookie]

Hey Shnookie. I'm sorry you have such trouble with sleep. I can appreciate how you must feel. My life fell apart with the arrival of COVID: lost my job, dropped out of school. I spent months just watching it burn. In so doing I've backed myself into a wall; mentally and financially. I'm actually trying to put it back together now though; piece by piece. I know that my road to recovery is going to be a long one. It's been a struggle to hold on to hope. I want to believe that things will get better though; for all of us. Thank you for sharing with me. It means a lot to know that I'm not alone.

[Shnookie in reply to CountZero]

No U R not alone. I’m trying to get my life back together as well. I’m on Medi Cal and finally after 6 years, I’m being referred to specialists that I need to see. Tomorrow I’m making an appt to see a neurologist for my recurring headaches that I have had since I’ve been a little girl. I’ve had every kind of test but want to check things out again. Only wishing U

the best abrazos- hugs 🤗 in Spanish S