Is this STUPID or is it just me?!?!?!

[Ilovemyarmyscout]

Okay I was talking to Michael today...and he knows that Im having a very hard time sleeping and eating...Well Last night I was trying to sleep but couldnt soo I texted him and he answered right back and that was odd because I never txt him while he needs to be sleeping and getting ready for the next day...But something told me I should....anyways...I dreamt that a Hum-V flipped and he was in it...and he was like baby thats not going to happen im not around them alot....Then he was like you watch wayyy to much Army Wives and I was like no I dont...He was like baby you need to stop believeing everything you see or hear...I guess hes right...Im playing whats the worse possible thing that can happen game in my head and by myself no less!!...Sometimes I find myself talking about it in my head...But is it just me or am I just being stupid and over reacting??

[Fidzy]

You need to do whatever it takes to get your mind off the deployment, be it an extra hobby, working out, working more, volunteering...anything. That's the only advice I can really give.

[Ilovemyarmyscout]

Yeah...Its just hard now with it just around the corner

[Fidzy]

Oohh so the deployment is coming up. Yeah, that's the worst time, for real. But the good news is it will pass.

[Ilovemyarmyscout]

Yeah Hes leaving in April....Im sooo just UUGGHHH

[LoveKiss]

I had lot of unpleasant dreams in the early days of deployment 2. I can't think of anything I did to make them go away. They just sorta stopped. Maybe you could use a creative outlet to get your thoughts and feelings out. Painting? Writing? Music? Drawing? Have you tried guided meditation before bed to clear your mind? That may be a good option.

[Ilovemyarmyscout]

I might need to try that.....idk why im always stress sometimes it really get outta hand....

[withyounear]

:: i'm sorry.. sometimes i found the only way i could sleep was with background noise. I don't really like waking up to the tv being on but sometimes it is the only way I could distract my thoughts long enough to sleep. It does get easier.

[Kris]

You are not overreacting but I do think you need to think positive and to find an outlet for your stress, if not you are going to drive yourself crazy with worry.

Working out (long runs, lifting weights ect) might help you with this, as it will wear your body out to the point that you sleep as well as give you something to work your frustration out on!

[louisa85]

Originally Posted by Kris You are not overreacting but I do think you need to think positive and to find an outlet for your stress, if not you are going to drive yourself crazy with worry. Working out (long runs, lifting weights ect) might help you with this, as it will wear your body out to the point that you sleep as well as give you something to work your frustration out on!

Working out makes sleep come a lot faster on mopey nights. Not to mention that he'll be pleasantly surprised about your bod when he gets home!