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My PTSD is running me over

Tucey
Tucey
I am without my risperidone and my nightmares/flashbacks are taking a toll on me. I am exhausted, I don't want to sleep. It seems like as soon as I go to sleep I am dreaming and I am completely out of control. I don't believe that I can control my dreams because I haven't been able to. I just want a peaceful nights sleep until my insurance authorizes this medication. I am going freaking nuts. I have no energy, I am a full time student, I can't focus, my fear of going out in public is increasing exponentially and I am about to lose it. I don't know what I can do, is there a natural suppliment I can take? I really need to talk to someone who understands. HELP
arfie
arfie
Yea, Tucey, PTSD is downright rude that way. Wouldn't it be nice IF we could JUST slap it upside the head and chase it away?

Here is where I remind myself that IF is an acronym for Idiot Factor...

When I get the IF out of it, I manage in very small steps, such as making a post like this one. There is strength in numbers. You are not alone.
deleted_user
deleted_user
you are without meds. resperidone that is wired drug it made in to zombie it made me not care about anything and i liked it this is why i smoke mj no nightmares don't dream it also for most helps me big time i have chronic pain on top of it. hugs minnie
bettybean
bettybean
Try making your room as much as a haven as possible. And really dark too (if that isn't a trigger) Also, sometimes if I'm sleepless I watch
stand up comedians as at least I'm laughing and not adding on to my
stress.

Sometimes I catch myself watching something like Walking Dead or The Tudors--NOT a good idea.

Best of luck with that--you're not alone. Hang in there-((( ))))betty
FindingKatB
FindingKatB
I agree- PTSD is not a friendly person. I haven't taken any medications for anything yet, but I find that I wake up during the afternoon and little energy to do anything else. I sleep horribly, really horrible. I find t very difficult to go to sleep and the extreme darkness- not a big help for me.

I have sleeping pills like melatonin and valerian root, but still hesistant to take it. I am addicted to watching law and order shows, which don't help but at least, try to watch documentaries or things that don't remind you of your pain.

U are with us. Ur not alone in this.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Sleep deprivation is what I fear most in life, because then my PTSD is unstoppable. So I take melatonin, and have the same routine every night so I can get to sleep. I have now for months, which is a really good winning streak for me.

But in the last 2 weeks I've been waking up at 3am or so and staying wide awake until 4am or so. Anybody have any suggestions for getting back to sleep, too? I got the melatonin suggestion here, and it really works.
FindingKatB
FindingKatB
Sleep deprivation is sneaky,terrible,and exhausting- PTSD, how I dislike you with all my might.
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