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Feel crappy

mbowden98
mbowden98
I know a lot of it is because my sleep sucked last night and quite a bit other nights this week too, but I've felt awful all day and afraid I'm going back down the rabbit hole into a bad round of depression. My body hurts - even my eyeballs - and everything just feels flat and I don't care about anything and I have no energy. I'm trying to fight it, but having a hard time. I wish I was someone who could nap during the day because maybe that would help, but I just never can as my mind won't stop racing. I'm so tired. When I'm like this I can't seem to give myself a break either - like I keep beating myself up that I'm not getting anything done today even though I know I should just rest when I can. Met my husband for lunch, probably should have cancelled, and it was all I could do to hold my head up and I feel so awful that he has to deal with me like this on so many days. Anyway, it just sucks. Thanks for letting me vent.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Don't be hard on yourself for not getting much done today. You haven't had much sleep and are over tired. Try hard to sleep because I know when my sleep is disturbed it definitely reeks havoc on my moods.

I'm not sure what time it is where you are, but it's night time here.

Can you sleep soon?

(((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))
mbowden98
mbowden98
Can't sleep anytime super soon as it's only 5:30 here and I need to make dinner. After dinner, I think I'm going to collapse! :) Thanks for the hugs and support, Gidget.
deleted_user
deleted_user
That sounds like a good plan. Stay away from any food or beverage with caffeine.
(((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))
deleted_user
deleted_user
I hope you do rest after dinner. Can the kids help with dishes and take care of you for a bit? if they are old enough :)

take care hope this weekend finds some rest and peace for you
deleted_user
deleted_user
That happens often to me, and though you may feel like a burden I bet no one else thinks that,that is the illness, lots of love
deleted_user
deleted_user
My sleep is messed up too and I've found that I'm struggling with anxiety in addition to my depression. I would say, keep yourself busy so you'll be exhausted and ready for bed tonight.

Hope you get some decent sleep.

Annie
mbowden98
mbowden98
Thanks, everybody. Sleep was a little better last night, but still not great. I may take something - like Tylenol P.M. - tonight, especially because we get that extra hour - woohoo! - from setting the clocks back, at least here in the U.S. I fall asleep no problem, but when I wake up in the night have the damnedest time getting back to sleep once my mind starts racing. Thank you again for all your kinds words and encouragement.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have had to be prescribed sleeping pills so I can sleep. They work most of the time, but not always. Started mixing pills. Sleeping pill with ibuprofene for my pain. Works like a charm. Sleep so well, I talk in my sleep. The depression has been getting overwhelming for me and is worse if I don't sleep and if my pain acts up. Trying to push through, doesn't always work for me. Spend time thinking about suicide and why I should stay alive. Living is winning out right now. Who knows later. Tonight, drinking with husband at home, who knows what pills and how many I will need after we are done. Just don't care most of the time.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I so understand how you are feeling. It's horrible to be sleep deprived, and feel so tired that you almost can't function. Please try not to be hard on yourself about not doing as much as you might have wanted to. Do whatever you have to to keep yourself out of that deep depressive hole. Need a hand? Grab mine and pull. We'll keep you out of that hole!