How I Overcame My Sleep Anxiety || Fear About Going to Sleep
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- Опубликовано: 29 июл 2024
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Is anyone else afraid of sleeping when everyone else is asleep?
Addison Witt saaame 😭😭
Addison Witt yoooooo same
Me too😢😢😢😢😢😢
Addison Witt yesss😭😖😭
me to im scared of sleeping by myself but i made it
it's not that i'm afraid TO SLEEP, it's that, when i close my eyes, i can't relax, especially if the light is turned off
the reason is really stupid, it's because i'm afraid there are ghosts around me
SkyMaster Albani OMG me too! 😭 I thought I was the only one!! This has been going on for like 2 months for me…have you found any remedies to help?
Same!
Same it’s been affecting me for years and I feel so pathetic. This week I’ve started sleeping with the light on and wearing sleep masks, it’s getting rly bad
SkyMaster Albani try melatonin
SkyMaster Albani You are not alone mate , I am also afraid of ghosts
I get heart palpitations even if my mind is empty; it's like my mind associates the bed with anxiety.
Exact same here! Worst!
Me too
Have any of y’all been able to overcome it? This just started happening to me and idk how to fix it
Not only you ,dear. Me too.
@@ErikaDeeAnne Me too! Just the fact knowing I'm not alone is comforting.
You are so right... I get frustrated with people in my family because they can fall asleep easily
Chris Scott ** boyfriend right now currently 😭
Christine R same lmaooo
Same
Yesss
can anyone please tell me the tricks or stuffs she has said in this video cause i can't because I'm too sacred.
Its 6:00AM now, I’ve had sleep issues my whole life. I have an extreme fear of sleep. The fear of being unconscience scares me.
Same! I thought I was the only one!
EXACTLY. This fear is so big in my life right now and i dont know why!!! I was a pretty big stoners the last few years and i could smoke and pass out and nothing would happen. i got to a point where i thought about taking mushrooms and stuff i thought i couldn'T get Too high. Until i opne time eat brownies and totally edged out. since then i have so much anxiety problems and i really want to get ridd of it. Anyone some tipps???
Same and it's tough to deal with
Karl Gaster there are some pretty good books out there, get a few. It would be worth the money to see a real psychologist so you may want to start saving. I wasted years of my life because i was too cheap to see one. Find out what you are afraid of and face your fear.
Snazzareth omg meeee, what do i do please help
when i sleep alone i get so scared and anxious and i just think i can’t sleep because what if i don’t wake up.
Eva Sutton me too 😣
Me too. It has ruined my life.
Same 😢
I just shaked reading that
Me too it is really scary 😭
I wait until the sun is up or later. Like sleeping at night scares me
@Pepper'sMusical pray before you sleep before bed if you believe in demons.
@@anormalname6498 that's not helpful like at all. WTF?
@@JD-fx1np probably you're an atheist
Joseph D it gives you a sense of security.
Me too. When I’m alone I can’t sleep with lights turned off.
Anxiety sucks. I'm always looking for ways to better manage my anxiety and my sleep habits. Thanks for sharing.
you're welcome! best wishes :)
Stop calling It “yours” 😉🤠
can anyone please tell me the tricks or stuffs she has said in this video cause i can't because I'm too sacred.
It’s reassuring to hear that I’m not the only one who struggles with sleep anxiety. Thanks for the tips, I’m definitely trying out that magnesium
awesome, i hope they help. yeah it's a big issue i think that a lot of people don't talk about.
Joshua how you could possibly be the only one? You do realize this planet has quite a lot of people living on it?
ha if nobody had it it would even be a thing 💀
How are you now?
@@kesterjohnpalarao6861 100% better actually! havent had a sleepless night in a long time:)
im scared of sleeping because our body is so vulnerable when we are asleep, something about death frightens me severely.
Yeah that’s me. Ugh!!
This is me all the way.
I think death will be another experience nothing to worry about. Plus, we will see God!
😊
Mary plus not everyone believes in god
Me too for some reason I began to feel scared to go to sleep
It is so reassuring to know other people go through this too. My phobia is that I won't be in control of what happens to me when I sleep. Like I'm exhausted, but when I'm about to go to sleep I stop myself because that's the thing- I don't know at what exact moment I'm going to fall asleep and that terrifies me.
