I went to the doctor after my H dropped the bomb, because I could neither eat or sleep. I then got a product called Atarax, which is for anxiety and unrest, it is not addictive. I take it at night to sleep, and it works.
After a while when I was on return visits and my stress level and anxiety were still so high, the doctor thought that I should try AD (Sertraline). I did not dare at first, and waited another two months. Then I felt I probably needed all the help I could get to cope with my Sitch so now I take the medicine, but at a slightly lower dose. I do not feel weird or different. My negative dips is not as deep anymore.
I still take Atarax also, when I feel I'm very anxious or when I have trouble sleeping.
I really think you should contact a doctor. Being able to eat and sleep is very important to be able to heal after a crisis response.
Take care of yourself.
Niki
Please excuse my english, it's not my native language
Me 48 H 49 M 14 years T 20 years S 19, S 11 Bomb July 10 filed aug 10