You are not alone - sleeping is an issue for most people with PTSD....at least the ones I talk with. could be that you are having dreams about things that are too painful to remember, but one thing I've learned is that if you worry about sleeping, the worry will only cause more insomnia. Hang in there - you can make it until Thursday, and until then you can lean on me (and others here)

I have to agree with the queenofdenial about the sleep - just look at some of the times a lot of us post! I have to be up with 2 year old twins in the morning, and yet here I am. Even though I have so much support from my husbund (he's my angel) and the rest of my family, I don't know who can take the dreams away. I often find myself finding anything that I can think of to do until I'm so damn ehausted...anything to avoid that time where I'm alone in the dark with my racing thoughts.
I really hope the upped dosage helps, and I know you can make it to Thursday. We are all here for each other, and for you.

I know I'm complaining but last night I had panic attack every 5 min for about 3 hours don't know what triggered it. Did sleep some last night though.

I agree--stop stressing about the sleep. When I am having issues falling/staying asleep, I use a meditation technique (helps you connect with yourself). I close my eyes and imagine that there is a gentle healing force surrounding each part of my body. I start with my feet and work up. Focus more on parts that hurt (sometimes pain that you dont realize you have will keep you awake). When you are done visualizing the healing force on your body, work on pushing out negative thoughts and feelings to work on your spiritual/emotional self. This usually works for me, I hope it works for you too.

all i can say is i totally empathize. i go through periods when i can't sleep for days. then it catches up to me and i sleep for like 3 days. wish i knew something to help you but i don't.

I know how you feel, it can be hell.All of us seem to have our waking and sleeping nightmares.PTSD can be brutal both the stuff we remember and the stuff our brain keeps us from remembering to protect us, it can seem to be so overwhelming at times.I wish I could give you a magic cure I would take it myself.I just want you to know that you are not alone and all of us here understand and will be here for you.
take care , and I hope you can at least start to get something to help you with sleep soon.

Thanks for the support. I atleast got 4 hours of sleep first time in a week but I know it probably won't last But atleast I don't feel exhausted right know.

I think that the more we think about it the worse it gets. I know it's hard NOT to think about it when you've been up for days, but I really do believe it makes it worse. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those "just change your thoughts" kinda girls.....That is not possible. But, maybe if you just totally wear yourself out-exercising, cleaning, or whatever-then you'll be able to sleep. Just a thought. (from experience)
Also, my doc just put me on Trazadone and it seems to help out quite a bit.
Take Care of You

Had a nother decent night sleep last night. I hope it will last.