Thats exactly my problem!!!
exactly like i think something bad could happen like a burglary while i’m asleep or me get sleep paralysis etc but i just make myself go to sleep cs that’s what our body needs to function so i’ve gotten used to sleeping easily but it’s still a struggle sometimes and it’s like where do we go when we fall asleep billie eilish was speaking volumes in that one song she made lmfaoo
Yes..! Me too! I always thingking about why i cant remember the exact moment before sleep😯😔😔knowing that you cant remember it sounds scary..i'm scared because i cant control it..do you overcame it?do you have some tips?
I FINALLY FOUND SOMEONE THAT HAS THE SAME EXACT FEAR
@@Vitzzer YESSS BESTIE IM HAPPY U KNOW UR NOT ALONE. but dw a year later, i can fully say it's not a problem for me anymore. you'll get past it too :)
I used to LOVE sleep, I was one of those people who could plop down and fall asleep. But 7 months ago I had a bad reaction to an anti depressant and since then I've been experiencing intense anxiety attacks and major sleeping problems. Any time I think about going to bed I get anxious and a bit apprehensive over whether or not I'll have restful sleep or if I can sleep more than 4 hours. Anxiety is terrible especially now that it interferes with my day to day life and mood.
How are you now? Did you get treated for this?
@@anupb84 No. Lately I've been able to sleep for 6-9 hrs. but I've found it easier for me to fall asleep if I rotate where I sleep. Like sleeping in my bed one night and then switching to my couch the next night. It feels like I'm not forcing myself to go to bed in a designated area, if that makes sense. That and going to therapy as well as keeping myself busy with a routine is beneficial.
Hi, I’m also experiencing same issue like yours since 2 weeks now, I get anxious about whether I’ll get to sleep good or not and obsess about it all day, which kills my mood.
How have you cope up with it? Any strategy you applied?
@@bhakchoder I feel ya on that. It's awful and I'm sorry you're going through through this. The advice I can leave you with isn't easy to achieve and is easier said than done especially when your already feeling anxious but here it goes. What I do is try to not over think it, it's not easy I know I still have problems sometimes. When I get negative thoughts I replace them with positive ones, like telling myself I'm ok it's only sleep. I've honestly dealt with sleep anxiety for a year now and I used to dread night time, I'd cry every night. Some times I'd get a half-hour of sleep but I worked hard at being positive as well as not over thinking the process. I know it's exhausting and frustrating but remember you're safe, you're healthy, and you're going to be ok. When that doesn't work for me I usually turn on a podcast and fall asleep, I don't like feeling alone or quietness. Even if you only get 4 hours of sleep, tell yourself some sleep is best.
@Cory Laing That is the same exact medication I took. After my experience I've talked to a few other people who've dealt with the same issues with this particular drug.
Hi guy's I posted a comment abt my sleep anxiety 3 weeks ago but I am starting to overcome it. I just wanna let you know that yes having anxiety sucks but you cant let it control your life. You have to tell yourself that "no"! "I am not gonna let my mind control me". "I am going to control my mind". I believe in all of you and I know you can overcome it. Just keep pushing and stay strong.
My problem is im tired. Even I get relaxed in bed, when I try and officially "sleep" I can't. And then I get panic attacks about "what if I don't sleep, what if I don't sleep ENOUGH?" Will I go crazy?
I have an anxiety disorder and take an ssri for years but after stupidly getting drunk 1.5 weeks ago, i've been so off.
I've slept at most 4 hours of not even real sleep in the last 3 nights :(
S W did you feel better when taking antidepressants?
Did your anxieties started after drinking alcohol?
How are u now mate?
I struggle to breath or it feels like I forget how to breath my heart racing I rearly sleep panic attacks I havnt had a girlfriend sense high school I'm 30 now idk if this would help or not I just wanna be normal again I stopped smoking weed and now its 10 times worse
I used to have a severe anxiety disorder, after a few years of therapy it got better, but now in the present day I can feel it slowly creeping up again , especially at night. My mom is my comfort person , so I now sleep with one of her blankets, this helps a lot when I go into a fight or flight state because it feels like She’s there in some way. I really want to get better because I have a dream of traveling around the world by myself, this is gonna be very difficult with anxiety, but I battled it before so I can do it again. To anyone reading this, don’t let anxiety stop you from doing what you want to do.
