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Old Dec 07, 2015, 01:47 PM
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I am so sorry you have suffered abuse as a child no one should have to endure that.

Since you tried sleep aids maybe mindfulness is a good thing to try. Here is a simple exercise that I use when I have stress during the day and also when I am laying in bed trying to relax and go to sleep.

Breathe naturally, silently counting 1 on the inhale and 1 on the exhale, 2 on the inhale and 2 on the exhale, continuing up to 10. then start at 1 again.

The mind cannot focus on negative thoughts and breathing also so the breathing and counting wins out.
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