Kyra714
12-12-09, 16:12
Hello.
I've finally come to accept my anxiety, and all of its nasty symptoms, Derealization, Mind-chatter, Fears of going insane, losing control etc.
And I actually felt like I was getting better.
And personally, when I had severe difficulty with my anxiety, sleeping was my escape.
It was the only bit of peace it felt like I got.
I loved it.
But recently, my sleep has gone from bad, to worse, to non-existent.
I lie down, close my eyes, shut off all the lights, wait..And nothing happens.
I lie there for hours on end.
I get probably about 3-4 hours of sleep per night.
Now usually I could deal with no sleep, but it feels kind of personal.
Like the anxiety took something away from me, like my only bit of peace with my life, stolen.
Anxiety has not only taken my social, and academic life, but it had to take sleep too.
Ignore the negativity, but it's hard not get upset over it.
I feel utterly defeated.
I hate the feelings of irrationality, and irritability that come along with sleep deprivation.
Anyone have some tips for how they deal with insomnia?
I'd like to beat this as soon as possible.
I've finally come to accept my anxiety, and all of its nasty symptoms, Derealization, Mind-chatter, Fears of going insane, losing control etc.
And I actually felt like I was getting better.
And personally, when I had severe difficulty with my anxiety, sleeping was my escape.
It was the only bit of peace it felt like I got.
I loved it.
But recently, my sleep has gone from bad, to worse, to non-existent.
I lie down, close my eyes, shut off all the lights, wait..And nothing happens.
I lie there for hours on end.
I get probably about 3-4 hours of sleep per night.
Now usually I could deal with no sleep, but it feels kind of personal.
Like the anxiety took something away from me, like my only bit of peace with my life, stolen.
Anxiety has not only taken my social, and academic life, but it had to take sleep too.
Ignore the negativity, but it's hard not get upset over it.
I feel utterly defeated.
I hate the feelings of irrationality, and irritability that come along with sleep deprivation.
Anyone have some tips for how they deal with insomnia?
I'd like to beat this as soon as possible.