Crazy. This is a new anxiety symptom for me, I’ve always loved sleep but for the past 2 weeks my sleep has been ruined by anxiety. I either can’t sleep till like 5am or 6am and get like 2 -3 hours of sleep or ill wake up 1-3 times throughout the night with a fast pulse. Yesterday I had beautiful sleep for like 7 hours and only woke up once but last night I only had like 4 hours.
I’m grateful I still get some sleep but it’s crazy how anxiety can do this. I’ve been to the ER, blood tests, etc. I thought it was my magnesium but after 2 blood tests it’s in the 2.0s.
Its not that I’m afraid of sleep but I’m afraid that I won’t get sleep.
I also developed this sleep anxiety just 3weeks ago.. funny isnt it.. the reason is because of my night shifts during work and when I got home, I cannot sleep because they are noisy in the house.. now, I can manage my anxiety.. but still im on medication for my falling asleep
Clinton Yabut damn man. I hope you get better!
i've got the exact same problem....afraid of not getting enough sleep, which effects ofcourse falling asleep...i've been having this for 1 year now and still it's hard to manage anxiety if u can't just shut ur thoughts down...
That's exactly how I feel.
I've been going through the same for about a week I would wake up around the same time every night with fast heart rate and palpitations I've also been to the ER.
I am watching this at 3:45 am, thank you for making me feel less alone on this because all my friends can fall asleep in no time and I know they can’t help it but it does make me feel like I’m alone. So thank you❤️
Ugh I can so relate to this. The Anxiety about going to bed is so real and awful and I’ve had it my whole life.
Mariah Glenn its awful 😔
Mariah Glenn how are you now?
I can't sleep because whenever i close my eyes or hear a noise all these scary thoughts come rushing to my mind and i can't get over it. Like any scary image from the internet, movie e.t.c..
Squishes and slime queen!!! Omg yes same
That’s why I don’t watch any horror movies or scary movies or read scary blogs.
I just get scared at the fact I'm unconscious and I'm okay with this and also dreams scare the hell out of me
I can’t sleep, ever, and this night it’s really bad. When I open my eyes, I have to be able to see all of my surroundings. But I can’t have a light on because I’m afraid it’d flicker and or fail on me during or right before something bad happening. I’m terrified of someone breaking in, coming into my room at night, anything and everything. I’d finally at 4am feel im relaxing and getting to go to sleep then I hear a noise and then give up.
I also get this weird thing when I feel like someone is watching me sleep and that makes me feel really anxious
Daisy Moss omg same here! I keep opening my eyes to check but there’s no one there!
Same
@@kevinwest1505 SAMMEEE! And the more I think about it the more I have to check
StarSenpai same
same!
Im scared of going to sleep cause of nightmares and sleep paralasis so i end up trying to stay up for as long as i can to avoid sleep even on school days im just scared
MYLIFEISPAIN ! SAME i have sleep paralysis episodes, and that’s why i can’t sleep at night cause i’m afraid i’ll get another episode🥶
So are u okay now or its the same
Devanshu Dixit It’s better but, occasionally i scare myself. Thank you for asking
I am feeling the same thing these days. Any suggestions??
Devanshu Dixit Try not to watch videos about it right before bed (Yes, i was curious one day and i did it and i couldn’t go to sleep until 4:30 am) If it helps you feel better sleep with a nightlight it could work for some reason. Remember they can’t hurt you and if you get sleep paralysis one day try to wiggle your toes since that could help break out of it
I am experiencing this issue now in my life. I didn’t sleep at all last night, I don’t even know what triggered this. I hate that I’m living like this. And then the next day I fear dying from lack of it. Uggg this just sucks.
I have sleep anxiety. I am constantly worried about if I will be able to fall asleep. I thought I got over but I didn't. Before I would lay in bed trying to fall asleep but I couldn't stop thinking about my anxiety, so then I couldn't fall asleep and would just cry and cry and have an anxiety attack for hours till the sun started to rise. This is a huge problem that I do not know how to solve it.
I’m currently dealing with this, in fact it’s weird because it started a few weeks after my depersonalization started to wear off. If you’re religious try to read the Bible before you go to bed or a book. That’s usually what helps me sleep, or I would recommend taking Valerian Root, it relaxes everything.
