Sufferer New To Everything - PTSD & Anorexia - Any ideas or suggestions for dealing with that awful anxiety and insomnia?

[Aprilmomof3]

I am new here. I have been in therapy on and off for a decent amount of time but more on than off over the past 5 years. Even though I have been in a lot of therapy, inpatient treatment for anorexia, mental health treatment inpatient, and other things, I have never (until the past 6 months...and I am still not even sure) ever known that trauma was an issue for me. I thought it was just, I don’t know, normal. All of this is very scary for me! Any ideas or suggestions for dealing with that awful anxiety and insomnia?

 

[Survivor3]

I am new here. I have been in therapy on and off for a decent amount of time but more on than off over the past 5 years. Even though I have been in a lot of therapy, inpatient treatment for anorexia, mental health treatment inpatient, and other things, I have never (until the past 6 months...and I am still not even sure) ever known that trauma was an issue for me. I thought it was just, I don’t know, normal. All of this is very scary for me! Any ideas or suggestions for dealing with that awful anxiety and insomnia?

hi @Aprilmomof3 can I ask if you take any medication to help with your anxiety and insomnia? Sorry your having a bad time.

 

[sunisstillshining]

Welcome. I hope that you will find some additional support here. I am glad that you have had some experience with therapy, though I am sorry that it has taken this long to discover your trauma.
Counseling, music, (prayer) journaling were all helpful for me. I know people that have tried supplements or medication to help. Have you seen a psychiatrist or your primary care provider to discuss the insomnia? I would be glad to send you a link to some additional resources if you would like. I hope that helps.