Anyone awake ?

[Itsenoughnow]

Just reaching out really it’s 2 thirty and I haven’t slept my lovely husband has tried to help me but I’m suffering with anxiety I’ve had 2 bereavements in close succession of my aunt and uncle who were like my parents I just can’t stop missing them, also my job is really demanding and my husband has been made redundant and is struggling to find a permanent contract so all in all it’s been a rubbish time, not sure what I expect from this post really just felt like reaching out

I am! At least for a few more minutes. I’m so sorry for your losses, and that you’re having such a hard time - it sounds like you’ve had a really rough go of things lately. Just wanted to offer you a handhold and to say you’re not alone. Really hope you manage to get some sleep, and that things start to feel less overwhelming soon ♥️

I am awake with a rotten cold. Sorry you have suffered bereavements, that’s horrible I know. If I can’t sleep due to a stressful time I find that the Dr Bachs sleep rescue remedy helps me, might be worth a try. I also have a chronic illness, that affects my sleep, my specialist nurse said to try to keep my eyes open, as when you are tired that is hard to do, rather than lay there with your eyes closed when you can’t sleep. Also to think backwards of all the things you have done during to day. I hope you get some sleep soon.

So sorry for your loss and sending a virtual hug. Sounds like your DH is supportive.
Be kind to yourself and each other and you will get through this together.
There is no timescale for grief we are all different. Hold on to your memories.
You are bound to miss your aunt and uncle and work will seem more challenging especially if you aren’t sleeping well.
Maybe try some natural remedies to help you to get to sleep moving forward? Warm bath, warm drink, pillow/ room spray. I use a Snoozeband to listen to calming music or sleep podcasts from BBC Sounds.

Oh it's same here 2 bereavements so really fragmented night, have you looked into counselling?

It's not easy 🌺

I just woke up started to speak and dribbled over myself

My stomach hurts

sorry for your losses…

I’m here (unfortunately). Insomnia decided to strike and I have work tomorrow 😑. Sorry for your losses OP. Hope DH is able to fix nd something suitable soon. 🤍

@Itsenoughnow can you get a hot water bottle and cup of tea then try to sleep again?

@Guavafish1 is it bacterial? Is it new?

Hi, I can’t sleep either! I find getting up and having a cup of tea and a biscuit helps rather than just laying there worrying.
Sorry to hear about your losses and the job worries - maybe counselling would help with the bereavement’s?
Also remember nothing stays the same forever, your husband will find something eventually and if your job remains stressful so could you.
You can get through this 💐💐.

I’m awake too. Was asleep for a couple of hours and now awake and can’t get back to sleep.

Sorry for your loss and I can imagine that can hit you hard at night when you don’t have other things to distract you.

I saw my parents today, which many people would find a nice thing to do, but I find it hard for many reasons that could be a thread of its own. But seeing them, plus a job I don’t love, has me awake this evening. Just saying I’m here too. Hope you can sleep soon

Wow such kind responses thanks and so sorry for anyone suffering with loss and complex relationships and illnesses we are all so fragile really but I know I can draw on some inner strength it just isn’t easy it it ? Really hope we all get some sleep soon thanks again

Been awake most of the night. Just waiting for latest painkillers to kick in, by which time it’ll be time to get up I expect.

I’m sorry for your losses, OP. I found it helped to admit to myself there were just some days I was going to cry. It’s not wallowing, just acknowledging that on some days the grief is at the top of every list you might have, it’s going to be a shit day ( or night) but it won’t always be like that. You won’t always feel as bad as this.
Another vote for Bach’s rescue remedy, helped me hugely in the early days. BBC Sounds with sleep timer on, try the Sleeping Forecast.

i work up before 4 am!
my back hurt
and once i wake, i find it so hard to get back to sleep
but i am sorry for your loss op

I am.

I suffer cluster heavies so was woken by one at 3am. Then get up at 4 to take ds to swim training.

home again now and going to try to get another hour sleep.

Sorrh you’re having such a rough time