Is it still going on?
I'm sorry this is happening to you :( I wish I could give you a big supportive hug. I too have been dealing with the same issues. Some nights are ok others aren't, but just know you'll be ok. I know it's not easy but before you lay down just try to clear your mind. I know anxiety is a huge beast to conquer but the more you practice not focusing on what your doing the easier it can come to eventually drifting off. We're going to get through this over time!
Omg me rn. And im living qith a loud family right now. I am scared of getting ill, getting eye bags, not ghaving energy ughh. Counter productive
Animalz 100 , how is it now??
It's been 3 years since I last watched this video and 10 years since my sleep anxiety started. My sleep is still not perfect but it's leaps and bounds better then it was. I don't think there's a once size fits all approach to dealing with this but I will tell you what has helped me in my 10 years with the hopes of helping someone who may come across this.
If this is a recent issue for you and you haven't been dealing with it for long I would STRONGLY suggest you see a good therapist (do your research) and start doing CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) along with medication (For some SSRI's work great for treating anxiety, it did not for me but I know other's who have had relief. Sleep medications or Benzo's). I did not get therapy early on to deal with the underlying issue/thought process behind my sleep anxiety and I feel very strongly that if I had of this issue wouldn't have dragged on for as long as it did. If you've been dealing with this for a while I would still suggest the same course of action. One of the reasons I feel that this issue is so hard to overcome is because it's so unknown by so many doctors, I feel like they wouldn't understand the gravity of it unless they experienced it themselves. I keep getting the "sleep hygiene" talk, sleep restriction, hypnotherapy ect.... Or I get treated like a drug addict by primary care physicians. This is definitely a psychological issue and requires someone who specializes in this field. They can also help advocate for you with your primary care doctor so that you can get the medication you need without judgement or a timeline.
Another tip is to not think about it all day long. I know easier said then done but if this is all you think about all day, you're just going to reinforcing this belief. Our thought process is based on our belief system, this is where a lot of anxiety's stem from. Try to keep yourself busy/distracted from these thoughts. Allow yourself a couple 15 minute blocks per day where you allow yourself to think about the negative sleep thoughts but also take the same amount of time to reinforce positive sleep thoughts that you know to be true (write them down if you need to). Think about what sleep was like before you had this anxiety. Wasn't it nice when your head to hit the pillow after a long exhausting day? Do you recall being out at a club or party only to look forward to getting home and for your head to hit the pillow? Or working a night shift. Or looking forward to the weekend or day off so you could sleep in. Think about how amazing your bed/pillows/blankets feel. Think about all the early mornings you had to get up for school or work and just wanted to sleep in. Another tip is to maintain a daily routine and go to bed/wake at the same time every day. If you can't fall asleep after 15-30 minutes get out of bed and do something quiet (journal, read, meditate) until you feel sleepy again. Remind yourself that everyone has the odd bad night of sleep, if you don't sleep well don't dwell on it or panic, I know that I had these nights too before I developed sleep anxiety. Don't keep a clock in your room, nothing worst then watching the hours pass by while your still awake, it will create more anxiety. I think we are all very familiar with "sleep hygiene" but some things I find true from it is to only spend time in my bed when I am ready for sleep, I avoid electronics (laptop/cellphone) before bed, social media and news are a surefire way to get your mind going. Invest in a comfy mattress and bedding and blackout curtains or a good eye mask. Brown and white noise machine or app. A weighted blanket (this one was a big help for me). Do things that help your mind wind down before bed: read, journal, meditate, make a cup of tea, watch a movie or series, ect..). If negative sleep thoughts pop into your head while your trying to sleep don't try to get rid of them, it will only make it worse. Accept them and let them float by, you'll find that you'll be less anxious then if you try to avoid the thought and "brush it under the rug". Last but not least, do not loose hope. Things will get better. Keep advocating for yourself and get the help you deserve. This will eventually be a thing of the past.
This would've been so helpful about a year ago, thank you for helping the others who suffer from this.
for sure :) hope you're doing well!
All me i would Stay up to 4 or 5 in the am because I was scared! To sleep 😴 I’ve been dealing with this for 1 year now.. I don’t over think it anymore if your body is extremely tired YOU will fall asleep eventually
averiee C How well can you sleep now?
How is it now?
