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Can’t sleep well

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question

Im so frustrated. I haven’t been able to sleep well for 3 nights now and I’m SO TIRED but I can’t stop waking up!! I think it’s related to the depressive episode I think I’ve been going through.... I just needed to vent about it because I’m really frustrated!!

nofil69
nofil69
its 4 am and in a few hours I would have been up 24 hours
euniceps
euniceps
I can feel your frustration, I’v Suffered with insomnia for decades; however, you can help yourself perhaps by medication and counseling by an understanding mental-health professional. Also please don’t overlook your spiritual needs: Pour out your heart to God in prayer, 'the peace from God' can help calm you. Philippians 4:6,7
gouptoday
gouptoday
you need to stop thinking and sitting to yourself and Contemplate or imagine you are running in a big space of land and relax
nightingale77
nightingale77
Gosh... i can relate to how you feel. I used to lay down awake hours for years until I seek therapy (EMDR) and that helped me a lot. Insomnia or not being able to fall asleep due to depression or anxiety is a problem and unless you do something about it, you will still have to deal with it many years to come.

You are loved and you are worth it. Give some thoughts about speaking to a counsellor or therapist. I also know some churches do offer counselling service as well. You might wanna check them out if you are near any church. Be well and take care. Praying for you. God bless!
gouptoday
gouptoday
Every day I suffer from insomnia, I did not have any problems before but after marriage and having children I became suffering a lot of insomnia, and after reading a lot I found this book to help you

http://bodyinsomnia.com/top-5-great-articles-teach-sleep-quickly-pdf/
Ravens13
Ravens13
I'm new to insomnia myself, but I feel you, you just have to hold out hope that the next night will bring you the rest you need. If it doesn't than the next will. Keep the faith
gouptoday
gouptoday
you can read this book may be help you
https://www.up-4ever.com/users/gouptoday/22995/insomnia