New Habit of not sleeping at time but sleeping longer during the day

for some reason I feel like I writer longer length posts not meaning to write an essay lenth post sorry

today I stayed in bed till 4pm so roughly slept 12 hours straight after not sleeping last night and of all things I was watching ghost videos when I couldnt sleep at like 3am so then I didnt fall asleep till like 5am and woke up at 6am thinking someone was knocking on my front door then I went back to bed and slept all day till 4pm I just had a shower but because I just woke up at dinner time it actually feels like breakfast time so I havnt eaten all day cause Ive slept all day talk about a weird way to cope during lockdown cause Ill probly doing a repeat of that again tonight,sancking and watching movies and ghost videos after midnight while everyone else in the house is trying to sleep but strangely watching something as scarey as ghost videos is actually keeping me sane during lockdown maybe its a distraction from my real fears who knows

who else on forums has started strange coping mechanisims and routines during lockdown ? @Claude @ArraDreaming @Shaz51 @Snowie @Former-Member

I don't think how you are coping is strange hon @LostAngel It is something that is working for you so thats all that matters.

thanks @Snowie Just not sure if its still a bit of depression or stress related but your right it works for me so I geuss thats what matters,also I am taking my meds everyday but do find myself having strange dreams but at least Im getting lots of rest thanks for checking in @Snowie

@LostAngel Well done for taking your meds everyday hon. I try and take mine everyday.

It is hard in lockdown to keep going everyday but all we can do is try our hardest.

Some days are easier then others.

Hello @LostAngel @Snowie

sorry to hear that the lockdown is extended and things are not too good over East.

first of all LostAngel I am so pleased that you are taking your medication. I really would love it if you could go for a walk regardless of the weather. Ie, umbrella, coat etc.

i cannot stress enough how exercise is so beneficial to your mental health, sleep and your physical health. Honestly you need to do this. I would not cope without my walks.

You sound really worried LostAngel, and I wish you had piece of mind. Is this something to do with special someone?

I hadn't realised that there were children with you, are you the parent? Or do you live with your mother as I remember recently that you were thinking about your late father.

You do not need to answer this question if you don't want to.

With daily exercise and a sleep hygiene routine....eg, to go to bed at the same time every night and get up at the same time everyday you will get your sleep back to a more healthier way. IT REALLY DOES WORK. Sorry to sound like a teacher but with suffering with a mental illness we do need to be stronger with what really does us good. I hope tomorrow will be a better day for you LostAngel sending Lots of 🤗🤗💞

thanks @Former-Member and @Snowie Im aware people are going through much worse during lockdown for example loosing their Jobs not able to see elderly parents ect and the list goes on ,no I am not a parent but a carer for a teenager also yes theres worries about special someone but now its up to me to make things better again Im feeling somewhat better tonight after a nice dinner and listening to music for a while I geuss distractions are key for time being ,after all theres people who are much worse off,I do have food and clothes,a place to live ,running water and emotional support if needed although to be honest I do have a phychologist appointment that will need to be cancelled because I cant afford the appointment as it is a private phych and I am unemployed but other than that I just need to keep busy distracting myself,one family member suggested I do gardening ,theres some books I could read ect so trying to keep optimistic may even get a new pet for some company as that would be helpfull especially when stuck at home so thats something to focus on sometimes things in life in regards to people and situations seem to be a matter of waiting and seeing and patience

Good Morning Have a god day everyone

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