Please Someone - Make It Stop.

[The Albatross]

Vhales... family and friends really didn't know what to do to help me... I went through the same thoughts and feelings . I am coming out of a period right now where I've had nightmares then later trauma memories for several years. My shrink thinks the same thing about meds and many meds don't mix well with alcohol anyways. Part of the fatigue can be depression too... I was so focused on the nightmares, that I ignored that component for a long time.

Start doing little things... noncaffinated drinks only after 4 pm, a cup of celestial seasons sleepy time tea after dinner worked pretty well for me. Switching up some things that I found calming... like a long hot bubble bath or a mini massage from my husband before bedtime helped to put me in a place more condusive to sleep too. I found my husband's voice calming and it is our habit now for him to read to "us" each evening before we sleep... sometimes just a few paragraphs, sometimes a whole chapter. (My husband had an undiagnosed learning disability and was only reading at a 7th grade level. We've been reading "together" for about 5 years... and it's a mutual benefit and we learn something "together"... he's now at college level, and I get something pleasant put into my mind before sleep).

It can get better and manageable... so very glad you're feeling more settled today!

 

[Lucycat]

Vhales, I take meds to help me sleep, and with them I very rarely have nightmares or bad dreams. I have a wonderful, refreshing night's sleep. It feels as if the meds reduce my brain activity - allowing me to sleep and my thoughts to switch off.

The first night I took them was amazing. I had forgotten what real sleep feels like. It makes such a difference to symptoms to be able to face them without the feeling of exhaustion.

IMHO you should give it a try - even just for a night or two.

Best wishes
Lucy x

 

[KP the nut]

(((vhales))), maybe ask here if anyone has tried your sleep meds. Everyone is different but they may be able to let you know how it affected them. IMHO, I would try the pills. If I was unsure of a full dose, I would try a half (I did that with diazepam) and see how, if it helped and how I feel. Also try them on a night when the next day is free, so if you are still tired you can take the time needed without being pressured.

I also had terrible nightmares, luckily they seem to be easing. My T did some dream work to help me with them.

Wishing you sweet dreams
KP