Sleep struggles

[LunaRose]

I can't sleep and I haven't been sleeping for a while. Everytime I try to sleep I think of what would happen if my bf died. I keep thinking fucked thoughts every night and it's getting to me

 

[not-2-b-the-answer]

I sometimes use YouTube videos of music to help me sleep. (Tonight isn't going well)
Anyway there are music videos designed for that. Some are anywhere from a few hours to around 11 hours.
You want it just loud enough to hear it. If it's too loud, I can't sleep either. There are so many to choose from.
Maybe it can help.

 

[mortuarymary]

Read. The only thing along with benzodiazepines that drifts me off

 

[dragonofenvy]

I like to listen to audiobooks along with melatonin gummies (they actually taste good) as a way to focus my thoughts so I don't think about dark stuff. If you don't want to pay for an audiobook subscription there's a site called tokybook that I use but I strongly suggest using an adblocker if you do use it so you don't click something malicious.

 

[restless.dreams]

I listen to audiobooks too. Depending on where you live, you might be able to check them out for free from your local library through the hoopla app. Another option is searching the Internet Archive, they have lots of free books and audiobooks available.

 

[Linda]

Have you tried doing a lot of hard physical work during the day? It doesn't work for everyone, but it will help some people.

 

[ResilientAF]

Promethazine gives me a reasonable few hours sleep. Have Zopiclone but Dr becoming reluctant to prescribe it.

 

[F Sea]

Read before bed, take lormetazepam and/or listen to documentaries
Good luck!