I suffered from similar issues for couple of weeks during the past months. I was diagnosed with major depression disorder and suffer a bit from panic attacks. But usually they occur during the day, but for couple of nights, the minute I put my head on my pillow I get a semi panic attack and have to get up, turn on the lights, do deep breathing then go back and try to sleep. Couple of times I asked my mom to sleep with me in the same room (Im 27/male), so imagine the embarrassment I have to deal with hehe!
You should definitely tell your psychiatrist about these issues. Also, try to go to bed only when you're dead sleepy, this may help.

DX: Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Attacks & Anxiety
MX: Pristiq 50mg - Wellbutrin XL 150mg

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