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Posted 2/11/2017 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
I've been doing so much better over the last year.

So, last night, sound asleep, I woke in panic, fear of my heart. I had sweats and fear. I had to get up
walk around, take a benzo, and I finally feel asleep on the couch.

I did manage to go back to sleep but today my legs feel shaky and the fear lingers.

When I got up my usually supportive husband sort of laughed and said what happened to you last night.
I told him it wasn't funny and he apologized.

Why do things seem worse at night?
Posted 2/11/2017 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
I think cortisol levels increase in the wee hours of the morning and this is what eventually helps wake us up. I think it has been tied to increased anxiety in some people.

Did you have a stressful event recently or stress that went unabated for a while? I find that as work stress builds for me over time, sometimes the panic will break through as it did earlier this week for me.

Hang in there! smile
Posted 2/11/2017 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
You might be right about stress. There is a lot of it that I'm letting into my life right now, feeling less than hopeful, little to look forward to. Add to that my son is looking for work and sometimes he disappoints me. Stress. Yes.
Posted 2/11/2017 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Tela,

I am so sorry you had a bad night.:/

I had a set back as well last week as you may have read. It is disappointing and can discourage us.

However, it is important to remember we don't start back at the beginning of our journey...we simply pick up and carry on...stronger than ever for having gotten through the latest challenge.smile

I know you can use your skills to get back on track soon!

With encouragement and understanding,

S.C.
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