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I think I have Fatal Insomnia

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Gman2448
Gman2448

I'm at my wits end. I've had sleeping problems before but this is different. I'm scared to death I have Fatal Insomnia! I've always made it on 5-6 hours a night and been fine. The last few nights have been hell. My anxiety has been rearing is ugly head. As I begin to doze I feel weird sensations. My heart pounds, I feel short of breath, and I feel as if I'll vomit. It all jolts me awake. I've gotten maybe 7 hours total the last 2 nights and I'm scared.

I do have other symptoms as well.

Horrible Insomnia

Sweating and chills

Heart pounding

Depression and anxiety

Also when I do achieve sleep, I feel as if I don't and have vivid dreams. I'm almost dreaming with my eyes open. I'm never aware I'm asleep, done it for years. My job requires a ton of thinking and my anxiety is fine until the moment I get home and begin to wind down. I think I've developed a fear of sleep or sleep dread.

I just can't shake the feeling that I really have Fatal Insomnia. Any reassurance will help please?

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    animalfreak Gman2448

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    If u still can fall asleep even for an hour, u don't have FFI (Fatal Familiar insomnia). FFI victims cannot fall asleep AT ALL. They typically die within a month (learned it from documentary). I am not trying to scare you. 

    It is the fact. And it is a inheritance genetic disorder. if your parents do not have FFI then u will be fine. The symptom starts around the age of 30.

    The fact is you don't have FFI so don't worry. 

    I have the same problem as you. I thought I have FFI. And I am so worry and anxious about sleep. I just had 4 nights without sleep. no joke, 4 nights, zero hours of sleep. 

    I think if you need to seek helps, if you still unable to sleep. If the Dr. prescribed you any drugs that is under benzodiazpem family, please think twice before u take it. because it is highly addictive and u will build your tolerance super fast, and the withdrawn syndrome is HORRIBLE. I am already addicted to lorazopem and i am on diazepam now, trying to come off from it but my insomnia went worse. 

    Ask Dr. for alternative option

    BTW, Queitaipine is a good one, which reduces your anxiety. 

    Good luck. 

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