Insomnia Support Group

Hi all,

I'm new to this group, but started out in the alcoholism and depression groups and am doing fairly well now except for really frustrating insomnia. Now that I physically feel better after months of dealing with a physical issue, I'm ready to get back to some of my old, enjoyable activities. Only thing is, I can't seem to get any sleep! Very new problem for me, but it's been going on for months now. I have an appointment with an acupuncturist next week to address this, along with the depression and anxiety. I will start out here by reading some of the member posts from the past!

Hello Molly, Welcome to the group. If I can help you in anyway please feel free to PM. Hugs River

Post edited by: River, at: 05/28/2011 01:47 AM

Thanks River! I've taken the time to read a lot of the posts in the group and I can tell that you have many admirers. You are obviously a very caring, nurturing woman. I've been having sleep problems for a few weeks now, not that my sleep has been great since about January. I have been battling medical issues - toxic reaction to pesticide over-exposure and subsequent liver detox; self-medicating with alcohol; depression due to the long, rainy weather here in the "Great Northwest"; anxiety due to the medical issues...blah, blah. One think leads to the other? I'm not drinking now and I am not nearly as anxious, generally, but I still am having one heck of a time sleeping. I generally don't fall asleep until almost sunrise and then I can only sleep about 4 hours, if I'm lucky. I've got to get this turned around so I can go back to work! I haven't been able to work in 4 months and the monotony is definitely getting to me!!! Thanks for being here and I look forward to future communication.

Thanks Molly for sharing a little about youself it is much apprciated. Yes I look forward to communicating with you also. Again welcome to the group. HUGS River