04-01-2026 10:12 PM
04-01-2026 10:12 PM
Hi,
Is anyone available to support me tonight. I'm having trouble sleeping due to intrusive voices and back pain Thanks
from cat34
04-01-2026 10:16 PM
04-01-2026 10:16 PM
Hello @Cat34, I'm around. Would it help to have a chat about what's going on or maybe a distraction chat?
We are here for you ☺️
04-01-2026 10:21 PM
04-01-2026 10:21 PM
Hi Dreamy,
A distraction chat may help. The voices are hard to manage at night in particular, and chatting may help me to distract for now.
I took my night meds some time ago.
from cat34
04-01-2026 10:27 PM
04-01-2026 10:27 PM
04-01-2026 10:32 PM
04-01-2026 10:32 PM
hi @Cat34
Good on you for being brave and reaching out, intrusive thoughts and back pain can make it super hard to sleep 😞
I am sure there will be support for you here, people often have great ideas to share.
I am wondering if a heat pack - like a wheat bag for the back, and something soothing to listen to.
If you want to call and talk to someone for a bit of additional connection, there are a few numbers on the forum pages, or I can share them with you.
Mindee
04-01-2026 10:34 PM
04-01-2026 10:34 PM
Thanks Mindee
from cat34
04-01-2026 10:40 PM
04-01-2026 10:40 PM
@Cat34 i hear you.
Did you get up to much today? I had a really lazy day and spent it in bed with my puppy.
05-01-2026 12:55 AM
05-01-2026 12:55 AM
Hello I have trouble with sleep of a night as well I keep the tv on for background noise helps a little
05-01-2026 01:16 AM
05-01-2026 01:16 AM
Hello @Nw, it can be frustrating not being able to sleep. I'm glad that having the TV on for background noise helps a little for you.
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