I’m scared sleep for the past 2 days I’ve been scared to sleep because I’m afraid that I won’t wake up
Same but it was terrefying but it will not kill you
Is it only me when I stay up and I see daylight and I start to panic and get thoughts
You okay rn?
Same feeling like you ruined the day
@@zainjaved18 yep do it all the time
I get sleep anxiety about not getting enough sleep and the thought out 6-8 hours of time passing in the blink of an eye is scary for me and I just wish I was on medication that would force me to sleep.
Hello, are you better now?
@@cloneraged yes I’ve gotten over the sleeping anxiety but now I get constant nightmares like 2-3 times per week and they make me wake up in a cold sweat and panic , I started to work and I sleep a lot more comfortably with the nightmares now though just because of how tired I am after work
@@POKEANT Im so happy that you got better. You know of many people that have anxiety, you’re on of the few that has the exact same type with me. Maybe one day I can fully get over it too.
@@cloneraged I’ll pray for you my dude , hope you get better really soon
thank you, do u have other tips or solutions for the causes of sleep anxiety and not just the external symptoms of it? sorry it sounds shady it’s not my intention, it’s just a real question
I'm just scared of the feeling of nothingness
How do you cope with it? I have the same problem and would like to talk about it. My instagram is @birdsarenice, shoot a message if you want to talk about it.
Same, ik it doesn’t matter because your gonna wake up but still...🤔
I have the same feeling feeling of nutn that’s
Memes saved my life can i ??
You don’t feel nothingness cause you are nothingness
My problem is that I am scared about falling asleep.Like I want to sleep but I just can't.
Same here
Are you okay now? Can you please tell me how you manage it?
@@renoanime9826 are you okay now? Can you please tell me how?
_Jeydowng Ki for me it just had go get used to the room. Now i fall asleep in 2 minutes or even faster but remember to not be scared and also remember it will go away. Try to relax your mind and think of something that your mind really likes and don t think about falling asleep just think that u are chilling in the bed and that sleep is essential.
@@xdqdennis hey man im currently dealing w sleep anxiety. Was your anxiety about losing control? Did you get over it now? Im getting better but i need some reassurance
I have never found comfortable earplugs. Is there a particular kind you like?
Oh my gosh, I thought I was the only person dealing with this. I’ve been dealing with this since I was eight years old. Thank you for making this video.
do you still have that problem because i have it now
It's 8am. I'm so tired but won't let myself sleep.
eek
5 am for me
going through same
I’ve always felt so anxious about sleeping for as long as I can remember. I too need a very particular environment. I’m exhausted right now but every time I close my eyes I feel anxious and like I can’t sit still
I’ve only been having issues as of recently I’m seeing things and idk if it’s just my anxiety or something else is going on
Same😢❤ i hope god finds a way into both of our lifes
Thank you, for the video it is nice to know that someone else has struggled with sleep anxiety. 🙂
oh yes! :)
I though I was the only one who was afraid to go to sleep!!!!
fun how people are different. i need light, something playing a video/tv series to listen to. and can not sleep unless the bed is placed up against a wall. Sleeping like you in complete absense of your sensory functions would give me so much anxiety.
Saaammee
Same!!!
Hey Megan, what's the name of the sleep mask and earplugs?
Do you know the percentage of the CBD oil your using, I'm tired of taking to many Meds, I use to grow in California, it was nice seeing Hilo again, spent 3 weeks there, you were at a few places I went to,
3:00am sister where you at
me: *has red eyes*
I’m scared because I hate not being aware of my surroundings. And I’m scared that I will die in my sleep, I still manage to get a decent amount of sleep, but that’s only because I force myself and usually cry myself to sleep
Can you please share brand name and dosage on that magnesium bottle so I can buy? Thanks.
for me it's the panicky thoughts that creep in at night if I can't fall asleep right away or of it's been most of the night...I start thinking like what of I cant fall asleep at all and how bad not sleeping is for my health...and how tired and miserable I will be the next day. just a whole bunch of negative thoughts that are irrational but Its hard to not think them. My heart will race and everything and I feel horrible. very depressed. when i do fall asleep i keep waking up every two hours and its very annoying.
