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I Can't Sleep When I Have Too Much On My Mind

I haven't slept properly in days, in lockdown with a family member in the next room who is awake almost 24/7 (video games, films etc) and I start my online exams in less than two weeks, they are pretty rude when I try to talk to them about it 👍️

I know the lockdown is important and people are experiencing worse, I am by no means trying to belittle anyone else's issues, I just needed a space to vent :(
Carissimi · 70-79, F
People are experiencing worse, but that doesn’t negate your own challenges. Sleep is extremely important to your immune system. Stress lowers our immunity, so this is no trivial matter.
Your relative is not a considerate person, and that is another stress for you to be with someone who gives no thought to your wellbeing. Do you have a garden where you could study? Do you have ear plugs, and can play a soothing sound off a phone app, to help you sleep? I’m sorry.
MissMoon · 26-30, F
@Carissimi Thanks for the kind words :) I am sorry to hear about your dental problems, hopefully, you are able to get to a dentist soon. They are all shut over here too :(
Carissimi · 70-79, F
I see you are in Scotland. Are you Scottish? I love Scotland. The people are so hospitable and friendly. @MissMoon
MissMoon · 26-30, F
@Carissimi Yes :) I am Scottish, but my mother's side of the family is from the US, I find Americans to be friendly too!
4meAndyou · F
I use ear plugs. The soft squishy orange ones are comfortable and reduce noise enough so that you can sleep. I am a light sleeper...and using these earplugs I can have TWO fans going at the same time in the bedroom, and when my neighbors set fire to our apartment building and the fire alarm goes off for an hour, I do not emerge deafened from the experience.
If their noises disturb you, tell them to use a headphone or better yet, you use those sound cancelling headphones.
@MissMoon I can understand...but it'll help you concentrate...🤗🤗👍

Best of luck, Moon 🍫😇
MissMoon · 26-30, F
@Vivaci Thanks! Just another month and the exams will be over :) hopefully we will see improvements with the virus by then too, even if just a little
@MissMoon Touch wood! 🌸😇
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
I feel for you. My meanest relative died about 15 years ago. I am alone and lonely living in one small room in a roominghouse. I can't even imagine what this situation would be like if my mother were still alive. I'd probably have to kill myself. For the details you can read my Featured story under my Profile.
Man that sucks... why not l, if youre going to bed and theyre being a cunt about it- you could cut off the electricity? Disable the Wi-Fi? Or if youre too nice to do that then you coupd buy them a set of headphones?
MissMoon · 26-30, F
@anotherplanet Sadly, it would annoy my parents if I cut off the wifi, I've kind of already been threatened to be kicked out for complaining and wanting to sleep on the couch 😅...even though we are on lockdown at the moment
Carazaa · F
God bless you! I will pray for your exams! I would do something nice for your family and then say you need it quiet all the time in return So you can study, and sleep🙂
Ok 😕 get sleep soon?? Is that your bro playing video games all night long?? 😂
MissMoon · 26-30, F
@SStarfish He watches movies all night, my parents don't really want to deal with it. I don't really get much of an opportunity to sleep sadly...but I do my best, I use wireless earphones to block out as much as possible haha 😅 so I get a few hours of sleep when I can
@MissMoon ok 😄😄☺️👍🏼

 
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