ptsd related nightmares etc, particularly this time of year. wife died 16th december 2003.
her death triggered other issues related to military service etc that until then hadnt been known to be a problem. i am about to go and try to get some sleep having been up until 4 am and up again at 7. been like that most of xmas.
hot soaks in bath before bedtime with lavender infusions help at times. i try and avoid alcohol and medical chemical interventions where i can. but sometimes it becomes necessary.
the problem is much better than it was at one stage thanks to combat stress a military charity, i was directed to them by h4h as there was an 18 month waiting list for nhs support.