To Sleep, Or Not To Sleep

[DharmaGirl]

My brother died about a week ago, which made my PTSD symptoms worse. I decided to try Prazosin so I could get some sleep and I had an allergic reaction. It used to work well for my nightmares, but I can't use it now. I keep having flashbacks

 

[shimmerz]

((((((DharmaGirl)))))) I am so sorry this is happening to you right now. Terribly sad for the loss of your brother.

May I ask, are your flashbacks related to your brother's death or has it activated a part of a past trauma? When you do sleep, are you terroring?

 

[DharmaGirl]

Part of his death, and I guess they are night terrors because I wake up screaming and shaking and I don't remember anything but the horrifying fear. One was about his dog. Thank you for asking. My family does not want to talk about anything related to it which saddens me deeply.

 

[WhisperingUnicorn]

@DharmaGirl .. I am so sad for/with you. Prayers for your comfort, peace and REST! if you are ok with prayers on your behalf. :) :(

~WU

 

[Gadgie]

It used to work well for my nightmares, but I can't use it now. I keep having flashbacks

That's interesting, as I get the opposite, when I take a Zoplicone pill, which I'm only allowed seven of in a month, it puts me in such a deep sleep, that I don't get a nightmare at all.

Yet, I often get bad nightmares that are so horrifying that I'm scared to go back to sleep in case I have another one.

 

[Ocean5]

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So sorry for your loss. When I lost my brother I shut down for a long-time - many months. I wouldn't even open mail.

Also been through phases of night terrors past few years. Worst experience for your body to be in shock, and yet not even remember the dream. Just your body is in panic when you wake-up *big hug* (if you accept it)

My ptsd got very much worse when my mom passed away.

If it helps...remember the Lotus in muddy water. You will get through this.

 

[ms spock]

@DharmaGirl it is really frustrating when a medication that has worked before does not work now, when you need it most. I have had that happen, and it was most frightening.

I am so feeling for you with the suicide of your brother, and you finding him that way. I wish I could send you something in real time like a comforting thing. I am thinking of you, but I have no answers. Suicide of a brother is a big thing nevertheless what you and your brother lived through. Please take care.

My sleep has fallen apart and I am waking up at 4am in the morning with panic attacks and it is really hard but I have no where the background stress that you are having at this time. Wishing you much loving kindness. Wishing you comfort and care. Wishing you hugs and love. Wishing chickens that lay eggs and make you smile. Wishing you and your son well.

 

[DharmaGirl]

Thank you all so much. All the thoughts and prayers worked because I slept 16 hours yesterday with no medication. Thank you all.

 

[WhisperingUnicorn]

Ooh, that's GREAT news! Will keep praying, then!! :D :hug: