[Hppositve]

Thanks Martin

I have been signed off for 2 weeks but I’m keen to go back to work as I hate being at home trying to fill up days. I used to live going into work.

My problem is anxiety now about going to sleep. You’re right, all I think about is my sleep and whether or not I’ll sleep at night.

How do I stop doing this? I’ve tried reflexology, acupuncture, I’ve spoken to a therapist ( not sleep therapist) so I know that I’m doing so much so try and fix it.

My husband has told me to stop doing anything more and just stick to the pills as I need to just sleep and focus on one thing at a time to see if works. Once I’m in a regular rythm then I can gradually come off the pills and return to work.

I’m on a one day course next week which is sleep course but I’m not sure if it’s a cbti course.

Please tell me how can I stop thinking about sleep and what else should I be doing?

Thanks

[Hppositve]

Thanks for your response and I’m sorry that you’re going through this as well.

I’ve seen a therapist but I can’t say it’s helping. I’m due to go on a CBT course on 4th Oct but it’s so far away. My doctor is great and very supportive but even he doesn’t know what to suggest .

On the rare days that I sleep well I still wake up feeling sad and miserable as I know know what the next day will bring.

He prescribed me pregablin which I took last night and I did sleep thank God.

He also gave me anti depressants last week but I’ve switched to this as the side effects were awvul.

Fingers crossed that your CBT and drugs help you soon and you can rest without the nightmares.

Wish there was a magic wand.

I’m due to go back to work on Tuesday. Can’t see that happening.

 

[Hppositve]

I feel the same way. My life is slipping away and I just don’t how to get out of it.

I can’t see a way out but I need to. Just need to be positive and have faith that you will come off it.

 

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