You know, I'm not a stranger to long term battles...it's been going on for me for most all of my life and I'll consider sharing a little bit if you think it'd help you feel less alone.
I can say that I wouldn't recommend sleeping pills (as I presume that is what you meant by "sleeping tables" in a previous post)...there really aren't any safe ones if you are dealing with stuff like this.
Outside some chamomile, lavender, lemongrass and "maybe" a few other mild herbs you should be VERY aware of what you use to sleep and AVOID anticholinergic drugs (benadryl, nyquil, zzquil, etc.). I'm not going to go in depth publicly about "why" but I'm willing to private message you and I think you'll be reasonably convinced that it may be exacerbating the issue. That seems like a good starting place if you still use them.
I get that low sleep vs nightmares is a tough choice but there's a lot to be said and this is just one small element of "life" that I'm battling through. In fact, I stayed up WELL past when I intended so I'll have to stop.
Just something to consider.
I can say that I wouldn't recommend sleeping pills (as I presume that is what you meant by "sleeping tables" in a previous post)...there really aren't any safe ones if you are dealing with stuff like this.
Outside some chamomile, lavender, lemongrass and "maybe" a few other mild herbs you should be VERY aware of what you use to sleep and AVOID anticholinergic drugs (benadryl, nyquil, zzquil, etc.). I'm not going to go in depth publicly about "why" but I'm willing to private message you and I think you'll be reasonably convinced that it may be exacerbating the issue. That seems like a good starting place if you still use them.
I get that low sleep vs nightmares is a tough choice but there's a lot to be said and this is just one small element of "life" that I'm battling through. In fact, I stayed up WELL past when I intended so I'll have to stop.
Just something to consider.
Jesus created the herbs that are sometimes necessary for the fallen imperfect body.
I had some traumatic experiences this past week or so. It's hard to fall asleep with important things on the mind. Rather than seeking some so called expert's help in the mental "health" field to Rx a dangerous sleeping drug and antidepressant, I chose something that many of them would mock .
I let the Holy Spirit bring comfort through His Word, fix my mind upon the blessings of the Father and buy a box of tea bags that contains what Jesus made. For $2 there's almost three weeks of tea like Mom made me when I went through childhood traumatic events and could not sleep well. It was safe enough then without a doctor's Rx and likewise now. There are a list of herbs that I want to grow in my raised bed garden for culinary and personal health. I only say all this to attest to the personal efficaciousness of God's solutions as opposed to the problems man's so called "cures" cause with the century plus of "great achievements of medical science." I know you are very aware of God's solutions. Perhaps others will read this and be blessed by your recommendation.
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