Can someone help me

@Pepsimax It's a horrble pattern! That was pretty much how I used to be - 1 or 2 ok nights and then one bad night. For the last few weeks it seems that every night is a bad night and then some are really bad. It really is exhausting and has definitely added to my stress and fears about sleeping and what is to eventuate if I try to sleep at night. I know my anxiety and fears around sleep just add to the difficulties I have with it - and until I can break down those barriers and stop this pattern it will not improve.

It does seem that your colouring in is having a beneficial effect on how you are feeling - maybe having this as a routine each night to relax and calm down will lead to a positive pattern and more 'good' nights for you - I hope so!

Zoe

What's getting you worked up @Pepsimax ?

@Pepsimax Yes I can totally relate to that. The more I worry - the worse it gets! It's easy to say don't worry about it and to try to distract your thoughts - I find this really difficult. You seem to be able to do this much better than me though - so what can you do right now to distract yourself and not think about it?

What are your plans for today? Can you do something that you have been 'putting off' and could do today asa distraction?

@Pepsimax That sounds like a great idea. How about checking out some more pencil cases and some more colouring in stuff as well - don't need to buy anything - just see what you could add to your collection eventually. Sometimes just having something to look forward to can help distract you also.

I'm going to have a shower and slowly get ready for my appointment - don't want to have to rush around to get ready as I don't have the energy - need to take my time and take it easy.

Goodluck with the pyjama pants hunt Photo later please - if you find some you like

Chat later

Zoe