Trouble Falling Asleep

[Sandi]

Hey, I'm having trouble falling asleep because i keep thinking about how i dont have friends anymore and how i have ruined my life

[Sigma]

Have you tried relaxation CDs - the sort where you have to listen to what they're saying, not the sort with calm music? I find them very helpful (though now I can do it myself in my head because I've listened so often!).

But for the negative thoughts - are you seeing a counsellor? That can help you get things sorted in your head. And you haven't ruined your life, things can get better (I know that from experience).

Have you seen your Dr? They can diagnose if you could benefit from meds, and should be able to refer you for counselling.

[Poppet6]

In what way do you feel you have ruined your life?

You can always make new friends, do some volunteer work, enrol on a course or night class. You don't have to be alone.

If you haven't already, it would be a good idea to visit your doctor, they will be able to help you with sleeping and possibly refer you onto a CMHT.

[Acapella]

It sounds really silly but I find listening to children's talking books that you know the story of really well (I quite like Matilda) really relaxing.

[PassedExpectations]

second what was said above, there was a long time where i listened to Harry Potter...

[not_so_insig]

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Originally Posted by PassedExpectations

second what was said above, there was a long time where i listened to Harry Potter...

I have the Sarah Jane Adventures on my ipod, which is meant for kids, and I find it relaxing because the stories are so necessarily complicated like you get with adult books.....

[raspberryjelly]

hi, i used to have problems sleeping too, thinking about things, so i went to see mr Dr and got some sleeping pills which were really helpful.
what makes you think you have ruined your life?
*hugs*