Life and trauma

@Oaktree no i haven't had any sleep. To say I'm struggling right now is an understatement.

@Former-Member

You should try and get some sleep tonight. Not sleeping will make your symptoms worse. Sleep is so important for mental health

@Oaktree i agree. But what is one supposed to do when one can't sleep. My body is still very much in a constant state of panic and has been since 8pm last night.

@Former-Member

Do you have any prn you can use to help you sleep? If not can you make an appointment with your GP or psychiatrist to get some?

@Oaktree medication is not an option for me due to a past history of taking too much.

@Former-Member

Could you try old fashioned remedies such as hot milk or Horlicks?

@Oaktree i cannot stand hot milk, even the smell of it makes me feel sick 🤣. I'll sleep eventually, well hopefully.

@Former-Member

Well at least lie down and close your eyes. Even if you don’t sleep you are resting.

I'm lying down but I'm not about to close my eyes anytime soon. Things are all too much right now.

@Former-Member

Fair enough.