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george35290
george35290

Help I have anxiety disorder OCD all that jargon and I need help before i fall asleep I feel very light and weird like I'm going to die sometimes I get a falling feeling and jolts awake anyone know

 

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  • kevin66749
    kevin66749 george35290

    Posted

    I get this all the time! Its scary BUT YOUR NOT GOING TO DIE! Are you under medication
    • george35290
      george35290 kevin66749

      Posted

      No I'm on cbt psychiatrist before I sleep the dream I get feels really real and loud then ins almost of it do you get that or know what I mean
  • AnonymousWoman
    AnonymousWoman george35290

    Posted

    HI George, 

    Maybe you could try some audio guided meditation (check youtube) or some soft music before bed? 

    Use dim lighting before bed. Read to make your mind tired and/or exercise shortly before bed. I find exercising before bed makes me the most tired. 

    Don't use your laptop right before bed.

    Alternatively, if gets really bed you could ask your doc for sleeping tablets. Valerian root is a natural alternative.

    Cammomile tea is supposed to be calming. You could try that  or a warm drink of milk before bed. 

    Try burning some lavendar oil or putting some lavendar flowers in your pillow.

    Also, try writing out your thoughts before bed and remember that you can look at them the next day. Finish by writing out some positive some (even everything you got done in the day). 

    Hope some of these help. I think the exercise one has been the most helpful for me. 

    Let me know how you get on! 

    Agirl xxx

    • george35290
      george35290 AnonymousWoman

      Posted

      Thanks I've used the tea but hate the taste I'm going to try natural remedies over medication 
    • AnonymousWoman
      AnonymousWoman george35290

      Posted

      OK best of luck with it. Let us know how you get on with it! 

      Also, it's very important to try not to consciously think "I've got to sleep. I've got to sleep. I've got to sleep. . . What time is it now?"/calculate how many hours of sleep you'll have. Even just focus on your breathing or something to help you nod off. x

    • AnonymousWoman
      AnonymousWoman george35290

      Posted

      That's not too bad George, you're still getting 6-8 hours sleep then. But you should maybe try (gradually) getting to bed earlier. I always find I feel more refreshed if I go to sleep at about half 10 rather than 1 o clock for example. Even if I get the same amount of sleep. 
    • AnonymousWoman
      AnonymousWoman george35290

      Posted

      Speaking of which, I am going to go to sleep now. Goodnight. I hope you get a good night's sleep tonight. Chat tomorrow if you are on, 

      Agirl x

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