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UberRuminator July 17th, 2021
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I am 63 and have dealt with more trauma over the last few years than I would like.

Three years ago, I found one parent dead on the floor. I took in the other parent who could not live alone. I cared for that parent until they died in 2020. One month later, I had a heart attack.

Add to that I am the executor of my parent’s estate; which results in a considerable amount of stress.

I believe I have anxiety, depression and PTSD. They manifested themselves in chronic insomnia which started right after the heart attack.

Due to all of this, it has been exactly one year since I have been able to work.

I guess my main reason for coming here is that I hope to get some help with my sleep.

Thanks for reading.

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amiablePeace77 July 18th, 2021
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@UberRuminator

I am so sorry for your losses. It must have been so rough what you have been through with your parents and dealing with your own health challenges heart Sorry that all of this lead to chronic insomnia and not being able to work. I hope that this will not lead to further financial challenges and you can take the time to focus on your health. Glad that you joined 7cups, I hope you will find the support you're looking for. Have you already checked our
trauma support? https://www.7cups.com/home/trauma/ and
self help guides? https://www.7cups.com/supportGuides/selfHelpGuides.php
https://www.7cups.com/sleeping-well/


UberRuminator OP July 18th, 2021
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@amiablePeace77 Thanks for the reply. I am still feeling my way around and finding it difficult to navigate. I did not know about the resources you mentioned. I will certainly give them a look. The system keeps steering me toward a Sharing Circle, but I can’t figure out what it is. I’m guessing it’s where people vent while others listen? Anyway, I appreciate your reply.

amiablePeace77 July 22nd, 2021
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@UberRuminator

There's a lot of information on the site but I hope with time you will get used to the various places on 7cups. In the meantime please reach out to ask. 💙

The sharing circles are guided support session for members to safely vent and share in a queue-based setting. To join the Sharing Circle Room, please go to the Group Support Room List here & click on Sharing Circle Room to join in! Here are a few information on it: Schedule I Participation Guidelines.

This link will give you detailed information about joining the rooms https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/BadgesRequiredtoUnlockSupportRooms_213011/

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