gosh em, if sleep is an indicator of failure as a mummy, i am still getting a big fat F & DS is 2!!

you're not a failure & i have to say that i do remember some nightmares around the 6 month mark - i found that we had to change the way we were getting DS to sleep. his day sleeps also changed around then & did improve around the 7 month mark (until the next change of course!).

and feeling like you're struggling some days is perfectly normal (IMO), even without the addition of having to deal with PND. i have stomped around the house, banged doors, jumped up & down, cried & yelled!!

is there any chance of a different counsellor? or some help at home to give you a chance to rest?

in the meantime, sending some your way.