Hi AubernGirl,

I wonder how prevalent insomnia is among PTSD sufferers. Mine stems from being hypervigilant as a child - so a L - O - N - G time suffering through the seemingly impossible and frustrating "midnight hours".

Rx might work for a day or two but then am a zombie suffering from insomnia. I've found, as have some of our other cohorts, that nighttime practices greatly increases the chances of a deep and restful slumber. To add to their list, no TV passed 7PM - that's right and never TV in your bedroom. Treat your bedroom like a sactuary of sleep; to be honored & respected. One of the best rituals I practiced was using the Ayrvedic practice of self-massage with an oil suitable to my body type (Vata, Pitta or Kapha or a combination of two).

It is great to share these things because it reminds me of successes I've experienced in the past; gives me the ability to share my own experiences - benefiting from giving to others; not-to-mention giving me a pretty good baseline for establishing just how PTSD manifests in our lives and not feeling so confused about it.

I guess that finding a way to honor ourselves; our gifts, sensitivies and limitations is a beautiful way to find peace in our lives.

Many blessings,

CS