sleep disturbances - would value some feedback

[jos]

hi all
In the last few days i've had anxiety kick back in in a big way - i can reason through most of it and resort to my coping and calming strategies but the worst bit has been being unable to rest or sleep

everytime i try to drift off i "dream" immediately and startle myself awake - this inlcudes at night or if a try to take a nap in the day. In the day if i do stay asleep for a bit i wake in a very shaky state - at night i can get 4 hrs sleep (which i understand is a normal cycle that we usually do twice) but then i am unable to get off again with the same startling awake as the day - very tiring and scary and have had to stay off work

has anyone had anything similar or any explanations - i normally sleep reasonably well but had these sleep problems 2 years ago when i had a major anxiety and depression breakdown - scared that this is a relaspe - hope that its just a blip

thanks jos

[honeybee3939]

Hi Jos

These posts may help Hun,

Sleep help
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HELP! Problems with sleeping.

Love

Andrea
xxxx




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[Insomniac]

Wow Jos, you are describing just what happens to me. Much clearer than if I described it though!

I d have trouble getting off to sleep and feel jittery and nervous (though not anxious during the day). I listen to Paul McKenna relaxation on MP3 which helps. Then I do wake suddenly about 4 hrs later, and have the same trouble again. Always good to know you're not alone! [^]

Thanks Andrea for posts.


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