fullofregret Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'm really struggling this evening, can't stop crying, thinking about everything, and can't sleep. Last contact was 6pm, and really am determined to not initiate contact. A good male friend came round this evening, who listened to me howl, listened to whole sorry story (earlier thread) gave constructive advice and his opinion. I go out, I go to work, I have a good life, I see friends and family, I keep busy etc, but I can't shake the feeling that ending things in 2007 was biggest mistake of my life. Seems to have hit me this evening, and I can't wind down even though this is 5 months down the line, feel humiliated, rejected, and sick. How do you deal with nights like these? Link to comment
NeverGoingBack Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I wouldn't drink. Watch a movie that makes you feel good. How did the relationship end and where is he now? Link to comment
hopelessincan Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Ok. I was being half serious. Call friends, this site. try and get focussed on something. I cant really talk, because it has taken me a few weeks to get motivated to do anything. I've started to clean my house inside and out from top to bottom. Its sort of helping. Link to comment
fullofregret Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 1Hopelessincan- I don't drink alcohol, am 35 and have never been drunk, and I've cleaned and ironed myself out!!! I'm doing the rest.. this site is godsend, least I know I'm not alone.... NeverGoingBack - this is my earlier thread that will answer your question... interested if you have an opinion! x Link to comment
hopelessincan Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I was just kidding. And good for you Not a good way to cope! Especially since its already a depressant. Link to comment
wicked6018 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 yeah, don't drink. like earlier comments have said, it will depress you more. take a benadryll to help you sleep. it really works. so, you are feeling this way even though the break up was in 2007? i really feel for you Link to comment
fullofregret Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Wicked - theres a long story attached (isn't there always?!) explains whole sorry saga Thanks, I'm lapping up any sympathy along with opinions x Link to comment
Bella4 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Hello. It's nearly been a month since my ex of 3 years left me, I had the worst nights for the first 2 weeks. I woke up every morning at 5am and couldn't get back to sleep, it's like my mind kept waking me up because I had so much to think about. I also had 3 nights in a row where i'd fall asleep then suddenly jump out of bed and run to my door half asleep, but then i'd realise and go back to bed. It really wasn't a good two weeks, infact the worst time of my life. Stress does funny things to our sleep. I eventually started staying awake really late, until 2am some nights.. eventually I started to sleep properly again as the restless nights caught up on me, now I'm sleeping in until about 11am (which is good).. There isn't a cure, you can't stop your mind waking you up or keeping you awake - I think it's something you're just going to have to ride out. It'll stop eventually. Just look after yourself, make sure you're eating properly. Don't let your health suffer. (Hell, I didn't eat for the first two weeks..it wasnt good) Focus on feeling happy, see friends, and family... talk and talk and talk until you're all talked out. Talking is good for healing - maybe it'll calm down all the thoughts in your mind. I hope I helped a little - even just the comfort of knowing you're not the only one who's been through or going through this. x Link to comment
fullofregret Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Thanks Bella, you have helped, I wish I's found this site earlier because I've bottled things up for so long and made myself ill the process. I'm going to have a look at your threads... thanks again, everyone has been really cool xx Link to comment
Bella4 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Thanks Bella, you have helped, I wish I's found this site earlier because I've bottled things up for so long and made myself ill the process. I'm going to have a look at your threads... thanks again, everyone has been really cool xx Ahh I'm so pleased I can help - another thing, I found this forum ESPECIALLY helpful, I'm going through a very bad time in my life, and helping others such as yourself makes me feel good. Never bottle things up - its ruins people. Infact my ex bottled things, which is why he left me. I plan on sticking around ENA forums until I'm happy in life again, maybe i'll always stay here to help others. Try to get yourself happy, or atleast healthy physically and mentally. I made the mistake of making myself ill too - but it happens, we grieve.You can only deal with your situation in your own way. x Link to comment
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