Its that time agan when i cannot get any sleep it has been like this for 5yrs now my mind never stops all of the thinking i wish my mind was like everybody elses that switches of in bed but my epilepsy cases this its xalled a overactive brain all i want to do is have a good nights rest not be thinking of everything that is going off in my life is that so hard this is so hard for me i just wish i had someone to talk to before i go to bed then i woyld sleep better i know that as when paul was here thats what he did and it made me have a better sleep
Sassy, I am surely sorry that you are having trouble getting rest. Surely, you are familiar with medications and there are some that help you turn the brain off so you can rest.
Is this always the way or is this just one of the miserable symptoms of the roller coaster ride that is widowhood?
I sleep to true crime, investigation, and forensic shows. The tone of the speakers are soothing and relaxing.
There are also some self-relaxing and meditation technics that can calm your brain.
I hope a good night’s sleep for you tonight and every night hereafter.
Cannot take medication for sleeping as it would interfere with my epilepsy meds and the same with low mood meds they coukd give me seziures which i dont want on top of this and then i lose my licence if i do that i might as well die now
Hi. I’ve just joined just now. I too have trouble sleeping. I lost my husband 2 and a half years ago. I can’t sleep unless I have a drink. Its not what I want to do but it’s the only way I sleep for 7/8 hours. Otherwise I only sleep for 4/5 hours which isn’t good. I have reflexology every 2 weeks which has helped with my stress and anger towards the NHS who failed my husband in many ways. Sometimes my head will not stop going over and over everything. I was going to have counselling this year but triggered off panic attacks and not being able to breathe. So I cancelled for now as I have a lot going on. We all can help each other by just talking and hearing each others fears and worries. We need to be together as we all know loss and despair. Xx I am with each and everyone of you so please be here for me. Xx
You are not.alone on here your story sounds simular to.mine althoufh my husband did not die of cancer i never get much sleep at night and i do not know what to do about that at all i get counselling over the phone this is my second round it does help but it never takes the pain away talking on here is agood thing i think although people do not always get back to you as i have found out which can make it even more lonlier at times i am always here for anybody and if they want to pm that is ok too
I also found that the script for bereavement did not work for me. 4 hours of sleep is better than none for me. I also have a bossy brain that wants me to comply. Instead I will do this as I can. I cannot do anything else. I cannot ski or make pies. So I don’t feel horrible about that why should I feel horrible about this I am only the one here and doing what I can. If anything for me this has given me the assessment of what is realistic. We are a success.
