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Aug 15, 2016, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by skeksi
I have also found that sleep has to be my #1 priority. It's hard in the moment, but I did as you describe--set a list of deadlines & activities to create a schedule. I also started marking on a calendar every time I did the bedtime routine (turning screens off, taking my meds, etc.). Seeing stars on the calendar helped me track when I was taking care of my sleep needs (so if I missed a night, I could see all was not lost). It also made me feel good to see my progress.
It's not easy. Hang in there.
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I agree with this so much. I schedule everything around my sleep schedule. I will not stay out late on weekdays or do anythign past 9pm because I have to take my sleep meds at 9 so I will be asleep by 10. And that will give me enough time to fall asleep, sleep as long as I need to, and wake up by 730 the next morning.
Especially with our PTSD, our emotional reactions can get really hard to control on less sleep. I find that my flashbacks are worse, that triggers are more intense...it's just a bad combo.
I don't think anyone with PTSD or and MI in general would fault you, OP, for putting yourself and your sleep routine first. It is part of your recovery and staying healthy. Just as important as taking your meds, you know?
Good luck,
Seesaw
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Primary Dx: C-PTSD and Severe Chronic Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder
Secondary Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder with mild Agoraphobia.
Meds I've tried: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Remeron, Elavil, Wellbutrin, Risperidone, Abilify, Prazosin, Paxil, Trazadone, Tramadol, Topomax, Xanax, Propranolol, Valium, Visteril, Vraylar, Selinor, Clonopin, Ambien
Treatments I've done: CBT, DBT, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Talk therapy, psychotherapy, exercise, diet, sleeping more, sleeping less...
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