Fibromyalgia and anxiety leading to insomnia
I think after having a nervous breakdown, i've had problems staying asleep ever since and tried all sorts of medications. I just can't afford therapy anymore though. But right now, I feel so unmotivated that even getting out of bed to go to work feels impossible. I'm an RN and really need to work, plus my job is something I love. But I've never been good at mornings anyway, and now it's like I can't get myself up for anything. It's just tough because usually i was always pretty strong and could push through stuff like this.Now though, I don't know what to do... help if you have any advice?
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hey thx for readin my stuff, nbd i've never posted b4. what's tms tho?
Try being nice to yourself. Do small tasks daily if you can. Five or ten minutes, whatever works. Spend more time on stuff you like. Deep breathing and meditation help too. Don't beat yourself up over low energy or focus. Taking care of yourself will get better with time
Oh wow, thanks a bunch for the kind words-it means so much! Hearing that support is just what I needed, really暖心感激不尽
You deserve self-care and help. Be nice to yourself and keep asking for support wen needed.
Thank you for reaching out. It's been difficult because my husband had an affair two years ago, and now we're raising three teenagers-one with special needs and another with ADHD-on our own. My husband has been emotionally distant and erratic this past year, which is particularly challenging after 24 years of marriage. His behavior seems to stem from a midlife crisis, making him both kind and short-tempered at different times. Financially, I can't afford to separate, and my health has taken a toll; insomnia exacerbates my fibromyalgia, leading to a complete breakdown. Despite this, I'm trying to stay positive and not feel guilty for leaning on my husband now that I'm unable to work. My goal is to regain my strength, but the process is slower than expected. Thank you for your support and understanding; it's comforting to know others are going through similar stiuations.
I'm always around to help. You can message me privately if you prefer.
Thanks for that info! I've got Medicaid, so honestly, I doubt they'd cover it... but I'll check it out anyway. Really appreciate you sharing this-I hadn't heard about it before. Yeah, new to all these chat things in my life. Also juggling three teens right now-one with special needs and one with ADHD. My parents just don't get it or support me because they think "I should just get over it." They have no clue how bad the effects of insomnia are; it finally got the best of me at 49. Thanks agin!