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Posted 12/8/2016 7:59 AM (GMT 0)
Laying in bed feeling anxious for no reason as always and cannot sleep what so ever, but I am tired. How the heck does that even work!?! Like I'm tired but my body is anxious and I just feel uncomfortable from the anxiety. Not an anxiety like im thinking or worried about something, my body is just anxious like not shakey, but I feel like I could have a panic attack at any given second.. just super anxious and nervous feeling. I guess kind of shakey but not really.. like I'm not ready to settle down and sleep even though it's 3am. I don't even know how to explain it. Anyway my question is how can you be tired and anxious and not able to sleep at the same time!!? But want to sleep and just can't! Anyone else feel this way? Afraid to go to sleep and wake up because my anxiety is so bad in the mornings and it's so bad that it upsets me horribly! Just wish I was normal.. I really just can't handle the anxiety lately..
Posted 12/8/2016 9:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sounds like classic insomnia which I know is a real pain as I also suffer with it.

I would suggest that if you can't get to sleep that you actually get up and out of bed and sit in a chair in your room and read for a while until you feel tired then go back to bed. If you lie in bed awake you train your brain that your bed is not for sleep so you have to break that cycle and the best way to do that is to get out of bed.

Hibee
Posted 12/8/2016 10:43 AM (GMT 0)
hi
we are not designed to be nocturnal so its horrible when everyone else is sleeping but not you.

If I cannot sleep I put ear buds in and listen to some meditation for insomnia or guided meditation for a good nights sleep.
some times I fall asleep instantly other times it takes longer, just pop your tablet under your pillow.

when your waking up with anxiety do some self care body preparation to assist with the day ahead.. I found things in the resource page and on you tube.

Good luck and I hope you get some let up soon

Thinking of you
Posted 12/8/2016 11:53 AM (GMT 0)
All the experts say to Stop using electronic devices like computers and smartphones at least two hours before bedtime. Your brain needs to wind down and these devices have the opposite effect.
Posted 12/8/2016 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
I go through the same thing often. I just lay in bed and check the clock now and then and tick off another hour of missed sleep. Couldn't sleep much last night and I feel pretty bad today :(
Posted 12/8/2016 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi LMA!

How is your anxiety management plan going in general? Is it possibly time for a med eval...return to therapy...or increase in working your coping skills? The more managed the anxiety is, the better chance you'll have at getting a restful night's sleep.

Like others mentioned, lifestyle changes also make a big impact...so be sure to watch/eliminate caffeine intake, eating too late, being on a blue screen device, hanging out in your bed for activities other than sleep...

...and do get exercise during the day, practice relaxation skills before bed, try Binaural Beats (sound wave therapy) and Melatonin or Valerian as natural sleep aids.

If all else fails, it may be time to consult your doctor for help, and discuss an Rx.

Wishing you the rest you seek.!

S.C.
Posted 12/8/2016 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
I talked to my son yesterday. He told me he used to wake up at 1 a.m. and, what, had a hard time getting back to sleep.

He said he started taking Melatonin sleep supplement from the heath food store, or the net. And now he doesn't have any problem sleeping.
Posted 12/9/2016 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
Best sleep I have ever had . I have tried melatonin which is good and valium. The best for deep sleep is valerian root. Best deep sleep with no morning fogginess like valium. Mostly only health food stores carries then so have to call them and not expensive. I use NATURES WAY type but all brands I found works. This is a herb not a medicine and good for anxiety.
Posted 12/9/2016 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
Laceymyaalayah I had the same issue for a few years, and one day my hubby pointed out to me that the med I was on for hypothyroidism was not safe and I told him that was bunk.. then later I got to thinking that I lay in bed at night with a racing mind, can't lay still and it hit me that my dosage for my thyroid med was too high! I skipped my med the next day and slept wonderfully that night. Skipped another day and slept well again. Now I knew what my issue was, so I had my dosage cut down and sleep pretty decent every night now. On occasion I do feel kind of wired at night, so the next day I'll skip my med and sleep good again. I hope this is your problem because it's an easy fix!

Post Edited (Marilyn H) : 12/9/2016 5:29:41 PM (GMT-7)
Posted 12/10/2016 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
try melantonin and valerian together-a pretty potent combo
Posted 12/10/2016 12:30 AM (GMT 0)
I've also tried 5-HTP and L-theanine separately and they both seemed to help.
Posted 12/11/2016 9:58 AM (GMT 0)
I hope you found some inspiration from all the tips that have worked for others...

It,s just finding the right one for you ....

I hope it,s just a cycle you need to break and your soon snoring the night away.

I can relate to the worry of knowing that on waking the anxiety could be there because my anxiety was always worse on waking and morning.
That was why my GP gave me something to break the cycle
he actually prescribed 2mg up to 3 times a day but i found quarter of a 2mg diazapam did the trick on most days.

First few mornings when waking before work i needed it then just the odd day after 10 days I didn't need them at all .. That cycle was broke.

It felt so good .. I'm glad I saw the GP.

Do you think this is something that could potentially help you ... Just a thought

Strength and encouragement to you xx

Post Edited (gilly2) : 12/11/2016 3:13:50 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/11/2016 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
This is a huge problem though... our MDs just writing out a prescription. It doesn't fix the problem really... the root of the problem. It's just a bandaid with dangerous side effects. It's best to find a natural solution. Exercise during the day to empty your lymphatic system ... that is an issue with sedentary people. Not keeping a regular sleep schedule is a huge issue with most. Lots of things to work on without taking a drug that can harm you.
Posted 12/13/2016 11:02 AM (GMT 0)
Everyone is different....

In an ideal world natural solutions would be brilliant.

But sometimes a little band aid or even a bandage or Two is required to help with healing. I am grateful that my GP listened to me... He knew i was working so hard with coping skills, we discussed CBT also..and covered lots of avenues..... The little help of breaking the cycle and getting me back into an anxiety free state enabled me with no side effects to get back into a regular workpattern in a very stressful full time job.

Fresh air , good diet, plenty of fluids and regular exerscise mixed with plenty of coping skills were great but those 5 days of 0.5mg medication also helped me to do them..
Not needed them since .. I am 90% anx free and i didnt suffer any side effects.

Not everyone can do it naturally .. so support and encouragement is paramount and i hope Lacymay gets respite soon 😊
xx G
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