How Did You Sleep Last Night?

[lil_fighter]

Srain, it sounds as though you are making good progess from what you have said - Im new here but wanted to add to this thread as my sleep is a problem at the moment.

The dream you had is interesting and I've noticed how in life those with PTSD can fail to notice abusive behaviour or disrespectful behaviour from those around them...I have put up with soem shocking behaviour and it's only now that Im thinking 'oh my god why on earth did I put up with that cr*p from him/her' this can be followed by feeling humiliated or 'stupid' but I have come to realise that it possibly is a symptom of PTSD..the relief comes when we realise what is acceptable behaviour and what isn't, when the haze lifts and we see clearly. I know it was just a dream you had but it says quite a lot - the great thing is your reaction to the dream, realising that the call should never have happened. :tup:

I didn't sleep at all last night and since a tactless comment and reminder that my mum made on Boxing Day about the past I haven't been able to sleep well at all but I had been doing so well for the past couple of months getting good sleep which made me feel positive and calm. I hate setbacks especially when life is so good right now, I try so hard but subconcious thoughts creep in - I could be in bed not thinking anything at all..but I just cant seem to sleep. Going away to stay with my aunt abroad was what helped me to get my sleep back..I think a change of environment can help, sometimes if the people around you have been there when the traumatic events took place..they can hold you back without intending to because for them, the experience was different so therefore they dont seem to understand.

 

[KP the nut]

I've slept an awful lot the past 2 days. I was so tired. The dreams are still there and are in danger of dragging me down with them.

Today, I'm feeling better, maybe the dreams will fade again - I hope so.

 

[goingonhope]

Though suddenly I'd had a couple nightmares in the last couple weeks, I am doing extremely well with little to no sleep and nightmare concerns. I've been able to get to bed early nights, fall asleep very soon thereafter, stay asleep and wake up several hrs. later feeling very well rested.

This is so different and thus far is becoming more and more regular.

 

[KP the nut]

Last night I slept well. Maybe it is knowing that the holidays are over and all the decorations are packed away. I just hope it lasts.

 

[Loloma]

I slept like a log last night, must of needed it. Unfortunately woke up too late for my blood test will have to set the alarm and go tomorrow.

 

[KP the nut]

I slept really badly. I tried to calm my mind before bed but it didn't work. I was scared before I went to bed, the wind was gale force and I could hear crashing and banging.

I used oils and concentrated on my breathing and the aroma but nope, no magic solution. At one point I was on the point of sleep and I jerked awake in a panic caused by..................... wait for it...................... my own breathing:eek:.

I must have eventually fallen asleep, but I am looking forward to sleeping tonight - well, fingers crossed.

 

[cat]

Really badly, only 2hrs. I have very painful back & food poisoning so waking up for lots of reasons. Going to take sleeping meds tonight, for one reason or another I haven't had full nights sleep for months.

 

[Sethe]

My insomnia is starting up again. I can't go to sleep until about 2am, wake up early, fall back asleep, oversleep- yuck.

 

[AngelaMarie]

I didn't sleep at all last night. That's hard.:(

 

[grey eyes]

Last night woke about 3am. I think its my witching hour, I was scared and restless, woke H up to ask if still love me? (He explained that he was not going to feed into my disorder). Spent next 2 hrs telling myself how stupid I was.

When I am asked about sleeping, I always say : me and sleep have never been friends and so don't spend much time together.

 

[KP the nut]

I have slept well for the past 2 nights. This follows a period of not sleeping. The night before last, I don't think I moved position all night and last night was the same.

I am still having nightmares, last nights weird and wonderful involved being in a burning building and then being seriously triggered by fire fighters.

 

[TLight]

HOrrible nightmare, I swear I was going to die in it. My heart was pounding in it and incredably after it.

Was telling people all around me I needed help desparately. They just all kinda looked at me blankly, some laughed, others just downright ignored me. I was having a heartattack in my dream and trying to tell everyone and no one cared.

I woke up absolutely terrified, felt very alone, and hated the world. It was one of the worst nightmares I've had of late, and funny thing was it didn't have anything to do with the actual traumas....except humans are pretty sh&tty.