Every time I wake up, I remember what's going on and my heart sinks

[Bluewavescrashing]

Ugh. Just want to hibernate but typically can't sleep.

I'm back teaching full time this week.

Wish there was something to look forward to.

Have you got inset tomorrow? Maybe there'll be an announcement about schools closing tomorrow. Have you tried Nytol for sleep?

Yes inset tomorrow. I'll go to the pharmacy and look at sleeping remedies tomorrow. Thanks

I’m in tomorrow too and can’t sleep 😣

Seems like no one considers the safety of school staff.

I was on a very low dose of amitriptyline to help with sleep after I was widowed. It worked really well as it relaxed you as well as sent you to sleep. I'm not on it any more but found it easy to come off (cold turkey).was only on 10 mg though.

Feeling like a drug pusher now!

Yep its frightening isnt it. I'm doing the same and not currently teaching.

I really feel for teachers.

I've had anxiety before but this is different as the threat is actually there rather than in my own head

Strange so many of us teachers are awake in the middle of the night!

Ta but yep awake here. DS2(9) is not sleeping well so I'm currently lying on his floor and over thinking about work.

Teaching is just about manageable when there is an order and structure to it but doing it in this chaos is totally anxiety provoking.

Put yourself and you health first.

Nurse here - awake since 4ish. Completely empathise with you all about not sleeping and feeling of dread. I’m sorry you feel like this, it’s just awful