[Zenobia]

Over the Easter period of 2021 while away on vacation I contracted shingles at the back of my right eye, resulting in the death of the nerves.
I had a severe hiking accident. My neck was broken & my thoracic spine suffered compression fractures.
I spent 19 June to 1 September 2021in hospital – 8 weeks in ICU & the rest in a surgical ward & step down facility. Followed by 8 weeks of home care & then physiotherapy. I am fully recovered win no pain, full bodily functions & flexibility. Because I was on so many medications for such prolonged period of time, the detoxification process after stopping the medication has led to exacerbation of the insomnia that I had developed during menopause.

[Zenobia]

Zenobia:
Continuation of my insomnia battle story:
We celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary with a family gathering on 3 March 2022. On 6 March my now ex-husband announced that he no longer wanted to be married. He liked being alone while I was injured & during the process of my recovery (he did no actively participate in my recovery programs). As a result the shock hospitalised me for 3 days. More medication!
I was admitted to a psychiatric facility for DBT & spent 29 days there.
On 8 May 2022 I was served with a divorce decree. I have only just reached the point of acceptance of my new reality. This has however had a negative impact on my insomnia

[Martin Reed]

You sure have been through a tough ride, Zenobia — it’s little wonder that you’re experiencing insomnia! Have you tried any of the techniques that are discussed on this site that might help create better conditions for sleep and that might help you deal with all the difficult thoughts and feelings that come with insomnia in a more helpful/workable way?

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