Re: Feel like I am going crazy

[Guest guest]

Sue, Grief and fear will keep us awake many times, even when we should be finding our way out of

it. Calling your doctor is a smart move, and he/she should give you something for short term sleep

aid. And, if you are not taking an antidepressant as a regular thing for your autoimmune problems,

you should be. Especially, as stress plays a big part in our disease, and lack of sleep feeds into

clinical depression. Keep us posted on how you are doing, honey. Loving hugs, MM

[Guest guest]

Sue, Grief and fear will keep us awake many times, even when we should be finding our way out of

it. Calling your doctor is a smart move, and he/she should give you something for short term sleep

aid. And, if you are not taking an antidepressant as a regular thing for your autoimmune problems,

you should be. Especially, as stress plays a big part in our disease, and lack of sleep feeds into

clinical depression. Keep us posted on how you are doing, honey. Loving hugs, MM

[Guest guest]

Sue, Grief and fear will keep us awake many times, even when we should be finding our way out of

it. Calling your doctor is a smart move, and he/she should give you something for short term sleep

aid. And, if you are not taking an antidepressant as a regular thing for your autoimmune problems,

you should be. Especially, as stress plays a big part in our disease, and lack of sleep feeds into

clinical depression. Keep us posted on how you are doing, honey. Loving hugs, MM

[Guest guest]

Sue I am

so sorry for how you are feeling.

I can so totally understand what you must be going through. I fell apart when my sister died and I

didn’t sleep for days. I was a

mess. I think it is a good idea to

talk to your doctor and get some help.

It is so important for you to get your rest at this time and especially

with the help problems you have.

You might need to take something for a while to help you relax and

sleep. I will definitely keep you

in my prayers. I wish I could do

more for you. I remember how hard

it was. I do have a breathing

technique I use at times that helps me relax that a doctor taught me. If you want to try it it is really easy. Just lay down in a comfortable position

and try to relax as much as you can.

Try to clear your mind and then take a long deep breath through your

nose and then slowly breath out through your mouth. Keep doing this until you feel your body beginning to

relax. I really think that relaxation

techniques are important with this awful illness we have. I am trying to find more ways to help

when I am having a tough time. I

know with time things will begin to get better for you. Remember how I told you experiencing a

death is like getting hit by a train but all the pain and injury is on the

inside. Well if we were really

injured it would take a few days to weeks of intense pain to begin the healing

but slowly over time it would begin to feel better and every day would get a

little better as the injuries healed.

I think it is the same way with dealing with these kind of experiences

it’s just the pain is different and is more emotional pain and internal

pain. Give yourself plenty of time

to heal and realize that you really need it! Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do for

you! You will be in my thoughts

and prayers. ((((((Lots of hugs of

comfort and peace for you!!))))))))

Carol

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From: sisterst57

Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 8:35

PM

To: LUPIES

Subject: Feel like I am

going crazy

Please pray for me...I have been a nervous wreck all week

long ..ever since the death of my daughters room mate who killed

herself last Sunday. I have been so depressed and have only slept

one night since this has happened...just cat napped off and on ...it

was after 7 am today and yesterday before I could even fall asleep.

This lupus attacks my nerves the most it seems and often

I am so

much more nervous about things that what I used to be...but this is

one time when I just can't seem to relax. I am going to call my

doctor in the morning if I can't sleep again tonight...I just can't

relax and the pain meds aren't even helping me. Please pray that I

will get a much needed rest tonight!! Sue

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

Gosh ....I'm sorry you are still so upset about your daughters room mates suicide....I'm really concerned about you ! Are you taking any antidepressants? Call your doctor tomorrow, and if you are not ....maybe he will prescribe some for you, It may be that you need to see a phychiatrist to help you get over this tragedy!

Do you have any idea why this is bothering you so much? You may need just one visit to help you understand why you are obsessing over this......is it because you think this may happen to your daughters?

You need to get some help now!.....We can be here for you and pray for you, ....but you need to find out why this is bothering you so much,and find some ways to deal with it and get on with your life.

Of course I will pray for you ....and send you all the good vibes I can muster.....try to Meditate.....and try some visualization excercises.

I have a safe room in my mind that I go to when I am feeling overwhelmed.

I am going to send you a poem that I wrote about my safe room. Maybe it will help you .I will send it in another Email .....it is called `SEPTEMBER'S ROOM'

lOVE AND PEACE,

C.

Feel like I am going crazy

Please pray for me...I have been a nervous wreck all week long ..ever since the death of my daughters room mate who killed herself last Sunday. I have been so depressed and have only slept one night since this has happened...just cat napped off and on ...it was after 7 am today and yesterday before I could even fall asleep. This lupus attacks my nerves the most it seems and often I am so much more nervous about things that what I used to be...but this is one time when I just can't seem to relax. I am going to call my doctor in the morning if I can't sleep again tonight...I just can't relax and the pain meds aren't even helping me. Please pray that I will get a much needed rest tonight!! Sue"The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/lupies

[Guest guest]

Sue I am so sorry that you are going through all of this sweetie I just wish there is something I can do to help you out. But I know there is nothing I can do execpt to pray for you sweetie. I agree with everyone else call your dr. You will be in my prayers and thougths.

Love Kimi

[Guest guest]

Sue I am so sorry that you are going through all of this sweetie I just wish there is something I can do to help you out. But I know there is nothing I can do execpt to pray for you sweetie. I agree with everyone else call your dr. You will be in my prayers and thougths.

