Insomnia Support Group

Insomnia is a symptom, rather than a disease, and is characterized by inadequate quantity or quality of sleep. People with insomnia complain of difficulty falling or staying asleep, which results in significant impairment of daytime functioning. Insomnia is categorized as transient (shorter than one week), short-term (one to three weeks) or chronic (longer than three...

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Severe Insomnia

Scott44
Scott44


Hi everyone, I have severe insomnia and it’s seriously effecting me.  As I’m writing this I’ve had 3 hours of sleep in the last couple of days and can’t think strait so please forgive for my horrible grammar. 



It seems to be getting worse and I’m concerned about my mental state.   I’m 44 and have experienced things I would consider to be traumatic and was diagnosed with PTSD and I do tend to ruminate a lot on the past.  It used to be if I couldn’t sleep I would just stay up all night and day and be tired enough to fall asleep, this is no longer the case.



I hate not being able to sleep because it affects my personality and I can seem angry, socially distant, and experience horrible anxiety along with acting flaky.  I’m sure some people think I’m on meth or something.  Years ago I seemed to be able to handle it a little better, now its full blown anxiety attacks.



I’m not too interested in seeing a therapist due to some past experiences that really soured me on the whole therapy biz.



Any advice or tips?


sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
I'm sorry you're struggling with insomnia right now. I can definitely relate to how lack of sleep can affect your daily life.

It sounds like your PTSD may be untreated at the moment which may be affecting your sleep. Sometimes it's important to get things like anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc well managed in order to resolve sleep issues. If your opposed to therapy maybe speak to your PCP?

Another good option may be to look into CBT Sleep Training for adults. CBT sleep training is something you can research yourself online and doesn't require medication or therapy, though you can work on it with a professional if you so choose. It's a great way to learn healthy sleep habits and develop strategies that promote sound sleep.

Wishing you all the best.
AndreaHarris
AndreaHarris
I am so sorry to hear about your troubles my friend, me and my family will pray for you before today's supper. I blame the western medicine for all our troubles and these new wireless phone, the life was so simpler back when phones had wires and hearts were connected. Well, I have suffered from insomnia too, when my friend died in 2017. We all were shook. For months I couldn't sleep, even the therapy wouldn't do anything. Then my stepdad gifted me Mr. Frickersens, my cat. I started sleeping well within two weeks of getting my pet. May be all you need is a pet.
tiredegg
tiredegg
I'm so sorry to hear this. Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to give you great advice or anything, simply because I am struggling with the exact same thing. I just wanted to let you know that you are NOT alone. At. All.

I have unpredictable mood swings, anger issues and all sorts similar to what you experience because of not sleeping. Again, not trying to make this about me, just affirming that you are not alone:).
OceanWaves05
OceanWaves05
I'm so sorry to hear that you are suffering, with both insomnia and mental health concerns. I don't have PTSD but I can definitely relate to having other mental health issues and how those impact sleep. You're definitely not alone. I continue to struggle with not feeling like my full self too because of lack of sleep. It impacts my work and my social life. It's terrible. Again, we're all here for you and you're absolutely not alone, as many others have said.