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Maggie, You've gotten some great support and advice from your fellow member. Thanks Diva. When you can't sleep, just as she said, get up and do a relaxing activity. This helps distract your mind from anxiety. You may also want to try visualization techniques as you're trying to drift off to sleep. This also keeps your mind off the fact that you haven't fallen asleep yet. Increasing your level of physical activity is another great tip as it does wear your body out and make it easier for you to fall asleep. Lastly, implementing a relaxation technique into your bedtime routine may also help. Stay away from caffeine & television as these also interrupt your brain' ability to wind down. Hope the sandman visits soon. Danielle ________________________ The PC Support Team

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And the same to you :)

for 17 år siden 0 +0 / -0 112

You are more than welcome Diva. Best of luck to you always. ;p

for 17 år siden 0 +0 / -0 2101

Well i am glad i could help. I know that your post of congratulations about the shower and tub thing really helped me a lot. I actually felt understood. I thank you again for sharing that with me :)

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Thank you very much Diva, you have been of wonderful assistance. :)

for 17 år siden 0 +0 / -0 2101

Well as for being sensitive to every little backround noise till i feel like shutting out the whole world i get it too. I just make sure to have backround noise that is soft so it cushions the louder noises. That is what helps me the most. That and taking deep breaths after loud noises happen. As for the sleeping thing i get that too. What i do is i give myself the right not to sleep. I tell myself that i don't have to sleep that being a bit tired is ok. I read and distract myself (nothing that would induce arousal like dancing etc) i read or do something relaxing and eventually i fall asleep. Then i give myself the right to take naps to compensate for the lack of sleep. I find the more i put pressure on myself to sleep the less i do. So just by giving myself the right to have different sleep patterns i take a lot of the pressure off myself. Plus reading softly sure is relaxing or whatever else you like to do . I know a girl she likes to crochet or knit till she falls asleep. And when it is truely too bad and i really need sleep then i take my meds to sleep. But i am always surprised to find that if i don't pressure myself to sleep i end up sleeping. And if i am too tired well a little cat nap is good^^ Also, i haven't tried it yet (but i will) but i hear more exercise during the day (not in the evening) helps you tire your body out for the night. Also i hear that some herbal teas are good for sleep and relaxation. I wish i could help more. Theese are the tricks that i have uncovered in the last few days. I hope they help you in some way or another. -Diva

for 17 år siden 0 +0 / -0 112

Does anyone here ever toss and turn in bed for 3-4 hours straight trying to fall asleep? I do. And when this happens I find that I experience some irritability, extreme hyperarousal/hypervigilance(like I am very very much on edge), and major anxiousness about it all. I'm pretty sure part of the reason for why it is so bad for me somedays is because of my fear of bipolar disorder(I assume that if I can't sleep, I am manic). It's very difficult for me to drop this fear as it is so automatic now and the rumination begins whenever I have troubles with falling asleep. I was just wondering if anyone else has this much of a hard time falling asleep? Or perhaps even feel like you are extrememly sensitive to each and every sound around you, and it makes you feel a little paranoid? Please, what can I do for it (aside from taking ativan when it's severe)? Thank you so much.

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I have been getting these alot lately, I am to the point where I am afraid to goto sleep because of them. It is almost like a loud popping in my head. Does anyone get those?? Any ideas on any of it??

for 17 år siden 0 +0 / -0 112

Devon, I too have experienced these body jerks upon falling asleep. I have also experienced incredible feelings of falling or being lowered, or even lifting (almost like an out of body experience, etc...) It is common for people to experience many different feelings upon falling asleep because our sleep is actually divided into several different stages before actual REM sleep takes place. I think because we, as anxiety sufferers seem to be more alert, hyper-vigilant, and aware at all times, that we are a lot more sensitive to these feelings and sometimes easily frightened by them too. I can assure you it is nothing to worry about although I know it can be pretty frightening. Just try and let go and trust. All is well. :)

for 17 år siden 0 +0 / -0 12

Hey Devon, I also have "body jerks" when falling asleep, when I'm under a lot of stress. I've actually given my wife a few black and blue marks over the years due to my kicking her! She says I sometimes scream, but I don't recall that part of it. I don't think it has anything to do with medication, but more due to your body releasing stress, if that makes any sense. I think you'll find others will say they have body jerks also, I don't think it's that uncommon. Good Luck with the program!

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