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Question: Panic attacks at night?

(Posted by: sacredpurple on 2010-07-29 21:51:03)

Every night, I get a panic attack about going to bed. I don't know why, perhaps because I'm all alone finally? I don't know how to get past this, it's been some long rough nights, keeping myself awake as long as possible.

Posted by: humpty dumpty on 2010-07-29, 21:58:18

You should go to the shelter and get a pet. I have a cat that always sits with me purring until I go to sleep. I call her the sleep kitty. If you get a dog they will always let you know if someone is around by barking. I also have an 80lb dog who sleeps next to my bed. Also get a baseball bat and pepper spray and keep the phone next to the bed. You might also want to try valerian tea or capsules. That is an herbal remedy that helps you relax.

Posted by: Denis L on 2010-07-29, 22:01:32

As far as I see your afraid to go asleep because you fear you won't wake up. To be honest to do; the only way to make yourself feel better is to go for a check up and for the doctor to tell you there is nothing wrong with you. After-all there is nothing wrong with you. You may be deprived of sleep and its driving you a bit crazy. Don't worry its natural when you are sleep deprived. Just think of sleep as the best thing ever. And don't worry, you will always wake up to a new dawn :)

Posted by: meital on 2010-07-29, 22:59:13

The Best Methods to Fight Night Anxiety: 1. Avoiding prescription drugs – I have tried that out – and it gave me a little relief – but the goal is to get through night anxiety without creating another problem – chemical dependency. Besides, these drugs will never cure the condition, only temporarily relieve symptoms. 2. Avoiding Caffeine, nicotine or wine in the evening- these only made the problem worse. I actually tried living with or without them and witnessed the difference. These can actually make your attacks worse and caffeine can actually give you insomnia, thus you can’t sleep at all. 3. Drinking valerian or St.John’s wart tea – actually helped me (sometimes) prevent night anxiety. 4. Avoiding bad night habits – Don’t look at the clock! Ever! Turn the clock around to face the wall, or hide it in a drawer or under the bed. I was constantly checking the time and that reinforced my thought that I’ll never get back to sleep. Don’t stay in bed more than 15 minutes. I used to do this to remind my brain that the bed is the place to sleep – not the place for stressing, worrying and obsessing. Night anxiety should not happen in bed. Don’t go back to bed too soon. I only went back to bed when I felt I could fall asleep right away. I watched, on purpose, a boring TV show or read a boring book. Before going to sleep, try to watch something funny on TV. Never an action film or sad drama. Something light, funny and even stupid. Give your brain a break and a chance to escape from everyday worries.