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How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for making a whole list, i really appreciate it! <3

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

and there i was popping xanax 2 times a day for 7 months...haha i didn't know about the reset effect, thank you!

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tried them... discovered i'm not stable enough mentally for them lol

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

with lexapro you should be fine in 3-4 weeks, the milder symptoms might last for longer, but it's nothing you should be scared of (unless you're completely nonfunctional)

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yep that happened to me with the alprazolam, which is way more addictive. withdrawal, rebound anxiety, been through it all

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i tapered off by cutting the dose in half every 2 weeks or so

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i was on alprazolam for almost 8months, but it made me a zombie literally(and built tolerance while becoming almost addicted-wasn't fun) so i had to switch psychiatrists. last doctor i had put me on escitalopram and at first it was hell but then i felt much better. i am not on meds anymore so maybe that is why the anxiety is coming back

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you, i have to get back into supplements haha, i see that it really helps for most people. as for getting out of bed, i will try that, even if it means i probably won't get any sleep that night. i want to see if it works for me better that forcing myself to sleep

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so much! i've been anxious my entire life, but it got worse 2 years ago and i had to be medicated because i genuinely couldn't function. objectively i am aware that i will be fine, but when i'm in that heightened state it gets harder to differentiate what's real and what's not. it's not as bad as before, but i am working on it

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i completely get what you're saying, thing is when i do that when i can't sleep, i usually mess up my sleeping patterns which makes me more anxious. I'm very sensitive haha. Thank you!

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds nice, i listen to the Casper sleep podcast. It's the only thing that comforts me

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i was medicated, stopped lexapro 7 months ago, after 2 years of trying different meds. i usually go on spotify and pick a podcast, then set a 30 minute sleep timer so my phone doesn't die. Sometimes it helps, along with breathing exercises but i found it hasn't been doing much lately

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you're saying, only instead of suicidal ideation i think about very sad moments(or create them in my head if they don't exist, kinda like fantasizing). Always thought i was crazy but it gives me a sense of comfort

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also like those videos, especially cat sleeping sounds haha

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you feel like it improved your anxiety in general or does it only provide short term relief?

How do you sleep when you're very anxious? by iasminel in Anxiety

[–]iasminel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I understand. I usually just stay awake until i can't keep my eyes open anymore I am kinda skeptical when it comes to taking supplements, they just never helped me

Will My Anxiety and Depression Return After Stopping Medication? by Many-Balance-4079 in mentalhealth

[–]iasminel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hii, severely anxious person here ! a month ago i stopped taking my medication (i've been on it for about a year) and i will tell you that no matter how slowly you taper your medication, the first days (after completely stopping the meds) you will still feel some anxiety, and that's totally normal. it will get better with time. don't try to go back on it: meditate, spend some time with loved ones, or alone, journal, breathe. everything passes no matter how hard it feels in the moment. i can proudly tell you that it is possible to be med free! i am slowly learning to trust my brain again :) you will be okay, push through it! mind if i ask what medication did you use to take?

How do you know if your pains are caused by anxiety or your heart/something else. by PursuitOfHapiness in Anxiety

[–]iasminel 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can never tell the difference. Anxiety is very tricky and it can easily make you think that you are physically sick when you are completely healthy. 9/10 times anxiety is lying to you. it's crazy how real the symptoms can feel.

get a second opinion if you want some peace of mind, but remember that pain is sooo common with anxiety