can’t sleep

[MarileeKemp]

I wake up almost every night for 2-3 hours and I’m sitting here stuck in my own head. I don’t really have any close friends I can talk to. It’s easy to meet someone dating but I’m struggling to find someone I can talk to about what’s keeping me up at night. Someone to be real with that my anxiety is off the charts and my anorexia is getting bad. I’m getting to the point where I’m so thin people are going to know something is wrong just by looking at me and then I’ll just stop leaving the house entirely. I’m not sure what the point of posting this is. I just can’t sleep.

[PineappleCherry]

Eventually most people don’t want to hear about your problems. My therapist said telling someone your problems will not solve them.

Unfortunately, there is no magic bullet. You have to somehow solve the problem yourself with guidance from professionals.

People on this site are willing to listen, but you need to solve on your own.

If you find dating easy, I think you have it within you to solve your problems. In fact, I know You have in you.

[MarileeKemp in reply to PineappleCherry]

Right

[PineappleCherry in reply to MarileeKemp]

I hope my reply was not misinterpreted. I meant it too be positive. My problem is execution. If you are able to date easily, you should be able to follow the CBT recommendations much better than I can.

[PineappleCherry]

Trazadone helps with sleep.

[Shield_Of_Faith]

I'm sorry about the tough time your in. I tend from time to time, have a panic attack in the middle of the night, sometimes is because I'm overthinking about something that triggers it other times it just happens and I freak out more because idk why my anxiety is attacking me. Because it's the middle of the night alot when this happens I feel trapped and no one to turn to, I feel I bother my brother when he is fast asleep or calling my mother 3am when she is sleeping to. They are very supportive of me but I know I'm alot to deal with when it comes to my anxiety so I try my hardest everyday to hold it in. It's not healthy doing that but that's what I mean by feeling kinda trapped.

So in away I get it. I hope you can find someone to be understanding and kind to you in your toughest moments.

I'm a huge overthinker! I'm trying my best to quiet my mind and listen to music whatever helps, big or small.

Just so I can sleep in peace. I hope the same for you. 🙏

[MarileeKemp in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

I related to everything you said so very much. I think that’s part of my problem is not wanting to bother other people with my problems. If you don’t tell people what’s going on with you though they don’t know, so that’s my fault. If you ever want to chat please feel free. I don’t know if we are in the same time zone but I am a good listener!

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to MarileeKemp]

Thank you I appreciate that! You can message me whenever you want. If I don't get to messages right away I may be busy but trust me, I'll always reply! 🙂👍

[Dot_]

Hello Marilee, being able to come out and say all you did is very brave. It's difficult to come terms with the way we can feel. Especially finding someone to talk to. You're not alone (although it can feel that way). Always easier said than done, but one step at a time appreciate the small things. A windy day, a sunny day, soft blankets, favorite songs that make us smile, being able to feel so deeply.

If you ever need to talk, feel free to reach out.