Trouble sleeping

I have such a difficult time of sleeping. I'm autistic and I suffer with anxiety as well, also grief after losing my sister in 2015. At some point over time I began having difficulty with sleeping. It might have been before 2015 but I noticed it most after Alice died, and since then my stresses have gotten worse what with every day life stuff going on. My stress has been a lot worse again of late, I tried working again, it didn't go well and I feel like that's set me back some what.

I've always had issues with sleeping, as a child I was infuriating my mum said because I wouldn't go to bed because I was never tired and then I woke several times every night. This continued well in to late childhood and even in to my teens. I sleep, then wake, and then sleep again, and then wake up. That has been my night routine for years. On the surface it doesn't sound much of a problem but overall it's affecting me badly - my immune system is bad now, I'm always tired, body aches and I get so much anxiety it's hard to get through the day with it.

I don't know what I'm hoping for writing this. Maybe just to know it isn't only me like this? Or some help? I don't know. Sorry, this isn't a good first post.

Parents
  • It isn't just you who suffers this way! Believe me on that!

    If I were you I would have a chat with your GP, he/she may be able to suggest some helpful tips on what might help you get a good nights sleep.

    As you can see, we're not allowed to give medical advice unfortunately.

    Hope things improve for you!

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  • It isn't just you who suffers this way! Believe me on that!

    If I were you I would have a chat with your GP, he/she may be able to suggest some helpful tips on what might help you get a good nights sleep.

    As you can see, we're not allowed to give medical advice unfortunately.

    Hope things improve for you!

Children
  • Thanks Berrybuny. I'm sorry so many of us struggle with sleeping but its comforting to know I'm not the only one. I'll be going back to my GP soon. I had another rubbish night last night.