what to do with sleep anxiety

[sonam]

cant sleep because of anxiety whenever i try to sleep anxiety kicks in and i cant sleep

 

[bin_tenn]

See your doctor or therapist to treat the anxiety. It's not uncommon at all for anxiety to increase at night, especially in bed. We're not busy then, so we have all this time to think and overthink. What worked for me was following some guided meditation on YouTube. I recommend searching "guided meditation for sleep by Jason Stephenson".

 

[sonam]

i do get sleep but around 2 3 am and i can sleep 5 6 hour but u know i wake up 2 3 times which makes me fruatrated u know

 

[bin_tenn]

i do get sleep but around 2 3 am and i can sleep 5 6 hour but u know i wake up 2 3 times which makes me fruatrated u know

I understand. I've definitely had my share of trouble with sleep, and I still do occasionally. I don't wake up throughout the night, that's very rare, but I have to be up by 7:30am and I sometimes can't fall asleep until 1am or later. Guided meditation will help you relax before bed. If necessary, talk to your doc about OTC sleep aids. Melatonin and the like.

 

[simplify456]

Sleep can be hard. I’m waking up at 3am habitually every night. I’ve had periods where I sleep through, but right now. It’s hard.

 

[Trikay12113]

I developed insomnia in the beginning of my anxiety and was put on traZODone for a long time to help me sleep at night, which helped, but my insomnia slowly started to go away and I was able to sleep without prescribed medication. What really helps me is nature valley melatonin bi-layer dual spectrum. It releases to help you go to sleep but then releases more to help you stay asleep!

 

[Bob]

I developed insomnia in the beginning of my anxiety and was put on traZODone for a long time to help me sleep at night, which helped, but my insomnia slowly started to go away and I was able to sleep without prescribed medication. What really helps me is nature valley melatonin bi-layer dual spectrum. It releases to help you go to sleep but then releases more to help you stay asleep!

What was your dose of trazodone? My doc only suggested half a pill to me which seems kinda low.

 

[Trikay12113]

What was your dose of trazodone? My doc only suggested half a pill to me which seems kinda low.

i was on 50mg of TraZODone, one time a day at bed time

 

[April]

i was on 50mg of TraZODone, one time a day at bed time

How long were you on the trazodone before you could sleep without the script? I was on 50mg for the last almost 4 weeks. I now have cut it to half a night. Trying to 'wean' myself off. Melatonin is hit or miss for me. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I'm currently doing CBT for insomnia.

 

[Trikay12113]

How long were you on the trazodone before you could sleep without the script? I was on 50mg for the last almost 4 weeks. I now have cut it to half a night. Trying to 'wean' myself off. Melatonin is hit or miss for me. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I'm currently doing CBT for insomnia.

I was maybe on it for 9 months possibly less. I can’t remember for sure. But It did take a while, but it did it’s job

 

[Bob]

Did Trazodone work well for you? I'm thinking my paltry 25mg dose is too low, especially for a 180lbs guy.

 

[Trikay12113]

Yes it worked well for me! It did take a little while for my body to get use to it and it actually start working but everyone’s different. I’m very sensitive with medications and my folic acid is low so my body responds differently, but I’m sure you could talk to your doctor about upping the dosage and seeing how it works for you!

 

[April]

It's working well for me. However if I'm having very high anxiety, it doesn't help as much. Doc say I can take 2 (100 mg) if needed but I have not.

 

[Nat in the hat]

I'm not on any medication but my doctor suggested trazodone for sleep. I'm not sure. I've never been a good sleeper. I will say it was prescribed to me many years ago and I took it just once. I stopped because it gave me the worst nightmare of my life. But maybe it's worth a second try?