Very bad anxiety nite

Gene,

I am sorry to read you had a bad anxiety night.  If you have not done so yet start journaling regularly to help you reduce anxiety and pinpoint some of its causes.

There is no wrong way to journal; simply releasing your thoughts on paper can help.  For added benefit, try writing about stresses and concerns and work through the worst scenario that can happen.  Then write down how you would handle the worst outcome.  When the event passes, return and write about events as they really occurred and what you did to overcome any problems. Often we fear things out of proportions to the actual threat or underestimate our potential and coping ability.

Try journaling your fear of not sleeping and being caught up in anxiety in the middle of the night.

Kindly,

Kitt

 

Interesting... I had panic attack yesterday night as well, I went to chat room and found somebody to talk for couple of minutes, maybe you should do this as well. Usually, when I feel bad at night, I go to my computer, checking anxiety relaxation techniques on Google or Youtube. I bookmark for future references something what I find useful. Hope this helps, post us how you feel.

This has been happening to me too..the racing heartbeats, shallow breathing, I try to sleep but my body and mind just won't relax. I had my doctor order my some Lunesta to help me sleep since nothing else is working, and I mean NOTHING. I tried the melatonin, unisom, deep breathing exercises and still wide awake and panicky!! I swear it is peri-menopause that is making my anxiety worse.