Trouble staying asleep

[lyerhc]

After all the stress I have been having my grandma died on Saturday night she was the most important person in the world to me and the only people I have left is my mom and dad and they live 2 1/2 hours away and are not all that supportive, her death dosen't seem real and I just wake up in a complete panic and can't go back to sleep?  It was hard enough before but know its impossible any suggestions?

[Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D.]

Your sleep will improve as you cope with your loss. In the mean time, access your social support systems and recognize that grief and short-term insomnia are a normal, natural consequence of a loss. If you continue to have problems with stress and coping, contact your primary care doctor for a short-term prescription to help your anxiety and insomnia. In the mean time, review the 10 key sleep tips I posted on 12/16.

Dr. Gregg D. Jacobs
www.cbtforinsomnia.com

[trish934]

Darling i understand my granny had past away a week earlier. I know it so hard to come to terms with that reality. she was one my very best role model. However i think Dr.Gregg D. Jacobs advice is vital and i really think now is the best time to have a girlfriend or friends close by. try your parents again too!! remember there shaken as well they'll come around. For me, i was in a state of shock and my body was trying to cope with the emotions. i told my friends at college and they showed support and encouragement, especial since it happen right between finals. I didn't really have my parent's comfort because my dad was quite devastated( was his mom) but, my sis was here for a while too. If taking medication ensure its the one on target for your symptoms.
Hope my little nugget helped because i know its only time that will heal you sweety.