Today, I had to accept that my anxiety affects me 24/7, even when while I'm sleeping. I genuinely can't remember the last time I had a pleasant dream after falling asleep. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I'm officially at the point where I would do literally anything to have a pleasant dream, or at least one that's not absolutely fucking terrifying. I now know where the irrational fear of sleeping comes from. Anxiety can go fuck a duck. FML
Today, my anxiety decided to play a new trick: When I'm trying to go to sleep, I get anxious about having nightmares. It sure does wonders for my insomnia, which I've otherwise completely controlled. FML
Today, just like every other night, I can't sleep. even after taking prescription sleep medication, all because my anxiety won't let me sleep. Why do I have anxiety? Because I don't sleep. FML
Today, I've known for a long time that I generally only wake up at ungodly hours in the night when something is wrong with me. Since last week, I've been doing this pretty much every night. Only now, I can't figure out what's wrong. Consequently, my anxiety is now keeping me awake too. FML
Today, after my girlfriend had a nightmare this morning, I stayed home because she has really bad anxiety issues. A couple of hours later, she's pissed because I said I would stay up, but I fell asleep. FML
Today, I had a dream about sleeping, which is a dream I have frequently. I’m exhausted even when I sleep. FML
Today, I am struggling with exhaustion due to insomnia. The reason I cannot sleep is crippling anxiety - not about my complicated romantic situation, my pileup of work, or even my relationship with my father. No, I'm afraid of a blind ship captain I saw in a dream three days ago. FML
Today, I realized that not only do I dream about sleeping or passing out, but that those are the best ones. FML
Today, I had a dream in which I was having a panic attack. When I woke up, I was actually having a panic attack. Double the fun. FML
Today, my anxiety-ridden body decided that a good time to have a random panic attack for no reason at all would be when I was trying to go to sleep. Guess I'll stay awake, then. FML
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cacheson 42
Me too, I have nightmares every single night. It gets easier to live with. There’s a medication that’s been used for ptsd sufferers as a treatment for nightmares called Prazosin, you could ask your doctor about it.
cuz803 46
Please subject yourself to treatment. As a sufferer from anxiety disorder myself, it can negatively impact the quality of your life. Get therapy Practice meditation Try physical exercise Talk to people who can relate Get exposed to nature Be kind to yourself You can conquer your anxiety, OP. Don't let it bully you into submission.
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AzraelAngelus 15
I can’t remember my dreams
cacheson 42
Me too, I have nightmares every single night. It gets easier to live with. There’s a medication that’s been used for ptsd sufferers as a treatment for nightmares called Prazosin, you could ask your doctor about it.
cuz803 46
Please subject yourself to treatment. As a sufferer from anxiety disorder myself, it can negatively impact the quality of your life. Get therapy Practice meditation Try physical exercise Talk to people who can relate Get exposed to nature Be kind to yourself You can conquer your anxiety, OP. Don't let it bully you into submission.