Hello,
I have anxiety and Ive about 1 panic attack a month. I've noticed if I get too tired, then it ups my anxiety and my heart rate will rise to a steady 100bpm and I just cant sleep. now this all happened yesterday. its like a vicious cycle. I tried and tried to sleep but my heart wouldn't calm down. I tried meditation, breathing exercises, reading, stretching, message, hot shower and Passion flower drops and nothing worked to calm my heart so I can seep. it had been about 48 hours to where I couldn't sleep and my body was getting very weak. it all started when I was only 2 hours into my sleep when the gardeners startled me. so after 48 hours of not sleeping, I went to the ER and they gave me Ativan. Never took anything like that before. it did work however. I went home and slept for 12 hours. now its the next evening, I was able fall a sleep but woke up on my own 2 hours into my sleep. since Im tired my anxiety is up again and my heart rate is elevated and cant sleep again and I am afraid I am stuck in that cycle again. Has anyone experienced this and is there a way to break the cycle without taking such strong medication as they can be addicting? I'd prefer natural alternatives. I live alone so I dont like taking hard medication when possible. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks