i cant sleep

emma_b_4

hiya
hope you are all enjoying the sunshine!

just wandered if anyone could help me as im fed up and absolutley shattered.
in the last 8 nights i havent had more than 3 hours sleep per night, which isnt normal at all for me, im usually sparked out on the sofa by 10pm and sleep really well.

i am spending my days feeling exhausted and getting really upset all the time (maybe hormonal though as i had my first period since jan after losing my baby beg of may ?) my OH actually came home from work yesterday as he was ringing me and i just couldnt stop crying. im finding everything such a drain and when im on my own i really cant stop the tears, which i dont know is cos of no sleep, hormones or what!

i got very drunk on friday (and sunday..ahem) and still didnt sleep (i know you sleep diffrently when drunk but thought would at least knock me out like usual!) i went to placement on saturday after having less than two hours (i know i had this as i moved into spare room at 4am, obviously still awake, and then alarm got me up at 6am

so i guess im wandering if any1 has any tips or ideas or solutions?
also suppose i was wanting to get it off my chest...thanks for reading

Emmzi

When I had insomnia I went to my doc and got 2 weeks sleeping pills, just to get me back into a routine. Worked a treat, and I didn't need them after that.

So my suggestion is go see doc!

Crispy_Ambulance

You are probably still grieving for the loss of your baby. Insomnia can be a symptom of grief.

When I have trouble sleeping, I put a few drops of lavender oil on my pillow and it does help.

Tiredness is depressing and no wonder you feel low at the moment. But it will get better.

emma_b_4

i am scared to take sleeping pills though, do they affect you during the day?

im wandering if it is connected to my miscarriage, although it was 4 weeks ago and i slept okay uptil now. its realy getting me down, even just reading your replies sets me off sobbing again..ive just had 4 days off the ward and im really worried as tomoro im back there, it was okay last week aftera couple of broken nights but now its getting silly! i didnt even sleep after 13hour shifts last week, which i would normally be out like a light!

Fran

emma_b wrote:

i am scared to take sleeping pills though, do they affect you during the day?

Hi emma, I think the best advice is to go to your doctor too.

I hope you get some sleep then.

emma_b_4

not keen on idea as i think he will put me on sleeping pills or anti depressants or something

i am at uni i have emailed my tutor and asked if i could go see her and see what they can do, they have a self referral counselling service maybe that will help i dont know i just need some sleep and a break from crying

thankyou msers xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

elaine373

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. This sounds like grief to me. I would recommend you see your doctor.

emma_b_4

i will see what happens today with my tutor, maybe they will suggest something.

my miscarriage was a month ago now i seem to be getting worse not better, but im not laying awake thinking of it, im not really thinking of anything im just not relaxing to sleep.

AnnieH

A month is not a long time to be getting over something as traumatic as the loss of a baby. I agree with the others and would say it is grief, but you do not necessarily need medication - only if it is seriously affecting you. Grief is not the same as depression. I would suggest you see your GP though and ask for a counsellor to talk through your feelings with him/her.

emma_b_4

i know it doesnt seem two minutes its quite strange to think its a month, i think its ppls attitudes that have made me think come on its been a month..
im hoping my tutor can refer me to a counsellor as i dont want medication. im just finding everything such a huge effort and not concentrating at all on placement or with my uni work. i cant let everything suffer though i have to get back to normal.
i have got an EXAM at 2pm!!

bestpud

I think uni counsellor is a good idea if you don't feel able to see your doctor. I also think you are right to see your tutor - most of them are very supportive in my experience. Student counsellor can help you sort out any assignments or exams you struggle with - perhaps by helping you put in a claim to redo/resit them.

Hope you feel better soon