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MissingPiece888
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Sleep anxiety
Anxiety Support / by MissingPiece888
Last post
 January 9th, 2023
...See more I was diagnosed with anxiety induced insomnia nearly two years ago. I'm mostly able to keep it in check with a mix of exercise, knowing what to, and what not to, eat and drink before bed, keeping a strict bedtime routine, and taking trazodone. I also have a Lorazapam RX if we go 3 nights with no sleep. However, I had to put my oldest dog to sleep Monday. This is the first pet of my own as an adult that I've had this happen with, and I am not dealing with the loss very well. My doctor has okayed me to take Lorazapam for several nights, however I know I need to get back to my normal schedule. But my anxiety is so high right now - I'm scared that I won't be able to sleep without the Lorazapam, and rationally I understand that is my anxiety talking, but I can't seem to get my head straight. Has anyone dealt with something like this?
My dog passed away
35 & Over Community / by MissingPiece888
Last post
 January 15th, 2023
...See more I had to say goodbye to my oldest dog on Monday. He was also my first pet as an adult. He was with me through divorce, living alone, family problems, falling back in love, getting married... so much. He was there for everything for almost 14 years. And no he's just gone. It happened so fast. Despite skin allergies and a heart murmur, he was always really healthy. Until right before Thanksgiving. I had him into work ( I work in a clinic) several times, and then he seemed to get better. He gave us the holidays. Right after Christmas, he seemed ouchy, which he sometimes was. We gave him pain meds and couldn't tell if he was so doped up from the meds or something else. On New Year's Eve, I realized his stomach was distended. On New Year's Day we took him to the emergency clinic. They did bloodwork and urine testing and an x-ray. On Monday, we took him to the other clinic for an ultrasound. And they told us he had cancer and was dying. And we had to say goodbye. I am so devastated. It hurts so much. It happened so fast. I've just been sitting at home crying. I just don't know what to do. I just look at pictures of him and cry and miss him. How can I move on?
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