Breakups & Divorce Support Group

Just broke up with someone or in the midst of a difficult divorce? Breaking up is difficult no matter what the circumstances are. They say that time heals all wounds, but sometimes a listening ear or a hug can work wonders for the heart. Whether you need a place to vent, someone to hold you to No Contact, or need advice about what to do, we're here to help.

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HeaveToo 06/19/2008

I can't seem to sleep well since this has happened. My mind goes in all kinds of directions and I am awake 1/2 of the night. I also miss having my wife beside me. Just having her next to me was such a comfort (okay, I admit that I am a big softy).

Not sleeping is driving me nuts and I really hate night time!

deleted_user 06/19/2008

Simply Sleep meds help me as well. I find that if I have the TV and fan on for noise it helps. Chamomile tea also is a great thing. Still very much struggle with the sleep issue as well. Literally exhausting!

deleted_user 06/19/2008

Like Czarma, i leave the TV on. I have been doing that for almost 6 months now. I started to do that even before he left me, because of my anxiety and panic attacks. I still do it... I put one of my Friends dvd in and i go in my bed. Sometimes, i sleep on the couch. It depends on how i feel. I am not feeling well physicaly so i try to do what i can to rest.

I dream about him almost every night so i fear night time too. I think we all do.

Hang in there.

Hugs

deleted_user 06/19/2008

hot baths...
yoga, breathing
prodigal summer, by barbara kingsolver, on audio
a dog would help (don't have one)

deleted_user 06/19/2008

I used to have to run the dishwasher, washer, dryer, and a fan in my house (techically tine apt, lol) to fall asleep. Benedryl helped too.

deleted_user 06/19/2008

sleeeping was almost impossible for me in the beginning. i got a prescription for ambien, which works great, but makes me act stupid if i don't go to sleep right away.

deleted_user 06/19/2008

I have a hypnosis tape given to me by a therapist just for the purpose. It works and teaches you to relax. And drugs..don't forget the drugs..

just trying to lighten the mood.

deleted_user 06/19/2008

I don't have any helpful hints, but just know you're not alone. I just got blind-sided myself less than two weeks ago, and have not hardly slept since.

I feel for you!!!

deleted_user 06/19/2008

ha! i do a&e network..i'm in the csi and the first 48 hours and without a trace club myself..i also otc sleep aids..

deleted_user 06/19/2008

I know if the doctor didn't give me medication, I probably wouldn't sleep.

deleted_user 06/19/2008

thank god i havent had one night mare since he left..i take walasom..walgreens version of unisom..dr gave me lunesta for especially hard nights, but only have taken 10 in 6 months

deleted_user 06/19/2008

I guess I'm one of the fortunate ones, I have no problems sleeping - I guess with having him on he road the last 8 years I was used to sleeping alone. It's my waking hours that plague me at times.

deleted_user 06/19/2008

I've started to wake up at night again. I have nightmares. I'm almost afraid to got o sleep. It will resolve itself, but for the time being it really sucks. It just takes time to get over a divorce.

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