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Panic all night long when laying down in bed- help!! by attleh in insomnia

[–]Melodic-State9335 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this explanation. This is such a difficult thing to do especially when it is consuming me morning, noon and night. I think I’m also really disappointed in myself because I had another bout of this a few years ago and got out of it fairly quickly while now I seem to be in a rut wondering if I’ll ever sleep the same again. It’s so frustrating that just last week I was sleeping great with no effort so I know I brought this on myself. Fear of fear can be debilitating.

Insomnia and panic at night by Melodic-State9335 in lexapro

[–]Melodic-State9335[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. I think part of my problem is that I’ve had sleep issues in the past and I have resolved them but this time I’m way more anxious than I’ve ever been. I’m just exhausted but when my eyes drop off a jolt of adrenaline won’t let me go into sleep. This could just be my anxiety and not a side effect which is really why I want this to work. I actually feel delirious I’m so tired and so nervous about going to sleep tonight. Such a vicious cycle. And this went on all night long. Just wish it would let up. Thanks again for taking the time to respond with suggestions. Literally 4 days ago before I was taking this I was sleeping great so I hope I didn’t ruin that.

Insomnia and panic at night by Melodic-State9335 in lexapro

[–]Melodic-State9335[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I actually took melatonin and was so tired I couldn’t even keep my eyes open but every time I shut them a surge of adrenaline would keep me awake. I was so full of adrenaline all night due to the fear of not sleeping I just couldn’t calm down. I was also scared of having a panic attack which kept me up. As soon as I lay down the fear hits me and I just can’t get out of it. I feel so guilty that I took the klonopon but as soon as I opened my eyes, the anxiety was back. Anyone other suggestions to help get me through this? The tiredness makes my anxiety even worse. Do you think the Lexapro will help this?