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
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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 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
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, 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'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, 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 realized that not only do I dream about sleeping or passing out, but that those are the best ones. FML
Today, after finally going to therapy for anxiety like everyone wanted, I discovered the itching feeling that kept me awake at night was actually caused by a bedbug infestation. FML
Today, I was literally startled by my own shadow. I hate having anxiety. FML
Today, I found out that my anxiety disorder has escalated to where I now scratch and pick at my face while asleep. Now I get to sleep with oven mitts taped to my hands. FML
Today, I had to tell my doctor the real reason why I can't sleep at night for him to prescribe me anymore Ambien: I still have the irrational fear that there are monsters in the closet. I'm 22. FML
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JackWood 21
Are you on any meds? Some meds can cause night terrors,
Anderling 33
Maybe see about consulting a somnologist, because from the sound of it you’re hitting three out of four “See a doctor about this”-criteria for nightmare disorder.
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Anderling 33
Maybe see about consulting a somnologist, because from the sound of it you’re hitting three out of four “See a doctor about this”-criteria for nightmare disorder.
JackWood 21
Are you on any meds? Some meds can cause night terrors,
bazjack 26
I got put on a med a few years ago and immediately started having terrible nightmares. I usually have very entertaining dreams, so this was strange. I mentioned it to my sister who told me to tell my doctor immediately, and as soon as I got off the med, the nightmares went away. This very much can happen.
cacheson 42
Prazosin helps with nightmares. I get them too
indiemusicnerdgirl 21
Yes!!!! I was having nightmares since childhood and once I got this I don't remember my dreams anymore or at least very rarely.
Crowned Sataness 12
def see a doctor and if you sleep in a warm room, lower the temperature. my nightmares get horrendous when I overheat while sleeping
spinningrecords 14
They make movies about that
indiemusicnerdgirl 21
Definitely talk to your doctor about it. I was having them since childhood until I was mid 20s. I started meds for it and now rarely remember dreams which isn't often.