Depression & Insomina

[AZSD]

Came as refugee fleeing my country...stayed in detention centre for 1 year with isolation from rest of the world ....deveoped depression and sleeping problem....out of detention separated 5 yrs from family....depression and chronic insomina now even I got my family with me ..........tried many health professional with no sucess....life getting very hard because I have to work long hours to support family...you can imagine without sleeping and using sleeping tablets most of the time ...I developed high blood presseur as well because of that.....

I am not sure what to do ...too tired and depressed all time ...nothing to enjoy ....I will appriciate any help/advice

Thanks you

[vip]

Hi AZSD I too suffer with insomnia and sleep medication I was told to stay away from due to the reaction it gives me. I find days I go to the gym I sleep better and I am walking around the house crazy hours of the morning I do my ironing or make myself chai tea that's a real good one flor sleepiness and calmness and once ive done something I find I can go back to bed and get a few more hours . Im so used to not sleeping well with me I don't feel tired so its become like a habit and I don't even look tired . Or I turn the light on and read a magazine or watch a bit of tele don't know if these things will work for you everyone is different but give it a go and let me know how you go . goodluck

[Struggler]

Hi AZSD

Welcome to Beyond Blue and congratulation on your first post.  

I too came from another country but not as a refugee.  Let's say I am from an Eastern culture.  I developed clinical depression and anxiety as a result of 12 years workplace bullying and discrimination.  As a refugee, your experience is far more painful than mine.  

I see your command of English is excellent.  Not sure if you're receiving treatment from the health professional or do you feel they're not helpful?  

Are you the only one providing for the family financially?   Is there no chance of receiving gov assistance?  I heard that refugees are not entitled to some assistance but I am not quite sure.  It is worth some research though.  

Please write back and let us know how you get along.  Take care.

Struggler