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Originally Posted by atomicc
So I've had a really bad few nights. It takes me forever to fall asleep and I wake up countless times through the night. I'm up for hours at a time, tossing and turning. When I finally do get some sleep I'm jolted awake by nightmares and it starts all over again.
It's been so bad I'm having severe anxiety about trying to sleep tonight, I don't want it to happen again. It's left me miserable all day. I have no energy. Then when I get to my bed I'm wide awake with a constant racing brain. I just want to sleep through the night without having to take anything like a sleeping pill or a xanax. I've always had issues with sleeping since I was a kid, but this is getting out of hand.  I just want to sleep.    |
I absolutely can relate to what you are saying. Happens to me more than I care to admit. I have children, so I HAVE to get up bright and early to get them on the school bus. This makes for very short nights, as I tend to be a night owl anyway.
I know what you mean about not wanting to load up on the Xanax. I have an 'emergency' supply that I take when I am really bad off. But, I've been doing something new that's really helping me. I'll wind down by taking a hot bath around 9:00 and reading in the tub. I find that this really relaxes me and I can feel the tiredness coming on. I then take a melatonin with a glass of water. To me, it works just as well as Xanax. Maybe even better.
I know we are all different, and what works for me may not for you. But, give it a try if you haven't already. I do hope your sleep issues subside. Not getting enough rest can really affect a persons work/family/social life.
Good Luck!
