Squiggle
07-08-13, 13:26
Hi,
I understand that sleep's important but I just wonder how much. I get panic attacks only when driving. I've had CBT but actually found I got much worse as I was paying more attention to the way I felt and now have to deal with anxiety on the shortest journey and can no longer drive to work. I have a 2 year old child who wakes up about five times a night every night. I haven't had a full night's sleep since October 2011. I also work full-time so in good periods I might manage to make it to work, or close enough, but I just go to bits at 5.30 and can't get home. I see no prospect of sleep for a few months yet and am resigned to that. I had great results with Claire Weekes a few months ago but I'm not doing well at the moment. I had two hours sleep last night (mostly due to worry about a very unsuccessful trip home and the prospect of a huge setback) and left the car at home today, asking my husband to get petrol as I don't want the pressure of having to get to the petrol station tomorrow. What's worrying me I suppose is whether or not I'm making things worse by not trying because I'm too tired. I really am exhausted, shaky, heart-pounding, nauseous. Is it ok to take a break until I'm feeling better or am I avoiding the issue and do I just have to get on with it? Dr. Weekes says to never start avoiding again but I don't feel I have the energy.
Thanks for reading this.
I understand that sleep's important but I just wonder how much. I get panic attacks only when driving. I've had CBT but actually found I got much worse as I was paying more attention to the way I felt and now have to deal with anxiety on the shortest journey and can no longer drive to work. I have a 2 year old child who wakes up about five times a night every night. I haven't had a full night's sleep since October 2011. I also work full-time so in good periods I might manage to make it to work, or close enough, but I just go to bits at 5.30 and can't get home. I see no prospect of sleep for a few months yet and am resigned to that. I had great results with Claire Weekes a few months ago but I'm not doing well at the moment. I had two hours sleep last night (mostly due to worry about a very unsuccessful trip home and the prospect of a huge setback) and left the car at home today, asking my husband to get petrol as I don't want the pressure of having to get to the petrol station tomorrow. What's worrying me I suppose is whether or not I'm making things worse by not trying because I'm too tired. I really am exhausted, shaky, heart-pounding, nauseous. Is it ok to take a break until I'm feeling better or am I avoiding the issue and do I just have to get on with it? Dr. Weekes says to never start avoiding again but I don't feel I have the energy.
Thanks for reading this.