What causes this?

Just wondering if when anyone else lays down at night, your already horrible anxiety gets worse. I lay here, I shiver and shake, and now getting heart flutters. I think this time it might be from the excedrin I took about 3 or so hours maybe 4 ago (has caffeine in it).. but it happens when I don't take it too. When I lay down at night, instead of relaxing and feeling comfortable, im a wreck.. totally uncomfortable .. anxiety heightens / worsens then I'm sitting up.. getting out of bed.. flying around the house running around because I'm so uncomfortable and anxious that I'm panicking and can't stay still. Then I'm crying. Ugh this is sooooo bad. It's 4:45am and my sleep patterns have been AWFUL.. haven't slept Normal hours in a A LONG time ):

Heart flutters freak me out soooooo badly. Anyone else!?!

Hi LMA,

I am so sorry to hear you are having a rough time at night...while you should be able to rest. ;/

I know that feeling of trying to escape by physically running around, away from the anxiety...and it is miserable.

You had to take your migraine med last night, right? I am sure that added to the issue...but since you are feeling this often, without the caffeine consumption, then I would suggest powering down as much as possible before bedtime to be as relaxed as you can.

Avoiding watching t.v., or any device with a blue screen will help. Relaxation exercises, drinking some warm herbal (no caffeine) with milk, and stretching/progressive muscle relaxation are all great ideas to put into your routine too.

Also try reading or journaling. Listening to sound wave therapy, and use positive mantras to avoid the anxiety as you go to sleep as these will also be beneficial for you finding the rest you need.

Wishing you a better night tonight!

S.C.