unable to go back to sleep just awaking from one of many horrible nightmares i guess. Anyhow,i have tons of problems..i know who doesn't right? I just needed to know someone is on here this time of night i guess...I have ADD/bipolar and have had a bad time the past few weeks anyone understand what we got through at times? It is way too hard to explain but, its just nice to once in awhile see if i can get a friendly word from an understanding person when im troubled?
2006-11-01 21:52:18 · 11 answers · asked by sammy 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Oh thanks so much for all of you on here with your help...and it does help me to know im not alone on this..It is great to have people who doesn't even know me seem to care about me..God Bless!
2006-11-01 22:26:42 · update #1
Been in your shoes many a time....waking in the night horrendous nightmares, insomnia just not knowing what to do.
I really empathize.
It's hard when your mind seems to be going nowhere in particular just having random rotten thoughts and you wonder how long can it go on this time?
It is hard for people to understand this kind of illness unless they've been through it themselves. It's like you've entered a room that most people have never seen before and never will and you try to describe it to them...they get the picture...but they don't actually FEEL and THINK it.
Be kind to yourself to try to balance things up a bit. Treat yourself to comforts that you need at this time.
People used to say to me...'you'll get there' or it'll pass, but it's while it's happening....what doyou do then?
Do you journal your thoughts? I do. I write down very quickly all the things that pop into my head in the order that they come, just scribble them down as fast as you can. Make sure you write EVERYTHING that comes to you. Then when you think you've finished, read aback through what you have written and you'll find that the things that are getting to you the most are near the begining....try to resolve some of these. If you're like me, the page may be full of dunnos!
Give yourself some rest today and don't forget to treat yourself in some way - even if it's a relaxing massage from someone you trust.
Best wishes.
2006-11-01 22:09:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suffer from major depression and aniety with anger issues. I'm on a boat load of medication for it too. As a result, I have some very bizarre and vivid dreams/nightmares. Whenever I have a nightmare or a bad dream and I wake up I stay up for an hour or two, then go back to sleep. During that one to two hour period I usually watch TV (comedies), or I might work on my computer or even read. Basically, I do anything I can to derail my thoughts from my bad dream or nightmare or avoid anything that might trigger another one when I go back to sleep.
2006-11-01 22:20:01 · answer #2 · answered by JSalakar 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm up, but at work early. I technically haven't been diagnosed with ADD and do not suffer from bipolar, but my Doctor told me I have almost a type of adult ADD, where I don't fully concentrate on one thing and finish it, but jump from one project to another and never feel I've accomplished anything. This true at work and home. I tend to wake up at night thinking of things I need to do. I've gotten up and put a load of clothes in the washing machine or drier at 2 am! I don't know why, but I get up and do things like that. As far as nightmares, try not to eat right before going to bed, especially spicy foods. Start relaxing about 30 min - 45 min prior to going to bed, for example, listening to soft music such as jazz, reading an inspirational book, sipping on chamomile tea. DO NOT look at T.V. Your brain continues "processing" at least up to an hour after watching. Something do to the different images you see (I can't remember how my doc explained it), but I do know not to watch television before going to bed.
2006-11-01 22:11:20 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 05:58:57 · answer #4 · answered by mesidor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I could give you a big hug I would. Dear me, yes I understand the depths of suffering a person can go through and my heart goes out to you...you are truly not alone my dear. Be kind to yourself today and buggers to anyone who is not kind to you today.
2006-11-01 22:00:38 · answer #5 · answered by rachel_waves 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best wishes to you. I hope your night goes better.
How bout I say a prayer for you :)
Oh and I heard fish oil as in that multi vitamin supplement stuff does a lot to help people.
Tootles
2006-11-01 21:56:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I too have suffered from terrible nightmares. Learn to understand your dream symbols to better understand yourself. start a dream diary and you'll better see the pattern.
2006-11-01 21:55:39 · answer #7 · answered by autumnbrookblue 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the club ! I've been awake since 3am worried about sh!t. been doing it since 1984.I've tried everything from Valium to Seconal only thing that helps is to wear yourself out by working too much or a lot of exercise. Good Luck (and here's your HUG !!)
2006-11-01 22:09:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just relax. Nightmares and dreams are just harmless things. Dont sleep immediately after eating and dont think too much just before sleeping. read good books and watch nice Tv prgrammes before going to bed....Hey Smile :):):)
2006-11-01 21:58:41 · answer #9 · answered by janet j 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi. I also have ADD (i think) and i have tons of nightmares too. you can email me if you want.
2006-11-01 22:26:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