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Can't take it

tinydancer02
tinydancer02

I have a million things constantly going through my mind. I know I have to take it a day and thing at a time but I cannot shut my mind off to anything. I maybe slept 3hrs last night. It's been this way almost every night lately. I am physically and mentally exhausted. I feel like my mind is going to explode.

KukApep3
KukApep3
Hi.
I know how you feel, that happens to me too.
Have you tried to fall asleep while watching a movie, or something? That works with me sometimes.
Tired
Tired
Maybe go to sleep listening to music or a progressive body relaxation CD.
Take a bubble bath before bed.
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
Sorry you are going through this. With your mind racing all the time, it is probably what is causing your sleep issues. Do you have a therapist who you can talk to about what your are thinking and feeling? Maybe you could talk to a close friend or relative. It's healthier to talk about things that are on your mind. Hope things improve for you.
hygeia4life
hygeia4life
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wa5IF7x-ziA

Try!
Abigail_Rasmussen
Abigail_Rasmussen
I know exactly how you are feeling. I'm going through something similar right now. First I want to say, you already knowing the mindset of taking each day at a time is a wonderful thing to have. Something that I am trying is setting up a daily routine and following it that way I am so busy during it Im too distracted to think of things. Now I want to put a disclaimer to this because problems need to be handled and you can't shove them in the corner, but the distracting hurtful thoughts and the "what ifs" are what I am talking about. If you can place your mind around a goal you'll start to feel so fulfilled I garentee. As for sleep, I like to take a melatonin pill occasionally to sleep better. But I don't do it every single night because if you take it every night your body will stop producing it naturally, but taking it 2 or 3 times a week can help and there are other medications for depression and anxiety that can help you feel more peace of mind. Blogging, writing, therapy are also wonderful ways to get those nasty feelings out. I hope this helped a bit, you can always message me and we can talk more <3 I want you to know you're valueable and you deserve peace of mind and I Pray that you find it. What you're going through right now is not abnormal especially with people with depression. Take the time to be kind to yourself.
hygeia4life
hygeia4life
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wa5IF7x-ziA

Xo
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