Sherrie B I have exactly the same issues.. it's not the fear of being asleep it's the fear of not being able to sleep..... my imagination would run riot and I would start to think crazy irrational thoughts like... " why am I not tired?".....I'm gonna end up with insomnia and eventually I will end up dying of insomnia!".... that's how bad my mind got at times I'm not even sure if you can die from insomnia!... but anyway... I tried exercising daily to try and alleviate some of my symptoms it certainly helps but I think stuff like this isn't something we recover from quickly. It's just nice to know we're all in the same boat together, I hope you feel better soon
@@CraigyBoyy24 It is good to know I'm not the only one because I thought I was. It
is exactly that. Fear of not being able to sleep...I try my best to not think about it and I'm getting help through a psychiatrist and I am on meds. It's been getting better but it comes and goes. had it since I was 16 and I am now 35. Hope you are doing okay and find some peace within all this madness. 😊
Sherrie B yeah me too I’ve seek’d medication from my doctor.. I’m lucky also to have a wife who’s very headstrong and she helps me through my anxiety bouts i think it’s easier if you sleep next to someone.. it is crazy times at the minute and it certainly doesn’t help the situation I’m sure we’ll all get through it
I have the fear of staying up all night and pulling all nighters. And never being able to sleep. I hate it I want to enjoy sleep. Hopefully we all can over come this.
has it gotten better?
same:’(
Jasmine and Emmy how are you now?
I hate having sleep anxiety. I can’t enjoy my day anymore cause every time I think about sleep I feel sick. I feel so alone with this so it’s feels a bit better to know that other people feel the same.
Same Situation:(
Chills it gets better, some nights its bad and others I’m completely fine. You just have to find something that makes you feel better, for me I leave my bed lamp on and that makes me feel better for some reason :)
Apricot Sunset the whole day im always thinking about how I’m gonna sleep tonight every single day ,I wanna avoid thinking of it and distract myself but then this thought pops up again , and it all started this quarantine I feel like it made me have anxiety and think about stuff deeper, dont know what to do :(
Chills that’s awful and I had the same thing. It feels like it will never end and nothing will be the same, but I’ve gotten better. You just have to try and think about things differently, like instead of thinking about whether you will sleep, think about how you have to sleep eventually. That probably sounded hella confusing but try and look at things from a new perspective
Apricot Sunset thank you very much, I’m glad you took your time to help me ❤️
How do you take the supplements? Once a day morning or night? Do you take them together? I just ordered them 😊
Do you have any advice for students, especially university students who get a shit ton of homework
The solution is try not to worry about sleeping… if you didn’t sleep a night it’s ok you’ll sleep next night…and having a healthy routine… and not being afraid to take medicines if needed. Sometimes we make it such a big thing that it develops to more anxiety and more insomnias… that was what I was doing, forcing myself to sleep cause I know sleeping is very important and when I didn’t, it developed to such a level of anxiety… I think going to a doctor who understands about this area, do exams and everything you need to do to understand if there’s something wrong that affects your sleeping it’s very important also. But don’t worry to much about that, you will be fine! During the day if you didn’t sleep, don’t worry about that, do what you need to do without thinking about it… laugh, walk, love, run, exercise, dance, work, do your hobbies like you had a great night of sleep.
I had insomnias sometimes for 3 days… because I was always worrying about next night, what if it starts again? Sometimes we subconsciously do it.
So I have this thing where its kind of somniphobia but with mine it's like when I can't get to sleep and I have like a mental break-down and I would start crying lol
I have the exact same problem
It has affected my life a lot
I can't work properly and socially got disconnected from family and friends
Should I consult with a doctor first before taking those pills??
Had a bad panic attack in Nov a d got Covid in Dec which caused me going to Hospital bz of shortness of breathe. After coming out i haven't been able to sleep in my room for 3months. My anxiety is terrible and i have bad symptoms. I feel nike when will i overcome this
This was SO helpful, I felt like I recorded this I related so much! I’m so relieved that others are experiencing the same thing (though it sucks). Such a strange thing...
