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I'm so tired, exhausted in fact, and still have problems, getting off to sleep, or if I do, I only sleep for an hour or two before waking up.------------ I cry at the slightest thing, not like me, and have no interest in anything. Anyone expereinced these feelings. Help please

Kath your probably feeling weepy because of the lack of sleep, I would go and have a chat with your doctor. Hope you get sorted soon, nothing worse than not sleeping properly. Heather x

I don't wish to make light of your troubles but apparently today is Blue Monday, - the gloomiest day of the whole year for many people. This is worked out in regard to post-Christmas mood, debts and weather etc. ...... so it would seem you are not alone. On a personal note, only you will know if there is a worry or concern that is so filling your thoughts that sleep is a problem. I often wake up in the early hours thinking of all manner of things but I now don't TRY to go to sleep, I just let it happen. I don't have to go in to work each day, so it doesn't really matter if I'm a bit tired sometimes but I'm always up about 5 am each weekday. A general health check might be a good idea. Are you generally well and eating properly? Are you warm, comfortable and at ease with your home situation? All manner of things will influence your situation but I hope you can get things sorted and feel better soon. Gwyn

I understand how you feel Kath . Though lately i do sleep a bit better still wake 3 or 4 times a night. Think I have got used to it now. Presume it is my age. I hope you feel better soon I count the weeks to spring. Germaine x

Are you able to take any physical exercise, ...like going for a brisk walk, for example? Apparently this releases natural substances in the body which help towards feelings of well being. Gwyn

Hi Kath It sounds as you are depressed Take that first step and go to your doctor. He/she will discuss how you're feeling and how to make you feel better. Please dont dismiss any treatments your doctor offers without trying them. Antidepressants do work for many people, I was on Prozac and even though it takes a few weeks to work, the results were so subtle I hardly noticed the difference, it only occurred to me they were working when I realised I wasn't getting so upset over things, was sleeping better and coping with life in a more rational way. They enabled me to stop and think and rationalise with fears in my life (one point I was convinced Connie who was a baby was going to die...I had PND) A few months later under the doctors watchful eyes, I came off the tablets gradually and felt I could cope without them and I did. I went back on them in 2001 after my step mum died and 9/11,....and I found I was convincing myself a plane would be hijacked and be flown into the block of flats next to my home. Totally irrational, but I realised I needed help, went on the tablets for a few months and used techniques taught to me by a counsellor to replace negative thoughts with a positive. I almost went back on the tablets again a few weeks ago, due to stress which stemmed from Xmas, my dad being ill and due to go into hospital, and events on here. So far im managing without, and putting negative thoughts with positive ones once again. I now have a family holiday to look forward to, so whenever im down, I replace the thought with one of my holiday. So far its working I'm here if you ever want to talk Elaine x

Kath - it must be a comfort to know that Jan/Feb are the worst months for 'depression' and you are not alone. Sleep - wind down at night for a couple of hours before going to sleep. No coffee after mid day. Make sure you are cosy and warm in bed. Awake in the night, relax and read for half an hour. If necessary, take a mild calming tablet - get three nights' good sleep before knocking off the tabs. Sometimes, I'm just not tired enough to sleep! Or dozed during the day, which is fatal. Only you know if there are things troubling you, that surface in the night - as they do! zzzzzzzzzz

Thanks everyone for your kind words, its nice to know I'm not alone. Have had a tough few months, both daughters in hospital a few times in last year, althogh eldest latest 'visit' was to present us with our first grandchild, so that should make me very happy, and it did, but still get days when I could sit and cry.Youngest daughter also just come out of hospital, nothing serious, but still a worry. Also, was 50 a few months ago, and going through 'change', so that doesn't help. Job quite stressful too. Have tried today to make appointment to see GP, but no appointmetn until next Wednesday!! Might end up going down to emerg surgery Once again, thanks everyone, will keep you informed of what he/she suggests Kath