can’t sleep

[Dani0431]

I hope I’m not a bother here because I really like this site for support. I struggle with sleep some and it’s nice to have here to go to. This summer is a lonely one for me and I hope I can find anyone willing to listen and provide me with some feedback. I always feel like I’m saying something wrong because people lately pull back from me. Things have been so hard for me since 2020 and I’m still unsure how to navigate this new life. I hope anyone will understand.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

You’re not alone.

[Trentz]

Hi Dani0431,I understand I struggle with sleeping as well.

[EarthSitter1]

I think a few of us can understand about not sleeping, I cope by listening to the radio most of the night. I listen through headphones so I don’t disturb anyone else but I feel less alone when I can hear a friendly voice. 🤗

[Willow2022]

Sleep and I have a complicated relationship. Sometimes anxiety keeps me up, sometimes anxiety stresses me out so badly I need a nap every day. But, in either of those times I find doing something mindful (breathing, stretching, sounds machine while laying down) helps me. I try to just read in bed if I cannot sleep (no TV or cell) or, if I am really awake, do some sketching, journaling or any other quiet, low movement activity until my body overrides my brain and wants sleep.

You are not alone, even when you can’t sleep and have no one to talk to. We are all here for you.