Community,

I'm curious if anyone has experience with being very neurotic, overthinking, analyzing everything to the point that it can drive you to paralysis or needing external validation. Sometimes it reaches anxiety levels where HR elevates and I feel jumpy.

My most immediate concern is sleep - I've spent the past 3 decades with subpar sleep (due to CPTSD hypervigilance making me a light sleeper). I've had enough and despite exercising, going to therapy, etc. I'd like to try medication.

I can get to sleep but have difficulty remaining asleep. On a good night I'll get 6-7 hours of light sleep, toss turn, wake up 1-2x and fall back. On a bad night, as of late, I will fall asleep and be up within 2-3 hours and almost never get back to sleep.

Are there medication specifically for those who can fall asleep but not stay asleep that is related to anxiety/overthinking/analyzing as a result of trauma, etc.?

Any thoughts/experiences with medication and sleep?
Thanks in advance!