Sleeping problems

[tim41]

Hi, I would really like some advice/support to what I'm going through at the mine, I recently had my parents visit me from overseas and my father took unwell, it was a terrible experience for me, since then I have been to see my GP and a Psychologist to get some help as I'm very down and anxious about life in generally, the doctor has given me some Anti depressant tablets to which I'm at week 3 of taking them, my biggest problem is I cannot sleep at night and its effecting a lot of things in my life, has anybody gone through this, does anxiety cause this and what are good remedy's to help, I'm trying everything I can such as non prescription sleeping tablets and going to gym but nothing seems to be helping me, I would be much appreciated to hear from anybody in the same situation or can offer me some advise and encouragement, thanks in advance

[CMF]

Hi Tim,

welcome and I'm glad you have found some support. As well as what everyone else has suggested I find vitamin b6 and magnesium are good for anxiety. I also used bush flower essences which are drops you place under your tongue. I got mine from a health food store. There are different ones depending on what you want to overcome. During the day I find a walk or physical activity helps and eat well, no processed foods and sugar.

i hope your dad is doing ok and hope you are doing ok. I read that you had a good sleep and woke up feeling positive. Remember that and reflect on it if you feel anxious or low in the future. I try and reflect on how I feel when I'm doing OK as it shows there is light.

take care

cmf x

[CMF]

By the way, feel free to join us in the BB cafe anytime. A few of us pop in for a chit chat now and then.

cmf

[tim41]

Hi Jay, I'm doing a lot better now and stop taking all meds, it was as if my body was telling me not to take anything, I understand that's does not seem medically correct however its working for me at the min, thanks again for your mail

[tim41]

Hi cmf,

Nice to hear from you and thank you for your advice, I will bear this in mind, have been going to the gym and eating well of late and I find it all helps, thanks again for your advice