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Originally Posted by CANDC
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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Thank you for the advice, I have never tried this before, I can assure you I will try it this evening. I usually count to with the ticks of a clock, my mind always wonders though, maybe focusing on the counting and breathing at the same time will help me not think about my nightmares.