I am having trouble sleeping at night, can anyone suggest?

Question

what to do. I lost my son age 35 3 years ago and am trying to cope and go on.....seems like it get worse instead of better

Answer 1

I know it sounds bad, but you need to move on. Always keep him in your heart and know he's in a better place. Don't dwell on it because it only makes it worse. Before you go to bed take a hot bath (bubbles if your prefer :) and it will relax your muscles and will help you fall asleep. Now to keep you asleep you will have to see a doctor so they can prescribe something for you. Good luck and best wishes!

Answer 2

First, my sincere condolences about the loss of your son. It must be a very hard thing to go through and I would hope that I never have to feel your pain.

I can give you a few suggestions on what I would do if this had happened to me.

1. Start an exercise program everyday, i.e. walking 30 minutes in the neighborhood or at gym, or begin a yoga program to learn to relax and find peace with yourself. The exercise will help release endorphins and help tire your body for rest at night. It will also help with depression.

2. Get involved with a group who meet to do hobbies such as scrap booking, dancing, bowling, or whatever peaks your interest.

3. Seek counseling of some kind. Maybe meet 1 x per week so that you can sort out your feelings and begin to heal in a positive way and direction.

4. Take a vacation with your other family members.

5. Talk to your physician about getting a sleep aid at night. There are many mild ones on the market that are non-habit forming.

Good luck and I hope this helps give you some direction as to what you could do to help with your grief.

Answer 3

The best thing for you to do at this point is surround yourself with positive people. Keep yourself busy during the day, go out for a jog or a long walk this will help tire your body and you'll find it easier to relax afterward.
Your home environment should be filled with things that make you feel good, buy some plants that flower, pictures of eye catching landscapes, warm and fuzzy blankets - that sort of thing.
Another thing I would suggest is to learn meditation. A lot of the time our mind busy's itself with worrying, the best thing for this is to free your mind of worry. It's not easy at first but with practice you can learn to quiet your mind enough so you can get a good night's sleep.

Answer 4

Sorry about your son. Thats tough. Greiving takes time, differet for every one. I would like to suggest that you contact your local Hospice. Most of them offer breavement groups to help adjust to the loss. Having others around who have lost loved ones helps. If you don't have a Hospice, try your church (and call others in town) because some offer breavement classes. You are not aloe in this and I hope you can find someone to help. I know talking with family gets old, they tire of "the same old thing." I hope you can find help so that you cn sleep better.

Answer 5

Maybe you should talk to a grief counselor. That always helps in working out the stages of losing someone. Many people I know, including myself have done that. It helps. Also there are support group on the net.

Losing someone is hard, I know. I just lost someone yesterday. But life still has to go on, even when it is tough.
You can do it.

I wish you well.

Answer 6

Hi, sorry to hear this...
Try to have 1tea spoon of good honey in 1 glass of warm (not hot) water 1hour before bed.
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Answer 7

That's so sad!!!! See a doctor and he'll perscribe you something to help you sleep and cope.. :(

Answer 8

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