Let's Get Real!

Comment by Vincent D on October 1, 2009 at 2:00pm

not sure what my real deep problems are, but know that i can rest, my mine never stops and i have to be both psychically tired and mentally tired to sleep.

I tend to worry too much and if something is on my mind i am like a dog with a bone i can’t just switch off, have discovered meditation recently and am looking into nlp to calm my mind, previously i just blotted it out with alcohol, i have battle that demon but my insomnia started when i was 15 (way before drink) and i am now 30

Comment by chree davidson on October 3, 2009 at 3:36am

Geez, you wouldn't happen to be a Virgo, would you? I over-analyze EVERYTHING, especially when I lay down to rest. So much so, that I can work myself into a frenzy with worry. I'm still learning to cut it off with meditation.

Comment by gemma h on November 15, 2009 at 12:40am

I know i am very anxious when it comes to going to bed, i am a born worrier a perfectionist self critical low self esteem, and I know whats at the bottom of it all

Comment by chree davidson on April 2, 2010 at 4:09am

I know that I've been absent for a while, but I'm back and I'm here to help. Gemma H., I feel that you and I are already connected, as Nov. 14th was the date of my husband's death, and the date that you commented... So, what's at the bottom of all of your worries, Gemma?

Comment by Mary S. on May 25, 2011 at 7:44am

I think that mine is related to stress.  I am trying to go to school (Colorado State University), I have an upcoming move in a month so I am packing like a fool, and I have some medical issues on top of it.  I know that I am a type A personality so I am all over the place.

I also have experienced a death in my family that I havent let go due to resentment issues. 

So, I have a lot of factors and just want to be normal and get sleep!!

Comment by Tom barry on June 12, 2011 at 11:31am

my problems are related to my old home life, my parents got divorced when i was 7 and i lived with my mum and stepdad until i was 12. i moved into my dads because he let me drink, smoke and do drugs, now im older i realise that this was a bad move but hey hindsights 20 20. i drank myself into oblivion every night i could and if i couldnt drink id get drugs, it started with a bit of marijuana here and there then i was on anything i could get my hands on with the exception of crack and smack. i lived there for 5 years and it was a very abusive place, my dad used to beat my stepmum in front of me and i can proudly say i stepped up every time which usually ended up in me getting a beating. i moved in with my mum and stepdad 2 years ago and i tried to carry on the junky life style because thats what i knew ( im a creature of habit) but my mum had seen the way i was going before because my uncle was exactly the same way. unfortunately he died due to this life style, so my mum gave me an ultimatum, my choices where sort my life out and get clean or move out. me being the stubborn bastard i am i decided it would be a good idea to live on the streets just so i could do drugs.my best friend convinced me to live at home and stay off the drugs and i can happily say iv been clean for 5 months now. i still drink too much but im working on that. im sorry that was a bit long but i find it hard to talk about my past and when i started i couldnt stop cheers guys :)

Comment by Alice Grimes on June 26, 2011 at 5:52pm

Hey I'm Alice, I'm not sure exactly what my problems are, though there is a really BIG one that I thought I had overcome. Last April my father did very inappropriate and horrible things to me and ever since I haven't felt right being on my own or in the dark and I haven't been able to sleep for more than a few hours. I tried counselling but that didn't work and sleeping pills didn't do anything either. I just really want a good nights sleep, though I doubt I'm ever getting one again...

Comment by Carrie The Insomnolent Hermit on November 23, 2011 at 6:20pm

You all seem like such wonderful people and you are very brave for sharing your stories on here. I can relate to pretty much all of them, and agree that this could be what started my insomnia when I was 10. I am now 35 years old and am still battling it, but now I have added a very serious sleeping pill addiction to it. Now, even the sight of my bed, which should make me feel cozy, causes anxiety if I do not have my pills, because I know it will be another lonely night, wide awake and kicking. I hope you are all well and congratulations Tom for being able to get clean and find yourself in a safe environment.

Comment by Clare on December 29, 2011 at 6:36am

I'm not 100% sure, could be genetic (my mum says she can have trouble sleeping and even my dad says he always tends to wake early and not get back to sleep), also I'm generally a night person so my natural body clock.may make sleeping difficult, add to this over thinking (yes I think a lot).... Could be many reasons. Personally I wish no one needed sleep, but we do, and I wish I found it easier.

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