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i have only had approx. 4.5 hours of sleep in almost 5 days
Hello,
As i stated in my question, I haven't slept pretty much at all in the last 5 days. below is approx. sleep and dates.
25th July, been awake since 10am however this nite i only get about an hour of sleep between approx. 11pm and midenite. Woke just after 12 am on the 26th.
26th July, got approx. 3.5 hours sleep between 5pm and 8:30pm. did not sleep after...
27th July Nil, still awake.
28th July Nil, still awake.
Currently 29th of July and 5:06pm and still no sleep.
I suffer from:
extreme obstructive sleep apneoa (so those few hours...
were not real sleep)
horrible anxiety / Depression
social anxiety
OCD and ruminating (reapeat the same things, and constently checking ive done things correct, second guessing my choices, i think thats what is getting me through writing this in this state and it be understandable)
PTSD
some substance abuse (Weed n Beer) used to be much much much much worse and currently treated with gov services).
im scared, should i go to hospital, im also scared because im starting to be able to function again (havent for sometime). I also dont think im getting any sleep soon...
I don't know what to do, im not sure if its cause my thinking is impared or im frightened...
Input anyone ?
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You have enough things ganging up on you that you probably need to see a therapist who can help you to get off the ruminations, worry, anxiety, etc. You might need, for a few days only, some sleep aids, but those SHOULD come via prescription and after consulting a competent authority such as a physician, ENT (ear, nose, and throat specialist, formally 'otolaryngologist'). I think you can bust this cluster up quite a bit, but it might be tackling it on several fronts at the same time. Be patient with your helpers, with their prescriptions, and with yourself. One of your best tools will be optimism, and the other will be accepting that there is some help out there.
I went 5 days without sleep after my ex left me. It was horrible. All kinds of weird symptoms. I totally relate to the anxiety you are experiencing. Whole heartedly agree with @gloaming’s advice. If you have a pcp I would call the office and ask to speak with the nurse
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4 ReactionsAs usual, gloaming, you dispense good advice. The best I can do is send a hug. As a mother of a child who never slept, I commiserate with dannybee.
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Are you being treated for your sleep apnea and using a cpap? Do you take any antidepressants and/or antipsychotics to help with your anxiety, OCD, PTSD and are you getting therapy/counseling? You may need to check your sleep hygiene (environment, caffeine, screen time, etc.) to help you prepare for sleep and keep a structured bedtime routine/time. Do you take any antidepressants bath before bed and take melatonin or Calm magnesium to help you relax before bedtime? Have you tried herbal teas, sound machines, dark curtains for bedroom, etc.?
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2 ReactionsThank-you!