I shared a room with my sister for the first few years of my life
I always fell asleep properly and then my sister wanted to move rooms
I was very scared to fall asleep and I would only get a few hours of sleep without my sister
I moved in to my room and it took me a few months to get used to my room
I would (and still) turn on two lamps because it would make me feel like my sister was there
It's been almost a year and I've gotten braver and better
I still get scared but I've overcome most off my fear
I'm not really sure if it's sleep anxiety
Thanks for your time :)
I use to love to sleep in a dark cold room with a fan, but now a days my anxiety kicks in at 3am and I want to be warm and with light like a candle and sit up until I get sleepy, but sometimes I have panic attacks usually last 20 - 30 minutes my heart races and I get sick and feel like I have to walk around then I'll go sit up in bed with a candle on. I don't know why this is happening it's such an ugly feeling.
Hi Megan, after watching this video I looked into getting some of the Mag-Key supplement you recommend. I checked with the manufacturer and they confirmed that it isn't vegan. They didn't say what the non-vegan ingredient is but I'm guessing it might be the magnesium taurinate.
I'm grateful that I am pretty good at falling asleep quickly once I am in bed. But it's the getting to bed part I have trouble with. Either I look at my phone too long, or start doing all kinds of little things here and there to avoid going to bed. Even tho I'm super tired. I'm really bad at sticking to a routine and get way more anxious about it when I'm alone too. Thanks for the video, I can always find something to relate to in your vids! Much love! Xo
thanks vander! :)
I also have sleep anxiety. Mine is fall asleep and staying asleep. It's like right when I'm about to fall asleep I get this little rush and I wake back up. I've been tested for sleep apnea cause I feel out of breath at that moment and I don't have it. So it has to be sleep anxiety. I've been diagnosed with generalized anxiety. I'm starting therapy soon I hope it helps!
I have the same fear recently it started because I couldn't sleep fast suddenly than my anxiety started kicking in then I coped with it but it came back again and then it went and it came again ,I dont know what to do
Hey Megan. This is a great video! I have the identical thing you have regarding sleep, which is worse when I have an out of the ordinary event the next day. I've had success with using the Magtein after watching your video so thanks for that. I wanted to add the Mag Key (Magnesium Citrate) to my daily routine as I still have the occasional anxious night. What time of the day do you take the Mag Key? I currently take 3 caps of the Magtein 30 mins before wanting to fall asleep. Any help you can give will be greatly received.
Megan Elizabeth is AMAZING!! Your videos inspire me so much! 💕💜🌱🙌
My problem with sleeping started when I began having sleep paralysis experiences. I went to my doctor to ask why I was experiencing this. He told me that it is happening every night you just don’t realize it. That is the brain‘s way of keeping you safe and not acting out your dreams. Since then my panic is off-the-wall.How is this supposed to make you feel better? Now I feel vulnerable when I sleep, if I sleep. My life itself is turned into a nightmare
J.P Doyle I have never experienced sleep paralysis I hope I don’t I also have sleep anxiety of getting it and also I am afraid of the dark or sleeping alone since I feel watched :/
Hi Megan..This is Sruthi..I'm suffering from two types of fear..One to go to sleep if I am sleepy and other is the fear of sleeplessness. First one mostly during morning and second one at night.. Please let me know the name of Magnesium supplements and that Audiobook of what you are speaking in the comment.. Please help me..I'm panicking and recently gave a birth to baby girl..I'm like suffering and can't take proper care of my baby
What if I become dependent on the magnesium vitamins? (Is that even a thing??)
Recently, a couple days ago, I've got a fear of not be able to sleep. One night I cant sleep at all, I am awake the whole night, and the other I can finally fall asleep because I am too tired. I am pretty worried because it is happening often and I cant function normally, I am a student and I need a proper sleep. Do you have some suggestions how to sleep better without drugs and so on? I tried every method of relaxing on net but it didnt worked.
We’re in the same situation. How are you now?
Ever since I started sleeping in my own room, I've had sleep anxiety. It was so bad that I would cry for hours, and I still do. I always kept my mom (sometimes I still do) in my room, and she would try and calm me down. I secretly would take melatonin, which you should not do. Melatonin made me get more anxious and made me cry more. My house is quiet at night, except for my room. I'd cry quietly and no one would notice. I'd walk around my house (and still do), too. I'm getting anxious about my bedtime just talking about this haha. I have never told any of my friends about this, other than my bestie (and family). I always fall asleep around 12:30-3:00...
I always feel tired the next day, and want to go to bed... but as soon as I hit my head to my pillow, I'm wide awake, and crying. I don't tell anyone I cry at night because I feel like it's embarrasing. Nothing works to help me sleep, other than taking an electronic to bed and falling asleep with videos on...
