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I can't sleep and its the second night. My thoughts won't stop. What can i do?

Have you tried reading a book or watchig TV listening to classical music? What kind of thoughts are you having?

-- Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:24 am --

It might sound silly but I've heard of writing your thoughts down on toilet paper and flushing it away before going to bed

Thank you. I have even taken sleeping pills, i've read. My thoughts are recovered memories. I can't get them out of my head.

-- Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:33 pm --

If i start cutting i can sleep.

Are they the kind of recovered memories you might want to talk to someone about? Would talking to someone about them help?

I have an appointment tomorrow. It is hard to wait for help.

Try to hold out. Hope it helps.

Thanks for your help. Life Sucks!

Life does suck. How are you doing? Did you get along with the person you saw?

My biggest problem is sleeping. No matter how tired I am. I wish my brain had a switch I could just flip. I suppose that is what suicide is for.

So, I would recommend exhaustion. Exercise. Rigorous. But try not to injure yourself so you can wake up and do it again. This always works for us bipolar types.

Thank you so much for your response. I had to be off the forum for a bit to take care of myself. I am sleeping a little better. Sometimes I have good dreams. Deb