[damage_case1987]

Hello
Ever since my mother had a cerebral aneurysm scare in 2010, from 2010-2013, I was unable to sleep for more than 2-3 hrs due to constant heart palpitations and anxiety. These panic attacks started after my mom recovered somewhat, but then had a stroke.

After 2013-2015, things settled down a bit, however had some regular ups and downs in life and my career. I still cannot sleep for more than 2-3 hours.

Ive realized that it usually happens because of my worry/anxiety about the next day. Any new change in life like a new job, a new project, a new route to take, traveling, a fight at the office, anything... it just gives me panic attacks and I cant sleep.

Please help. My eyes are all blacked out. Even though Im a body builder, I look weak mentally physically and emotionally. I am cranky rude and break down any time someone pinches me.

[Crazy Hitch]

(((damagecase1987)))

Yes, anxiety can sure lead to disrupted sleep.

I would say working on ways to relieve the anxiety might see a more regular sleep pattern occur.

I am sorry to hear about your moms stroke.

This must be difficult I am sure.

I am sure you have a lot of emotions going on and it might help if you post in here:

Coping with Emotions - Forums at Psych Central

The anxiety forum may be of interest:

Anxiety, Panic and Phobias - Forums at Psych Central

Doc John has started a thread on top anxiety resources that you might be able to access online:

http://forums.psychcentral.com/anxie...ours-here.html

There is an Anxiety Support Chat:

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I hope that you are able to find some comfort.

[jaynedough]

I'm so sorry that you're going through this. I don't have any suggestions. I do understand the anxiety about a parent's health and how it can affect sleep. My mother was on oxygen the last few years of her life. I've always been a night owl, but after a while, I realized that I never fell asleep until after I heard her oxygen concentrator come on when she got up. I think that subconsciously I knew that when I heard that sound, my mother was still alive. So I started staying up until she woke up or on her worse days, when my dad got up. Because I don't work, I was able to get sleep during the day. I can't imagine trying to work while dealing with this.

There were a couple of things that helped me sleep. For one thing, my PDoc prescribed meds to help. Also, I got an mp3 player and listened to either music or a relaxation recording. I forced myself to focus on the lyrics or spoken words. It took some practice to get there, but it paid off in the end.

Another thing I do when I'm anxious and/or having trouble sleeping is that I make every 5th breath a deep one and let it out slowly through pursed lips.

When you said people are pinching you, do you mean literally pinching you? I think I'd be a smidge more than miffed if someone pinched me. And saying a smidge more than miffed is my sarcastic way of saying I'd be really angry.

I hope you are able to get relief soon.

[Thunder Bow]

Therapy may be needed for this intense anxiety,

[damage_case1987]

Originally Posted by jaynedough

I'm so sorry that you're going through this. I don't have any suggestions. I do understand the anxiety about a parent's health and how it can affect sleep. My mother was on oxygen the last few years of her life. I've always been a night owl, but after a while, I realized that I never fell asleep until after I heard her oxygen concentrator come on when she got up. I think that subconsciously I knew that when I heard that sound, my mother was still alive. So I started staying up until she woke up or on her worse days, when my dad got up. Because I don't work, I was able to get sleep during the day. I can't imagine trying to work while dealing with this.

There were a couple of things that helped me sleep. For one thing, my PDoc prescribed meds to help. Also, I got an mp3 player and listened to either music or a relaxation recording. I forced myself to focus on the lyrics or spoken words. It took some practice to get there, but it paid off in the end.

Another thing I do when I'm anxious and/or having trouble sleeping is that I make every 5th breath a deep one and let it out slowly through pursed lips.

When you said people are pinching you, do you mean literally pinching you? I think I'd be a smidge more than miffed if someone pinched me. And saying a smidge more than miffed is my sarcastic way of saying I'd be really angry.

I hope you are able to get relief soon.

Thanks for the response. However, my mother's worry has subsided since after 5 yrs she is pretty functional. Although, cerebral hemorrhage does not come with a warning which still haunts me.

The problem with my anxiety and constant state of panic attacks is:-
Me worrying about the new day, riding my motorcycle in the horrendous super dangerous traffic of india everyday for 48 kms, worrying about office work (which isnt much), worrying about not having any friends or social life ever, worrying about past issues etc.

Sometimes my mind races and cant stop, while other times its just my heart beating strangely which doesnt let me sleep. I hate going to work in dangerous situations, I hate going to a place where I dont enjoy life, Ive tried suicide 3 times and dont know why I want to survive any more. I have no goals in life. Im just earning and waiting to die. My father estranged me n my mother although he still has a telephonic relationship with my mother. He was abusive and tried to kill me once as well. I havent seen or talked to him since 1999. And the technical and logical reasons of losing a father figure and his guidance or saving my *** still bothers me.

I am a body builder, I exercise, but theres no color in my skin. My eyes are blacked out and Im either in constant worry or constant anger.

[USA2Elsewhere]

Damage_Case.....I have READ but I don't know the details of what I'm suggesting. To help indirectly, anyone from outside the USA can get a medical visa to the USA IF medical care available in the USA is not available in your country, or even if the care is available but the quality is not as good as in the USA. I know India has some very good hospitals but you need the best department for the specific problem. I read that an Indian actress had care in Nepal (I'm familiar with that private hospital) but later went to the USA for more treatment. This info could be helpful possibly for you as well as your mom, but I do not know for sure about mental health visas but with your health at risk I would surely investigate. Keep trying to help yourself. I know from experience that persistence can pay off and as I tell everyone, HOPE is so important and can give the sense that you have more time...(in a way I really can't explain). Good luck and you can message me if you need any more help with this.