Sleeping to escape

[panamaborn]

Am I the only one that just wants to sleep so they don't have to think about their problems?

[Hb2003]

Sometimes i do ☺️ I think sleep is relaxing for me I usually forget about bad things when i sleep

[panamaborn in reply to Hb2003]

thanks for responding I can't get a good night sleep I try Advil PM and I go to sleep but wake up an hour to two hours later my thinking is what keeps me from having a good night sleep I need some help with my mind anxiety and depression is getting the best of me.

[Hb2003 in reply to panamaborn]

I can’t sleep again when I wake up either . It’s so darn hard

[panamaborn in reply to Hb2003]

what do you do to sleep?

[Hb2003 in reply to panamaborn]

I try to lay down and take deep breaths or listen to music that makes me sleep or tire myself out by watching videos

[panamaborn in reply to Hb2003]

I will try watching videos I have changed I don't like to see bad movies anymore I think it adds to my thinking I will try good hearted movies comedies and such thank you for sharing my thinking gets the best of me I have tried to listen to soft music to sleep but I am overwhelded with whats going on in my mind. I need to start exercising and taking better care of my body. Thank you and God bless!

[Hb2003 in reply to panamaborn]

Your welcome 🙏 ☺️

[panamaborn]

Mashedswede what do you do for depression?

[Arymretep]

If only LOL, I find it very hard to get a full nights sleep 👎

[panamaborn]

Arymretep I can't remember when I had a good nights sleep if only I could

[Neeners1839]

I can relate. Lately I have been looking forward to bedtime. My anxiety is so bad at times (especially lately) that it creates physical symptoms. Stomach aches, loss of appetite, nausea……… I want to say it’s anxiety because I hope it is. I have always been very anxious about my health and having a terminal illness. Somehow when I’m in bed and watching a movie I feel no discomforts. Only if I start to remember how I felt earlier. Waking up is difficult at times. My heart races the moment I open my eyes. What will today bring? I start therapy this week and I pray it will help me find peace and teach me how to cope with my mind when it’s against me. Exercise was incredibly helpful for me. In a group setting.

I hope you’re feeling better today. I see that you struggle getting rest. I do also. I always wake up. The last time I slept all the way through I was so lost lol. It felt nice though. I love herbal teas, I drink a stress relieve natural tea by Yogi, made of lavender and honey and chamomile also. I like to mix the two and have it next to me in bed. I don’t know if it’s mental or effective or maybe both but it does take some of the edge off. 🙂

[samack]

I always look forward to sleep. There is life snd adventures there that is not present in my waking life.. i would sleep 24/7 if I could. Even when I'm "well" I enjoy my nighttime adventures.

[panamaborn in reply to samack]

I enjoy sleep also but right now I try to sleep my anxiety away

[samack]

Understood. I sleep due to depression. Its not good. Night sleep is my respite from thinking too much.

[panamaborn in reply to samack]

samack do you do the same thing with sleeping?

[samack]

I am prescribed a med for sleep. Otherwise I'd be up all night. Sometimes I awaken for 2 to 3 hours, but something about the middle of the night mostly comforts me. Like Dracula, I dread the mornings, awakening to the void in the daylight.. God willing this will stop.

[panamaborn in reply to samack]

samack here it is again for me unable to sleep I woke up at 3am wide awake the night time is comforting I think it's because nothing is going on it's quite, dark lol I want to have a peace of mind so I can sleep Advil pm doesn't work I think I am immune to them not sure what to do ugh! Be safe and have a peaceful day.

[samack in reply to panamaborn]

Can you get a prescription medication ? I was up at 3 also. I pray for you to have a good night sleep.

[panamaborn in reply to samack]

No I don't have insurance, I was using advil pm and it doesn't work work then I tried gummy melatonin and I'm so stressed out even that doesn't help thank you for replying and prayers.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to panamaborn]

Time-release melatonin has been a miracle for me. I'd be up all night without it. One hour after I take it, bang, I'm dopy as all get-out. And it keeps me out through the night.

Well, with exceptions.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to samack]

I love your sense of humor. Mornings -- me too.

[quickblizzard]

Sorry to hear you're in a similar boat, panamaborn. I've been trying so many different things to calm myself and get to sleep. Weighted blankets, ashwagandha, valerian, teas, etc. I find that green tea, honey, meditation, and listening to heartbeat sounds helps the most. I also just started taking...shall we say magical gummies, and they seem to help take the edge off also. Not sure if you're in an area where it's available for you. Really hope you get some relief soon. Big hugs.

[panamaborn in reply to quickblizzard]

hey quickblizzard what are weighted blanket and magical gummies? Awe thank you for the hugs back at you.

[quickblizzard in reply to panamaborn]

Weighted blankets are blankets with glass beads sewn into them, making them kind of heavy. The weight helps to calm some people down. They sell them on Amazon and other places. I find them comforting sometimes.

As for "magical" gummies, they're gummies infused with CBD, CBN, and/or THC. They're not legal everywhere, but if it's legal where you are, they might help. Really hope you get some rest soon.

[panamaborn in reply to quickblizzard]

thanks for the reply I will check it out on Amazon as far as the magical gummies I would have to do some research I will try anything I need help LOL! I hope you feel better and get some rest as well

[panamaborn in reply to quickblizzard]

quickblizzard I got the weighted blanket I will let you know how it goes tonight I hope you are doing well

[quickblizzard in reply to panamaborn]

Wishing you lots of luck! Also wanted to mention, I started using tart cherry supplements, and they've been helping too. Hope you get a breakthrough soon

[Nothing_but_books in reply to quickblizzard]

Tart cherry is helping calm you???

[panamaborn in reply to quickblizzard]

I got the weighted blanket I started working again so I am not sure if the blanket helps or not lol I am tired from work which is good but I like the blanket it's heavy hope you are doing good take care of yourself

[quickblizzard in reply to panamaborn]

Good to hear. Do you like it? I love to cuddle with mine and put it in a U shape around me. Helps me feel more secure in the bed. Discovered this video yesterday and I just started on the suggestions in it. Really hope it pays off. youtu.be/YjJGfDHCaBU(Not working as expected?)

[panamaborn in reply to quickblizzard]

thanks, quickblizzard

[panamaborn]

Goodmorning I am going to try the weighted blanket and get myself some new pillows and bedsheets I woke up at 1:30 lol when does it stop? I hope everyone had a good night's sleep have a great day!