Sleep Annoyance With PTSD

[AmyO]

My kids slept with me for over a year. They would cuddle up on either side of me. They had awful night terrors and my youngest would literally scream for his dad every night. Eventually they were able to move back into their own beds and the night terrors subsided. It just took a lot of love, understanding, talking, processing and time.

((((Amy))))Kids are so resilient honey. They are going to get through this. I know how hard it is but it will get better for you all. You have been so strong to get them out of this situation, you are doing the right thing.

I can't thank you enough for all of that. Had my second counselling session today and I feel about worthless. Having to answer the questions like 'why did you stay?' and 'did you know ahead of time'? How could anyone even think of something like that? So I told her ' if I knew, I would be in jail right now.' I will definately look into the Valerian.

Big hugs for everything.

 

[Phaed]

Having to answer the questions like 'why did you stay?' and 'did you know ahead of time'? How could anyone even think of something like that? So I told her ' if I knew, I would be in jail right now.'

So sorry to hear that. Thank you for the hugs.

P.S. I may have also told her, "Did I mention he was abusive? (I was scared.)"

 

[Deleted member 487]

If I may add a piece- it has been impossible for me to get any sleep because my nerves are "maxed out" right now. Zero sleep, and in an hour I have to drive and hour for court today. When I am done there, another hour drive back. Total could be anywhere from 3-6 hours. And no sleep.

I hate driving with no sleep. Makes me prone to have an accident.

 

[the8track]

Have any of you ever delt with scratching/clawing yourself? My girlfriend would have nightmares and scratch herself sometimes with big scratches that bled. What kind of help can one seek for this?

 

[the8track]

Have any of you ever delt with scratching/clawing yourself? My girlfriend would have nightmares and scratch herself sometimes with big scratches that bled. What kind of help can one seek for this?

 

[Reclusive]

I have no idea, 8track. I would head in to see a doctor/psychiatrist right away - physical damage needs to stop ASAP.

 

[Abstract]

But now let me tell you how to get normal, undisturbed sleep once again. GET RID OF YOUR TRAUMA! Easy, huh? Yeah, don't we all wish.

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I hate this but know it's true. Want it to not be true. :arghh; I need a serious wake-up call. Hah.