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Old Apr 11, 2011, 11:54 PM
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Hi Dani, Yes, I have a lot of anxiety at night too. I've had this on and off my whole life, starting in childhood. I've just always been very anxious about going to bed and I've never been a good sleeper.

I went through a spell of taking sleeping pills and that definitely helped, but it didn't solve the problem. Just treated the symptom for a while. My anti-depressant helps somewhat, but I still get periods where the night-time anxiety gets really bad.

I try and stick with a night-time ritual and it helps a bit. My routine includes checking in with myself in my journal. Taking a bath or shower. Doing some meditation. And then reading a relaxing book. If I really can't sleep I get up and sometimes I even walk around outside for a bit. It definitely sucks being up in the night though.

I'm sorry you're having problems with this. Are you seeing a therapist at all? I hope you find some relief
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