Hi everyone,
I’m just reaching out today because I’m really hoping to connect with others who might be in the same boat as me. I’m a 38-year-old single mom, two years postpartum, and until now, I never had any issues with sleep. But since my little girl was born—even though she now sleeps through the night—every so often, she wakes up, and it just sets off this spiral. I lie awake for hours, and for days afterward, I’m stuck with just 2 to 5 hours of sleep. I feel like the drive behind it is really anxiety—especially toward my health. It’s triggered this loop of health anxiety, and despite going to the doctor three times, there isn’t much they can do apart from offering tablets, which may or may not help. I’ve had a bit of counseling, but that doesn’t seem to make a difference either. Right now, I feel stuck in this anxiety loop, and I just need to know—will this kind of insomnia get better over time? I’ve tried magnesium glycinate, melatonin—I even do sleep hygiene, but it rarely helps. If anyone has been through this, I’d really appreciate hearing from you—just to feel less alone.