hi guys. Has anyone suffered or suffering from the fear of sleeping or the fear of it getting dark?
I am at the moment but only for the last few days. I have been on citalopram for about 8 weeks now and my anxiety has been better and low mood has improved. I guess I'm just having a blip but it's starting to consume my day thinking about nighttime. Does anyone have any tips on how to overcome this?
I went through this when I was 15-17 but I don't remember it stopping it just went away.
Rox
Your could try a nightlight or a Sad Lamp to be switched on when you go to bed that may help and comfort your fears.
Try Mindfulness Relaxation Technique, before bed that may help you relax.
Your medication should begin to help you sleep, keep taking the recommended dose.
The more you worry the worse you will feel relax and get on with your life
BOB
I used to get this. Was awful so I feel what you're going through. I'd get very little sleep. I would be sat there at 3am like a nervous wreck! Then stressing about how I would get through the day with no sleep or energy just to then fear bedtime again. I would watch TV in bed then when it was lights out I would get a massive wave of fear rush through my body. I would often wake my husband then boyfriend but just for reassurance. It was hard as I put a lot on him. I hated him falling asleep. I can't remember how it stopped. I love to read in bed and this helps me feel sleepy at times. I also sleep proped up. I didn't fear the dark, it was the being alone even though I wasn't. I have anxiety and suffer with going out in public or social events. My main fear to get over was being on my own. For me after having my first child I became alot better. Now I cherish days to myself haha. I still now have to call someone if i start feeling panicky and it helps to hear their voice and be reassured.