Sleeping too much

[jamesle2015]

I wish I could sleep more...

I don't get much sleep - I have to wake up early for work 7am or 8am

[jamesle2015]

I work in retail, been doing same job since 2012.

Sometimes I get frustrated as it's hard sometimes - you know what customers can be like - so annoying.

I got stressed due to my agoraphobia - I can't do simple things like go for a walk by myself.

[Faith-and-Hope]

Hi @jamesle2015

It sounds frustrating.  Glad you are checking in here sometimes though.  There are others who struggle with the idea of getting out and about for a variety of reasons.  Some of them make a plan to do something small once a week, and if they don't manage it so well, just try again the next week.  It's taking it in small steps.

Do you have some great customers too ?

[Appleblossom]

I have been sleeping a lot more since med increase.  Getting up at 12 is almost normal ... today it was just before 3. 

Last night I went to talk about Traumatic Grief.... he talked about an energy deficit dealing with grief from suicide ... ... I think I have a few reasons behind my deficits ... oh dear ...

[Former-Member]

@jamesle2015, if i could give you some of my sleep i would. Feel for you, being +agoraphobic, not going for walks & the rude people we have to deal with out in the world. Let me quietly congratulate you for facing it every day. Well done. Just do the best you can. Next time a customer is being difficult - imagine them as a half naked 2 year old spitting the dummy - ya just have to feel sorry for them & keep helping where you can. Maybe grab a packed of gold stars to put on display for every 'kind' customer you encounter. You might be surprised how many there are. Just Keep on swimming, step in the garden now & then, maybe buy a treadmill. 🌟⭐🌟🌠

[Decadian]

@Appleblossom  -  eek - a talk about traumatic death - sounds ghastly - I wish I had been there

The suicide of a young person has a tripple whammy - they probably told you that

D'uh - all these years later - since I read about the Tripple Whammy I think it's a 4 sided whammy - -

There's the death of a young person

The violent death

Sudden death

And the stigma of suicide

Aw @Appleblossom - energy deficit - massive deficit - you would need a nuclear reactor to reboot after that class - sheesh

Okay - I have said enough right now - but no wonder you are reliving things - is the Royal Commission still happening?

Decadian

[Former-Member]

Hi @Appleblossom,
sounds like you're going through what i call 'a slump' sleeping 'till 3pm leaves me feeling I've been robed an entire day. Depending on how much sleep over all but i do wonder if we need train our sleep patterns like we would a child, if possible.

I'd be interested in hearing more about the talk on Traumatic Grief & energy deficit with grief from suicide ... ... if you're up to sharing that.

My son was on suicide watch after losing his sister & it was unbearable just the thought of losing him.

Hang in there blossom 🌸🌺🌹🌼


I think I have a few reasons behind my deficits ... oh dear ...

[Former-Member]

Hi guys, Just wanted a random chat, this is as good as anywhere.

Saw my Psychologist today, 2nd visit this year but went to her 4yrs back when she was a student. Mature sensible lady. Interesting info today, She tells me she doesn't assess me to have BPD, but rather 'Complex Trauma' from unfavourable childhood experiences, & PTSD from watching my girl die of cause (both of which present as depression & anxiety). She says BPD is an unhelpful diagnoses for most. Kind of makes sense. She's going with ACT therapy with a focus on Self Compassion. Got a little frustrated though when 1/2 the session was consumed doing meditation ex. I need to talk!! Probably necessary at least once but it is cheaper to put my CD on at home. Can only afford once a month so wanna make the most of it. Always hard to know how much of myself to put forward. Found out today she does x1 day a wk in the Brisbane ACT Centre. Didn't even know there was an ACT Centre (mindfulness & present moment meditation).

Nearly over the day surgery hysteroscopy now, few cramps & d/c but no complications. The biopsy will probably come back clear & I'll feel like an idiot stressing so much about it all (stupid anxiety).

Had a coffee out with a friend & a little spend at Vinnies before having to come home, take a paracetamol & rest a sore back. Fighting a cold too i think. Watching a movie warm under the doona with my doggie.

Thanks for reading. Just getting it out 💜

[Faith-and-Hope]

Sounds good @Former-Member ❤

I'm still out and about .... catch you later for coffee ? 😊

[Former-Member]

That sounds pretty good @Former-Member. I'm glad I got to read how you are going. Fingers still crossed for the biopsy. Must be a bit of a relief to cross BPD of your diagnosis. Also good to hear about reconnecting with the psychologist. Enjoy your night😊💜