not feeling good

@BlueBay You are definitely NOT hopeless my friend you are exhausted and this alone can be overwhelming. The last week has certainly put pressure on you and you are feeling it both mentally and physically. It's definitely not too early to go to bed - your body needs sleep and a break both physically and mentally to gain some strength. Being scared of 'breaking' again is natural - and crying can relieve some of the pressures that build up.

What I do know is that you are a fighter and you are cared about and you are valued. Try to get some sleep - you don't need to wait to a 'reasonable' time - your body is telling you that time needs to be soon. Listen to your body. Are you drinking enough water - it is really important to keep hydrated when you are weak and tired. xxxx

@BlueBay Well done you- that's huge! Eaten, cup of tea and pjs ready for sleep. Three things you could not even think about doing a couple of hours ago. You really are a fighter my friend Try not to look too far ahead - be with YOURSELF now. Feel the exhaustion and let sleep take over. Let your body recover a bit - it will help to tackle tomorrow. Then tomorrow see how you are feeling - try to do something for yourself - go for a walk, visit the beach, sit outside and look at the sky - whatever you like to do. You have reached out, you have connected and that shows both courage and strength. xxxx

Hang in there @BlueBay

Sleep will come eventually. Try watching TV or a movie to take your mind away somewhere else for a while. Even get cosy on the couch and sleep there if that's comfortable.

We're here if you need us.

Frog

@BlueBay stay where you are most comfortable. As @Former-Member said sleep will come, try not to think about it or fight it. If tv or a movie doesn't seem to work some soft music. Even have a shower or bath and then lay down and make sure you are covered with a cosy blanket or doona (something that can keep you warm later on). You will get there. We're here for you

@BlueBay Just wanted to check in to see how you are doing today. Hope you got some sleep. Have been thinking of you. Stay strong my friend. xxx

@BlueBay I'm so please to hear from you and that you did get some sleep. You could be right about the new med - talk to your psych about it if you can

I have been asleep most of the day today - I only had a couple of hours sleep in the previous 2 days so was pretty tired. I know how frustrating it can be when you can't sleep - I have had issues with sleeping for nearly 20 years. The fears associated with sleeping then become fears about not sleeping and it becomes a never-ending cycle. The meds I have now have been helping a bit and I can get an average of 5-6 hours most night. Being up for so long over the previous two days was my choice but has really knocked me around today.

Even though you feel exhausted still today there is a positive in that you did sleep and you are thinking of your daughter's birthday today.

I'm off to the cricket tonight but I will be thinking of you and hope your day today has a little more light in it

Will check back in with you later to see how your day has been - stay strong my friend - you got through yesterday and last night - one day at a time - I'm here with you xxx