Posted by jerrympls on June 27, 2005, at 23:21:23
I've had tough insomnia for a long time - but in this past year, it's been getting worse and worse. Now it's to the point where I start to feel very strong feelings of dread and loneliness in anticipation of going to bed. It's so strong that it's unbearable to sleep in my bedroom - so I've been sleeping on the couch. The TV kinda keeps me company. Many times I even keep my self up - even if I am sleepy until it's light outside - then I somehow go to sleep.
I've been exploring this with my therapist for many months and I can't figure it out - except that I'm VERY lonely. I don't have any friends outside of work and I recently lost my job so I'll be MORE isolated as of next week.
But this feeling of dread before bed is really eating away at me and I don't know how to calm it. I've tried many things - many non-med things and nothing works.
Can anyone relate? Anyone found solace?
Thanks
Jerry
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