feelingverylow (original poster member #85981) posted at 1:33 PM on Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Been a minute at since I posted, but things are going generally okay. We are doing some couple sessions focused on how to communicate. Seems odd for a couple in their early 50s who have been married for 32 years, but this is a muscle we have never used in our marriage.
Wondering if other waywards have battled insomnia and/or nightmares (specifically about the infidelity). I do not think they are necessarily related other than when I wake from a nightmare and my cortisol is spiked making falling back asleep difficult. I am very reluctant to try any sleep aids other than magnesium and melatonin.
I find that I often think about the infidelity when I cannot sleep and this creates a vicious cycle and also probably triggers some nightmares when I finally get brief periods of sleep.
Looking for any suggestions as this is starting to take it's toll on both my physical and mental health.
[This message edited by feelingverylow at 1:33 PM, Sunday, April 12th]
Me - WH (53) BS (52) Married 31 years
LTA 2002 - 2006 DDay 09/07/2025
Trying to reconcile and grateful for every second I have this chance
