[obsids]

Well, this past week I ended up with a pdoc appointment and a therapy session on consecutive days. It happened because I had to reschedule my T appointment last week.

The insomnia had already been creeping back in. But after my T session on Thursday, I lapsed back into the ptsd dreams again. Woke the last few mornings soaked in sweat and freezing cold.

And now I can feel my nighttime sleep phobia returning, as I dread the ptsd nightmares. I am trying to stay focused. Probably am drinking too much coffee to get a grip on myself in the morning. *sigh*

[CedarS]

I sure can relate, I'm having some trouble with dreams again too. And I noticed today that I feel a bit touchy about sleep tonight, like I'd rather not sleep if it means challenging dreams.

I drink coffee in morning but have to not drink it later on, makes for extra bad sleep.

Tonight I'm taking a relaxing bath, might try some warmed milk, restful music too. I am also paying attention to how I talk to myself about all this. Definitely time for soothing imagery and self-talk.

(((((((((((((((obsids))))))))))))))) Just want to let you know that I hear you, from an -I know what you are talking about from experience- place.

Sweet dreams for us all.

[jennie]

((((((((((huggs))))))))))

try to cut the caffeine out 6 hours before bedtime so it doesn't add to your anxiety

try warm baths before bedtime

[kimmydawn]

(((((((((((obsids))))))))))))) I hope this calms very soon for you.

kd

[CedarS]

(((((((((((((((((obsids)))))))))))))))))))))

How are you doing today?

[obsids]

*hugs all around*

Today, hubby helped me out of bed before I could lapse back into my nightmares. So I am up, a cup of coffee under my belt. And for now, the kids are still asleep.

I've been thinking about going to Costco and getting one of those light therapy boxes. I have SAD in addition to the ptsd. Maybe if I get the SAD under control, I will have more energy to resist the ptsd.

[CedarS]

Sounds like a good plan!

I've noticed too that if I chip away at whatever I can chip away at, it helps lessen the entire load. I might not be able to completely stop anything, but if I can work everything down by, say, 50 %, that helps immensely.

Have you ever used a light therapy box before? I should read up more on SAD, I think my son has it.

((((((((((((hugs))))))))))

Sarah

[obsids]

Sarah,

I took a look at those light boxes. You can read more about them at apollohealth.com. They charge something like $250 for the portable blue light box. But Costco has them for $139. I figure that it is worth a try. So that is tomorrow's project.... flu shot and light box.

Whereabouts in WA are you? I'm up in the northwest corner where it is usually dark and cloudy all winter... though, I shouldn't diss it completely. The sun IS shining today.

[CedarS]

Thanks for the link! I'll look into it, could help my son lots.

Are you up near Bellingham? I'm in Olympia, some sun here too, autumn colors are beautiful.

[obsids]

Yeah... Bellingham. The city of subdued excitement.