Love Kimi

[Guest guest]

Sue, Good girl! Let us know how you are progressing. Love you, MM

[Guest guest]

Sometimes when I feel like I'm really going crazy, I try to keep

life as simple as possible by only doing " the next right thing " . One

step at a time. Take it down to- just the next right thing. I also

need to tkae sioemthing for anxiety, I take Xanax and it helps take

the edge of, so I don't feel so insane. Luv, Robyn

> Please pray for me...I have been a nervous wreck all week

> long ..ever since the death of my daughters room mate who killed

> herself last Sunday. I have been so depressed and have only slept

> one night since this has happened...just cat napped off and

on ...it

> was after 7 am today and yesterday before I could even fall

asleep.

> This lupus attacks my nerves the most it seems and often I am

so

> much more nervous about things that what I used to be...but this

is

> one time when I just can't seem to relax. I am going to call my

> doctor in the morning if I can't sleep again tonight...I just

can't

> relax and the pain meds aren't even helping me. Please pray that I

> will get a much needed rest tonight!! Sue

[Guest guest]

Sometimes when I feel like I'm really going crazy, I try to keep

life as simple as possible by only doing " the next right thing " . One

step at a time. Take it down to- just the next right thing. I also

need to tkae sioemthing for anxiety, I take Xanax and it helps take

the edge of, so I don't feel so insane. Luv, Robyn

> Please pray for me...I have been a nervous wreck all week

> long ..ever since the death of my daughters room mate who killed

> herself last Sunday. I have been so depressed and have only slept

> one night since this has happened...just cat napped off and

on ...it

> was after 7 am today and yesterday before I could even fall

asleep.

> This lupus attacks my nerves the most it seems and often I am

so

> much more nervous about things that what I used to be...but this

is

> one time when I just can't seem to relax. I am going to call my

> doctor in the morning if I can't sleep again tonight...I just

can't

> relax and the pain meds aren't even helping me. Please pray that I

> will get a much needed rest tonight!! Sue

[Guest guest]

Sometimes when I feel like I'm really going crazy, I try to keep

life as simple as possible by only doing " the next right thing " . One

step at a time. Take it down to- just the next right thing. I also

need to tkae sioemthing for anxiety, I take Xanax and it helps take

the edge of, so I don't feel so insane. Luv, Robyn

> Please pray for me...I have been a nervous wreck all week

> long ..ever since the death of my daughters room mate who killed

> herself last Sunday. I have been so depressed and have only slept

> one night since this has happened...just cat napped off and

on ...it

> was after 7 am today and yesterday before I could even fall

asleep.

> This lupus attacks my nerves the most it seems and often I am

so

> much more nervous about things that what I used to be...but this

is

> one time when I just can't seem to relax. I am going to call my

> doctor in the morning if I can't sleep again tonight...I just

can't

> relax and the pain meds aren't even helping me. Please pray that I

> will get a much needed rest tonight!! Sue

[Guest guest]

Sue, I am so glad that you got some sleep! It's okay to get help at times like this. We all have them and what you just went through was very traumatic. I hope that you find some peace soon.

a C

Hi MM! Thanks you for your post. I have hated the thought of taking more medicine but I now know that it is needed. Every little thing upsets me so much..I could feel myself going into a panic attack last night. I knew you all were praying for me because I suddenly got tired enough to sleep..actually slept until 8:30 this morning. You all have added so much to my life. No matter what I am going through I k now you all care!!((((((((((hug))))))))))))) I am calling my doctor now....

Love from---->

[Guest guest]

Oh believe me Sue, I know what a good nights sleep does for us! I didn't realize until they put me on Ambien that I hadn't had a REAL night of sleep my whole life. I only take half a pill and it has worked for two years now. I just thought that everybody woke up eight to ten times a night and lots of times never slept at all during stressful times. I am glad you have found some relief!

a

Thank you a!! I want to tell everyone t hat my doctor gave me .25 mg of xanax to take at night..just gave me a weeks worth. I slept so good last night...also woke up today not feeling so sore all over like I usually do. I am going to have to have something like this I think...I just feel so good now! Thank you all for praying for me!!!((((((((Hug))))))))0?

[Guest guest]

Oh believe me Sue, I know what a good nights sleep does for us! I didn't realize until they put me on Ambien that I hadn't had a REAL night of sleep my whole life. I only take half a pill and it has worked for two years now. I just thought that everybody woke up eight to ten times a night and lots of times never slept at all during stressful times. I am glad you have found some relief!

a

Thank you a!! I want to tell everyone t hat my doctor gave me .25 mg of xanax to take at night..just gave me a weeks worth. I slept so good last night...also woke up today not feeling so sore all over like I usually do. I am going to have to have something like this I think...I just feel so good now! Thank you all for praying for me!!!((((((((Hug))))))))0?

[Guest guest]

Oh believe me Sue, I know what a good nights sleep does for us! I didn't realize until they put me on Ambien that I hadn't had a REAL night of sleep my whole life. I only take half a pill and it has worked for two years now. I just thought that everybody woke up eight to ten times a night and lots of times never slept at all during stressful times. I am glad you have found some relief!

a

Thank you a!! I want to tell everyone t hat my doctor gave me .25 mg of xanax to take at night..just gave me a weeks worth. I slept so good last night...also woke up today not feeling so sore all over like I usually do. I am going to have to have something like this I think...I just feel so good now! Thank you all for praying for me!!!((((((((Hug))))))))0?