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Q: Cant Sleep/depression
asked by: nicnac01 on November 25th, 2007
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Hi,
ive had very bad depression ever since my best friend dad back in june of this year my only outlet is to write to him in my journal although i know he'll never read it obviously as hes dead but i find that it keeps me sane.

I also cant seem to get to sleep before 4am every-night and i need to be up early for work at around 10am every morning.

any advice on what to do without taking sleeping pills?
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TamB
replied on November 27th, 2007
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I've had the same problem with sleeping and depression (not same cause as you though).

Here are some tips I've found helped me through my sleepless depression:

-Warm glass of milk before bed.
-Stay away from TV, computer, or other sources of light where you have to stare into about 1-2 hours before bedtime. Read a book or magazine or listen to radio or something.
-Exercise, but Do NOT work out in the evening. Try working out in morning or afternoon. Also for your depression, working out will help you feel better in general and actually helps you sleep as well.
-Finish eating at least 1 hour before bedtime.

Hope it helps.
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Georgia59
replied on November 27th, 2007
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Seeing a therapist would help too, to deal with the depression.
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RejuveNATION
replied on November 28th, 2007
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I Can Only Tell You What Helped Me
Counsiling, Church, and started watching Joyce Meyer on TV. She shares experiences and how she had to let go, one of them you both went through. I bought the CD, Beauty for Ashes is good to hear. I also watch Sunday Morning Inspirational TV.. Joel Osteen, Charles Stanley, Creflow Dollar, Paula White, I took the positive views to push away the negative clouds that were pouring down on me. Look for the Positive.
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Georgia59
replied on November 28th, 2007
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Keeping yourself on a strict schedule will help as well. (Sleeping)
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