I’m starting to hate sleeping

[naboudre]

I love getting into bed at night because I can finally relax.. but I continuously wake up throughout the night with INTENSE anxiety. Shaking, palpitations, fear... my anxiety is so bad in the mornings because of it. Anyone else experience this? I’m starting to hate getting in bed because of it.

 

[Larii]

Yes it happened to me the other night. I was having these adrenaline surges and shaking and when I touched my skin I felt hot, and then I immediately began panicking because I thought it was a fever caused by corona. Turns out it was nothing but anxiety...i found what helps is just trying to relax myself before sleep, like watching asmr or reading a book. If i feel any fears creeping into my mind I shove them away and just tell myself firmly that I'll sleep peacefully

 

[Husband/Father of 3]

Yes, I have been dealing with that for several years on and off. Many people take Remeron (Mitrazapine) at night to help with depression/anxiety and a side a effect is that it makes you sleep. I usually take a benzo and/or a natural sleep aid before bed. Make sure you are eating well, exercising, and try not to sleep at all during the day. My anxiety is highest in the very early morning and then usually dulls out as the day progresses. It really sucks, and the current situation of the world certainly isn't helping. Another thing that might be helpful is to prepare as much as you need to the night before, such as preparing coffee, getting clothes ready, etc.

 

[FinneousRex]

My anxiety tends to be very bad in the mornings and also Is rough late into the night. So I understand the struggle. I just deal with it though.

 

[naboudre]

Thanks for the input, y’all. I don’t nap because it happens when I nap too. Every time I wake up it’s just terrible.