My boyfriend has upset me a couple of times in the past week due to his lack of being able to understand. I wonder how anyone can have a good relationship with this illness.
He's been giving me advice on my sleeping issues and when I told him I'd already tried what he suggested he said "no you havent". **sighs** after having this illness as long as I have had, I have tried so many things and hence are quite aware what helps and what does. To have him give me that response back when I tell him I've tried something already, rather then him "listen" to and "believe" me.. well its quite upsetting.
Its a common issue Ive had with boyfriends.. each time you get with someone new, they are convinced they can fix you and hence want you to try again all the things you've already tried. Why cant people JUST LISTEN rather then think they can fix things.
He also goes "Lots of people have sleep issues like you, all you have to do is go to sleep a little earlier each night" I guess you guys can see why I just wanted to scream at him for that comment.. He isnt listening.. I CANT SLEEP. I lay in bed for hrs and hrs and just cant get to sleep. My sleep issue is nothing to do with when i go to bed. Ive tried to fix my reverse sleep pattern in the past by getting up earlier and earlier each day but it didnt work (I just then started falling asleep during the day and are so tired and grumpy.. my body dont adjust to normal sleep cycle).
When I have managed to adjust it (after much trouble and months) to more normal time pattern.. it quickly reverts back to an almost reversed pattern as I lay in bed unable to sleep.
My melatonin lately isnt working at all
He's been giving me advice on my sleeping issues and when I told him I'd already tried what he suggested he said "no you havent". **sighs** after having this illness as long as I have had, I have tried so many things and hence are quite aware what helps and what does. To have him give me that response back when I tell him I've tried something already, rather then him "listen" to and "believe" me.. well its quite upsetting.
Its a common issue Ive had with boyfriends.. each time you get with someone new, they are convinced they can fix you and hence want you to try again all the things you've already tried. Why cant people JUST LISTEN rather then think they can fix things.
He also goes "Lots of people have sleep issues like you, all you have to do is go to sleep a little earlier each night" I guess you guys can see why I just wanted to scream at him for that comment.. He isnt listening.. I CANT SLEEP. I lay in bed for hrs and hrs and just cant get to sleep. My sleep issue is nothing to do with when i go to bed. Ive tried to fix my reverse sleep pattern in the past by getting up earlier and earlier each day but it didnt work (I just then started falling asleep during the day and are so tired and grumpy.. my body dont adjust to normal sleep cycle).
When I have managed to adjust it (after much trouble and months) to more normal time pattern.. it quickly reverts back to an almost reversed pattern as I lay in bed unable to sleep.
My melatonin lately isnt working at all