One suggestion, try sleeping in a chair like a lazyboy. My wife's father only sleeps in one. It is not a bed and comfortable enough to sleep in long term. One point of interest, when I was just a baby officer my wife broke her arm in a terrible accident. she could not sleep in a bed either. The chair thing worked, and allowed me to be close to her in the event she needed something. I slept on the floor in front of her chair for seven months. Long story on why. But a chair may be a good option. The sleep meds never work. I have so pumped with sleep meds and was still up for two days.

I have night terrors too. I am on Prazosin for the night terrors and seroquel for actual sleeping. Have you ever tried the Prazosin for the nightmares? Good luck and triple hugs of support

I'm sending you my support. I eco Thor2008's idea. I had an aunt who slept in a reclining chair for years. She didn't have PTSD but she preferred it over a bed in part because of an injury. It was harder to sleep on a bed for her.

I'm not sure how it would work for your back long term but you could also hook up an indoor hammock and try that. I've heard some people say they love sleeping in them.

This article might give you some ideas on bed alternatives.

https://www.homestratosphere.com/mattress-alternatives/

Also, there are foam bed wedges that contour to your body.

https://www.contourliving.com/backmax-foam-bed-wedge-body-cushion/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=PLA&utm_campaign=BackMax20&gclid=CjwKCAjwnrjrBRAMEiwAXsCc49mhzhM7kqHrUqLN8r_Rg7p3Io0RDMvcYtHqp6ToOfY4R-VqvQYCyRoCWdcQAvD_BwE

Here's another wedge. I used it to elevate my legs after back surgery but it might help you too.

https://www.amazon.com/Abco-Tech-Wedge-Pillow-Memory/dp/B07CSH9DLR/ref=asc_df_B07CSH9DLR/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=283935853333&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9723285241860059064&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028279&hvtargid=pla-521492536786&psc=1

Also if you haven't tried it, use scented oils like lavender in your room. Lavender is very calming.

I have a suggestion that is unorthodox. How feasible it depends on your circumstances and your comfort level.

Go camping.

And when you're camping, sleep on a camping mat or the bed wedge. Or even a hammock. There are hammock tents that people use that look pretty cool.

Sleeping on a completely different type of material and in a different environment, plus being out in nature to recharge and get a break, may help.

It's not a long term thing unless you really like it and want to go all mountain woman (which honestly sounds awesome) but it might help at least give you a break from the stress of this trigger. If you have a yard you can do it in your yard or rent a campsite for a weekend. You can check out campsites on Airbnb or look up whatever campgrounds are in your area. Or if you have a close friend, with a yard, make it a camping slumber party. Roast marshmallows, tell scary ghost stories, the whole 9. It may sound silly but it could help. PTSD usually leads to isolation so being around people we trust who understand makes all the difference.
. When you return, you can try rearranging your bedroom, using a wedge or hammock or other alternatives.

It might be worth experimenting with. Set up a sleeping arrangement in the living room, the kitchen, the patio (if you have one). See what works. Good luck. I hope you get some sleep soon. I

I don't sleep in a bed, not ever. Same reason; it's where I was molested repeatedly by a pedophile. So I bought a big overstuffed leather couch, and that's what I sleep on instead. It works for me. There's no law that says we have to sleep in a bed, anyway, right, HB8807?

Sleeping in my bed was a trigger for me too. I am now sleeping in my bed no anxiety or nightmares.

I gradually exposed myself to being comfortable with my bed again... I read for a bit in my bed... then I allowed myself to lay in my bed for as long as my anxiety would allow... then I finally took a short nap... then I slept in my bed at night. Not easy sometimes I have anxiety but I remind myself I am safe.

I get what you are saying. My trauma memories surface in my dreams and for days after the memory surfaces (which the trauma memories are mostly happening in bed), I can't go near my bedroom for weeks and months. I opt to sleep in my recliner. My bed and bedroom has always been my enemy, since childhood and I have a sleep disorder as well. I have tried sleeping with a CPAP but that's equivalent feeling trapped in the bed. I had to just admit to myself there are days and sometimes months where I just can't sleep in my bed for those reasons and I have accepted it.

So, don't push yourself to do something that your body is shouting at you not to do. Find a comfortable couch or recliner in another room for you to sleep in. You can always go back to your bed when you feel strong enough.

I understand !! I really do.

Or you can never sleep in a bed again, if you please. That's the route I've taken. My overstuffed big leather couch is fine for me.

Gentle hug HB...… I hope that one of these alternatives might help you.... Perhaps being referred to a sleep clinic may also give you some good ideas......xo