I have been struggling with anxiety for years in an episodic nature. But its gotten really bad as of late in the past week and i just dont know what to. I can hardly sleep. I wake up tense and dry heaving. I feel like im losing control. I have a busy job, kids, a life. I feel like this is going to make me lose it all. Ive never been scared in my life. One night i got a good nights sleep and felt much better but than it all returned again tonight. Hardly any sleep. Im losing weight. No appetite. How long can i go on like this?
Please, i need words of encouragement
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Welcome JLYnbk. Have you had any medical treatment for your anxiety or gone to counseling? It seems to be negatively impacting your life more than usual and that feeling of losing control is a painful part of it. Sleep is so important and naps can really help. Hang in there, the people on this forum are completely aware of what you're suffering through.
Thank you for your reply it means alot to me.
I have been seeking care with a psychiatrist for some time who prescribes low dose klonopin for intrusive obsessive thoughts that occasionally become a problem. However the Klonopin doesnt help with thr strong physical anxiety i am experiencing right now which i believe is mostly due to sleep Deprivation. My body gets caught in a loop where I get more overtired and more anxious and it becomes harder and harder to sleep. Some nights I will fall to bed so exhausted I can hardly stand and suddenly find myself wide awake in bed. It’s very frustrating. I also see a counselor to help deal with him intrusive thoughts problem, but the sleeplessness seems to be a different issue and one that I don’t think would be all that helped by talk therapy, though it is helpful in other regards. I am seeing the psychiatrist tonight to discuss potentially adding Mirtazapine to see if it will lower the stress hormone levels and break the cycle of overtired anxiousness.
I have been seeking care with a psychiatrist for some time who prescribes low dose klonopin for intrusive obsessive thoughts that occasionally become a problem. However the Klonopin doesnt help with thr strong physical anxiety i am experiencing right now which i believe is mostly due to sleep Deprivation. My body gets caught in a loop where I get more overtired and more anxious and it becomes harder and harder to sleep. Some nights I will fall to bed so exhausted I can hardly stand and suddenly find myself wide awake in bed. It’s very frustrating. I also see a counselor to help deal with him intrusive thoughts problem, but the sleeplessness seems to be a different issue and one that I don’t think would be all that helped by talk therapy, though it is helpful in other regards. I am seeing the psychiatrist tonight to discuss potentially adding Mirtazapine to see if it will lower the stress hormone levels and break the cycle of overtired anxiousness.
ThankfulJen
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I am sorry you are going through this. I have been there many times and it is beyond trying. Sounds like you are doing everything you can to get back to a healthier, happier you. I believe you will get there! Breaking the cycle is so important. Just keep being proactive with your health and I am sure you will get through this to the other side!
Hello...I have been diagnosed (a few months ago) with very serious health issues....And I have been under a great deal of tension ....waiting for tests...waiting for results..and getting my body used to the new (very powerful) medication....And then...I developed insomnia...very very bad...I spoke to my doctor who prescribed what he called a "mild" sleeping pill for a short period of time....I am sleeping now....and refreshed during the day....I don't know how long I will be allowed to take the sleeping pill..but it really helps with everything...including all the anxiety. I wish for you that you find the same or a similar relief...sleep makes all the difference....(my wife called the doctor when I wasn't sleeping and told her that I was a "basket case"....)
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So sorry you're going through this! I go through phases like this as well - going through one right now, actually. It DOES get better, but we have to find that reset button to get back on track. For me, it's finding whatever it takes to sleep - take out the stressors where you can. Call in sick to work, get someone to take the kids, take some Benadryl, and go to sleep. I hope you can get some rest and start getting back to healthy one step at a time! We have all been there..
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I am prescribed Trazadone, 100mg at bed time for sleep. Even when I’m highly stressed, it does allow me to drift off for 3-5 hours..then I’m awake. Might want to ask whether that might help you.
I haven’t slept well for a long time due to anxiety and run away mind. My dr prescribed mertazapine recently. First night I slept 12 hours! Next night I hardly slept. Same thing night after that. Anyone else have this problem? Does my body need to adjust? I just want to sleep!!
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I have found Mirtizipine to be good for helping me sleep. I started on the lowest dose and this did make me a bit like a zombie. The doc then upped the dose when I went back and now I sleep and still feel OK in the daytime. It is helping