Hi everyone, this is going to be a very in depth post so bare with me. I've been laying in bed since 11 o'clock (it is now past 2am) attempting to get to sleep. I've felt a little sick all night but nothing bad and I'm really tired, yet everytime I'm just about to drop off I jerk back up. Its happened about 5 times now. I've felt very spaced out since being in bed, I've had a very mild headache along with a tender head and an almost feeling of emptiness in my head. About 10 minutes ago I dropped off for about a second before springing back up with a ridiculously high heart rate (felt like 200 bpm) and feeling sick, sweaty etc. It has scared me senseless. I've tried breathing techniques, I've tried taking my mind off it, going outside for a bit and nothing is helping me sleep. I'm in a hotel with my girlfriend, and family members are in another room. It's been quite hot and sunny all day and I've spent alot of time outside in the heat (i've kept hydrated and are not burnt or anything) which could play a part as its been cold for months here in the UK until recently. I have a history of panic attacks and anxiety however I haven't had anything major for months and months. It's really freaking me out that my body is not letting me sleep, and I'm flying awake every few minutes when I'm trying to sleep. I don't know whether it's due to the sun, the fact I'm in an unfamiliar room or what, but i feel absolutely terrible and am worrying that something is gonna seriously go wrong with me. I'm sorry for my extremely hypochondriatic post. But I just want to sleep 😴😥
I totally get it! Try to control your breathing, and put a nice cold cloth on your chest or neck. Just know that anxiety is so real, but it’s not fatal. I can totally relate, as I have ended up in emergency over this. The nurse took my vitals, and assured me that no one had ever died from an anxiety attack. It actually made me feel better. I have had chronic pain for over a month and it’s still not diagnosed…it gives me terrible anxiety, and I can barely sleep. I just try to slow my breathing, drink some herbal tea, and do the cold cloth thing. I know all of this information may not help, but I want you to know, that you are not alone. Anxiety can be the worst nightmare ever, but I believe you will get through this! Wishing you all the best…you can beat this.