Re: no sleep for 5 nights
Hey Hopers,
Sorry to hear you've been struggling. I thought you'd been quiet... HUG.
One trick I use to get to sleep and block the mental chatter is to create a good story in my head. Like day dreaming I suppose. Make it as nice or fun or adventurous (or sexy!) as you like, but positive. This shuts out the chatter and stops you mind wandering into anxious or negative thoughts. And unlike real planning or anything it does not add new things to worry about. I suppose in a way its a little like being read a bedtime story by a parent....
I've also known of other people to use music playing gently or audio books or radio or tv. Use headphones if it might keep others awake.
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Kevin, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK
Probably GAD & Phobias. Anxiety and renewed Depression medicated (Venlafaxine). Trying to improve.