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Sleep. Why do you elude me? Anyone else up?

User Profile: DakotaRaven
DakotaRaven September 14th, 2025

I was pretty much fine, all day. Until it was time for bed. Which is late for most people, early for me. 2am. I went upstairs, got into bed, and my heart was beating fast, then seemed to slow to... too slow. I started to feel a shaky feeling inside. Looked for a chat. A meditation. A friend still up. No dice. Put on some spa music. Fell asleep for a bit, then woke with that same heart racing, jittery, trembly feeling. I have had night terrors, and general sleep issues going back to childhood. Its almost to the point, I fear leaving the house, though its where abuse happened but suffocates me too. I also fear going to sleep for the same reason I fear most things, like drugs, alcohol: I am afraid of that moment you are no longer in control of your mind/body.

For history: cptsd, bpd, did, trauma. Abandonment is a recurring theme in my life and unhinges me. I wasn't raised by my parents, but in the last 4 years I have had 3 tragic deaths in the family to suicide, an abusive relationship that ended (i realize this should be a good thing but he was also my only support and left), lost the woman who did raise me, my only child, and a new relationship with a classmate ghosted me.

When I was involved with the classmate, I was in a freeze state, with dissociation and dp/dr so constant that the did was leading to uncovering the presence of other alters. The abandonment and ghosting of my 2 main supports lead to worsening of the DID. Ive been experiencing switching for the first time and the alters...being known for the 1st time. Its a horrible, anxiety provoking experiencing that I isolate even more than I am, and feel out of control of... everything.

I hate to say it but the baby is the worst. She doesn't have the ability to speak at all. She communicates in images and feelings, so thoughts are no longer in words. Which is primarily anxiety, fear, such sadness at having no one. She is very difficult to comfort. The feeling of co consciousness is still so very taxing on my mind and body. I understand this isn't a standard situation so you don't have to understand, if you could just drop a word or two to comfort, I'd appreciate it. The movies the adventures of Winnie the pooh is a great comfort and drop dead Fred. What about you?

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 September 14th, 2025

@DakotaRaven

Thanks for your honesty.

I appreciate you reaching out and being vulnerable.

I struggle to sleep and switch my mind off because my days are so busy and even though physically I'm tired, I cannot switch off, running through all the tasks that I need to complete the next day.

Music is my go to.

Or reruns of Law and Order .

💕💜

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User Profile: DakotaRaven
DakotaRaven OP September 14th, 2025

Thank you for your response. I appreciate it. I hope you're able to get better rest soon.

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 September 16th, 2025

@DakotaRaven

Thank you kindly 💜💕

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User Profile: niceshyguy
niceshyguy September 14th, 2025

Thank you so much for posting this, I definitely feel your anxiety and all that you unfortunately had to experience.... It actually is very similar to what I went through and I struggle with alot... And no sleep

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User Profile: DakotaRaven
DakotaRaven OP September 14th, 2025

Thank you so much for your response. Although I don't wish these issues on anyone, that you share similar experiences is helpful in mutual understanding. Feel free to contact me here by message if you like. Ive been a long time member, but sometimes its not easy for me to navigate technology, especially here. It can be pretty overwhelming to think/navigate when dissociated.

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 September 14th, 2025

DID Can suck big time… I’ve heard stories. I’m here for you <3

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User Profile: DakotaRaven
DakotaRaven OP September 14th, 2025

Thank you, I appreciate the support and the response. <3

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User Profile: AReine
AReine September 15th, 2025

May Allah guide and help you Dakota 🥰

Never lose hope no matter what happens 💕

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User Profile: DakotaRaven
DakotaRaven OP September 17th, 2025

Thank you so much. <3

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User Profile: crimsonRaspberries1486
crimsonRaspberries1486 September 15th, 2025

@DakotaRaven

unfortunately yes and I have to try to be up all night  

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User Profile: DakotaRaven
DakotaRaven OP September 17th, 2025

I hope it went well, crimson.

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User Profile: yoni10
yoni10 September 15th, 2025

@DakotaRaven Hi, i am new here and although i cant quite relate to your situation, but i relate to the struggle. and i believe if we all keep on going forward the answers and healing will unfold with time. so stay strong, we are all in this together somehow. you are not alone :)

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User Profile: DakotaRaven
DakotaRaven OP September 21st, 2025

Thank you, Yoni. i believe that too, and i thank you for your kindness, and wish you the same. <3

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User Profile: JayNormous
JayNormous September 15th, 2025

still up, still at work 😒. won't see sunlight until 7am.

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User Profile: JayNormous
JayNormous September 15th, 2025

you're not alone. 🤗

User Profile: DakotaRaven
DakotaRaven OP September 17th, 2025

I'm sorry. Im familiar with days... or nights, like that. Hope it went well.

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User Profile: crimsonTriangle1374
crimsonTriangle1374 September 15th, 2025

Yeah, why are we all awake? 😂

User Profile: moonlightinnight
moonlightinnight September 16th, 2025

It must be really hard facing all these difficulties when you are tired... hug you🫂🫂🫂🫂💗💗💗

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User Profile: DakotaRaven
DakotaRaven OP September 17th, 2025

Thank you. Hugs back.

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User Profile: azurePlane1317
azurePlane1317 September 17th, 2025

@DakotaRaven

Has anyone tried these AI that generates a profile pic for your dating app (like this one: https://l.artics-us.com/truelove)???

They claim to generate natural-looking photos while still keeping your real face.

I don’t really like going out much, so if it’s actually at the quality shown on their website, I feel like it’s worth trying it.

Curious if this is actually real or just hype.

※I tried with GPT and Gemini, but the quality wasn’t as good as theirs. Maybe they’re using some specific tech?


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User Profile: DakotaRaven
DakotaRaven OP September 21st, 2025

Use snap chat. They have ai photos that look exactly like you.

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