Anxiety, yes or no?
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Hi im Amy, 23.
I recently have been suffering with symptoms which i am not sure are 100% related to anxiety. I find myself short of breath, really nervous and scared of going to sleep. I often twitch whilst drifting off, my legs and hands mainly. It has gotten to the point where i feel i have to have an alcoholic drink in the evening to prompt me to sleep, surely this isnt right? I am currently on Propanolol and have been for a few weeks due to headaches, and apparently they are supposed to help anxiety too. I feel very nervous about sleeping, paranoid that my heart will give up on me due to beating so fast or something will happen with my head and headaches.
I would appreciate any help or advice as its not healthy nor normal to be drinking at 23 to the extent i do, to simply be able to sleep.
Thanks in advance.
Amy-Lee.
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Ginagirl amy-lee96782
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I am on Propranolol 80mg Twice a day for anxiety.
I certainly know when I don't take them! I get anxious sometimes, get Palpatations at night if I reduce to only one tablet..
These will help you at night.. it could be the drink that causes the breathing issues.. is also a vaso dilator which opens up the veins and arteries.. like the Propranalol which is a Beta Blocker
Personally better to take them at a routine time: Am on waking X1 PM x1 before bed.
I find this works for me.
when you say you are drinking what and how much? It could make you light headed and dizzy.
amy-lee96782 Ginagirl
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I usually drink wine, and can drink upto a bottle just to get me to sleep.
Im feeling real awful recently though, ive never been paranoid or nervous about sleeping in my life!
Ginagirl amy-lee96782
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Try and ease up on the wine! Just one glass if you have to have any!
never use alcohol for easing your nerves, can become a habit!
It's okay to drink but minimally. I used to have a shot brandy before bed which helped me a lot.
Now on 2 Propranalol tabs I don't need it, speak to your Doctor, I have Amytriptiline 1 at night, certainly does the trick..
best of luck.
amy-lee96782 Ginagirl
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Thank you! x
stormiweathers amy-lee96782
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The twitching of legs and sleeplessness is part of propranolol, you need to tell your doctor what's going on.
Steem66 amy-lee96782
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Hi Amy
You really should seek medical advice but one thing I know is you certainly won't die from having anxiety. I started 2.5 years ago and I'm still asking myself is it anxiety but I've had every blood test and cardiological examination going, I do have a murmur but it's not related. Started with palpitations but unlike you in so exhausted from it all I don't have trouble sleeping! Alcohol, caffeine and sugar will all contribute to bad health physically or mentally! Moderate!!
Hope you feel better soon
Steve ?