Re: Sleep issues/sleep panic?
I have been dealing with this too lately. Nothing stresses me out more than not sleeping and then having to deal with anxiety the next day after not sleeping. I was on the phone to the crisis team numerous times because I was so wound up about it. Whenever I would drift, I would get heavy feelings in my chest, upper and back and then wake up half an hour later with sleep paralysis or a panic attack. Propranolol got me through the worst of it a few weeks ago but I haven't taken any since and I have been sleeping reasonably ok despite my anxiety still being sky high during the day.
What helped me most was changing my thinking while in bed and preparing for bed. I used to look at my bed and feel utter dread and feel sick to my stomach. Now I try and tell myself "even if I don't sleep, I can at least rest and if I can't sleep, well that means I can just get up and play more of my game or watch more of the TV show I am on" and usually I end up sleeping.
Sorry I don't have much more to add in terms of advice, I am still in the grips of it too. Just wanted to let you know you aren't alone and my inbox is always open
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