Sleep

Thoughts

Sleep is a challenge for me. I've tried lots of different medications, but my issue is remaining asleep and having a peaceful night which is not easy to medicate. I was diagnosed with PTSD. I wake up after about a 4hr REM cycle. Best case, I fall asleep again but have a disturbed night. Worst case I can't sleep and am filled with terror, and anxiety, or just wake up overwhelmed and crying. It sucks. Then the day is filled with thoughts of why I woke up, which is a whole other downward spiral until bedtime again.

The woman here is in dreamland with her partner. He is there but not there. She can feel him next to her but he can't help. She is in pain and actively attacked but can't move. Her body is stiff and uncomfortable with restless legs trying to withstand what she experiences.