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CJAngel
CJAngel
My roommates thought my sleep issue (I've only been sleeping maybe 3-4 hours the last 8 months) had to do with my surroundings. It started in boot camp, which is expected. Then I was discharged and stayed with my best friend for a few weeks. I was treated poorly which probably didn't help. Things didn't change when I stayed with my brother. Then I went back to school. Back to my roommates, my girlfriend, my sister. My family. Why have things not changed? I've tried so many things. Pills, tea, sleeping with another person, sleeping on the couch. None of it works. Now I'm on Christmas break. I'm with my parents. Where I want to be. But its the same thing.

Above all else, I'm beginning to feel as though I'm a burden to my roommates. I'm beginning to think its time to move. To get out of their hair. I don't feel like I belong there any longer...

I feel so lost.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey I go througth the samething when I get stressed. I work out pretty often, and once I get going for about two weeks I start realizing Im depressed cuz Im not sleeping like I used to. I know I also deal with more anxiety when I dont sleep and I dont think as well as I usually do. Personaly I think if what you have been dealing with has been going on for this long, as well as you trying all the other things you have I would check with a phyc. I know caffeine and smoking has a lot to do with how I sleep also. If I drink caffeine in the afternoon I can guarantee Im not going to be sleeping as well.. Right now I take benadril and a Yoga tea that helps me get some rest.. I hope some of this helps. Good luck
CJAngel
CJAngel
I had started smoking after boot camp but haven't had a cigarette in about 3 weeks. I don't drink caffeine after 12PM. I had been using yoga tea as requested by my girlfriend, but it didn't work for long. And benadryl no longer works, either.
gramybear
gramybear
You are not a burden at all, so please don't feel that way. As for the insomnia, my friend started only sleeping 3 or 4 hours a night after he got out of the service, and my best friend only gets about 4 hours a night since she was in a car accident. I have had insomnia. Last week is was about 5 days, then I went through a sleeping problem and couldn't get enough sleep, and now I'm back to insomnia. My son who was shot in the line of duty as a deputy sheriff, has not been able to sleep more then a couple of hours a night. It has to be something traumatic that is happening in our lives to cause this. At least that is how it appears. One doctor suggested NyQuil. Said it wouldn't hurt you but will help you fall asleep. Nothing has worked for me so far but I'll keep trying. Hugs
LavenderHippie
LavenderHippie
sounds like its time to see a doc...hope you can get some good sleep soon :)
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
Sounds like you are depressed to me. I don't think sleeping with other people will cure that though. Are you receiving professional help for your depression. I hope so.

I don't sleep very well either. I didn't sleep at all last night and crawled out of the bed before dawn. This is a normal pattern for me. I know how it feels to be strung out from lack of sleep. I hope you feel better soon.
CJAngel
CJAngel
I'm not receiving any help as I can't afford it. I've been trying. Looking for low cost clinics and such.