I'm afraid of going to bed because I feel like I'll never sleep.
I feel like I have a severe case of Insomnia.
I was like that for the longest time. This is what helped me. When it's time to go to bed turn on a lamp or dim your lights. Get a book, nothing scary or intense, just a good lighthearted book. Get in bed, with the light on and read. And do not stop, make yourself focus on the book no matter what. And read, and read, and read. The first 20 minutes is hard, you will feel anxious. But after that the repetitive nature of reading will eventually calm your mind and your eyes will get so heavy you will fall asleep. Trust this really works. I've been doing this since I was 9.
Yes April I see you. When my mom was on holiday I couldn’t sleep at all. I had to get my grandma to reassure me. Trust me... your story is the exact same as mine. Do you still suffer from it?
Yeah i hate it when i cry but i dont tell my mom she knows I cry but she thinks I already stop doing it
Rachel Wilson same like spot on same
I really feel like I have this. It doesn’t happen every night, but sometimes I’ll begin to doze off and I get scared and jolt back awake. It’s really weird.
I dont know but these days I am so stressed haven't had any sleep and right now I am so tired but I can't sleep my heart Is just beating fast and i dont know if i have anxiety or not should i get help?
Hi! I can relate to this! I just wake myself when I feel like I’m falling asleep... it’s ridiculous, I need to sleep. I’m glad there are others that have the same problems. Do you have any advice? My whole body is riddled with anxiety
I take magnesium every night and it really helps. Thanks for the video. I related to everything you were talking about.
as someone who has dealt with this sleep anxiety for many yrs, nothing has changed my life more than the addition of CBD to my daily supplement. Taking about 25mg of CBD between 1.5-2hrs before bed 100% eliminates the anxiety and racing thoughts that seemingly never ended.
What brand of cbd ?
@@dannyr313 Hey Danny. I personally use Lazarus Naturals Full Spectrum. I actually own a cbd retail store for the last 10yrs (6yr specifically in CBD) in Maryland and have worked with over 40 different companies. There's are MAJOR differences between different companies and i find Laz Nat to be the most reliable and consistent brand I've seen yet...and I'm always looking for someone better. If you have questions please feel free to reach out to me direct at marks@thesteamery.us too. Good luck to you. Also, make sure to take your nighttime dose approx. 2hrs before sleep time every night. That is PARAMOUNT for best performance. Hit me up if you need anything or have questions. :)
@@marksraab900 I actually live in Maryland, where are you located
@@marksraab900 oh never mind I checked the website and see that you’re in reistertown Maryland which product do you suggest, I don’t need anything that makes me paranoid 😬
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Have i damaged my brain cells staying awake from being scared to sleep??
My mom makes me feel like a baby when I tell her I can't sleep alone, now I can show her this video and I can get better sleep! She also yells at me about how I didn't even try reading a book before sleeping to help and I tell i have but it doesn't work. Also I wanna ask, can I still take those pills if I'm 14 or no? And are they off the shelf?
This only started recently, but I agree, I have a fear of sleeping, thanks for the tips!
Hello, did it get better for you?
This is a relief to know that i am not the only one with sleep phobia. It started with hearing myself starting to snore and being afraid of breathing. Going to bed became this anxious thing for me. It started this 2022 new years camping trip
How are you now?
Its been 5 days since i haven't been able to sleep (i stay until 5am or 6 and onñy sleep like 3/4 hours) i'm really tired and scared that it's gonna get worst, is really frustrating because i was getting amazing sleep and i had many plans for my vacations but now i feel so tired that i don't think i'll enjoy the rest of vacations as i wanted
@@meztlianaite5890 This is called Sleep Anxity. It could be due to various reasons- stress, sleep apnea, low vitamin D level and many. Immediate treatment will be a anti anxiety medication from your doctor. I would suggest you check with your doctor.
Excercise, a lot of water, melatonin, staying away from caffeine after 5pm, and intermittent fasting (skipping dinner) are good remedies that worked for me.
So where do I start...I'm not sure if this is also the work of somniphobia but whenever it's really late at night I NEED to go to sleep becuz I'm afraid that everyone else can sleep except for me and that I will stay awake all night.My teeth will legit shatter just thinking about this.Someone tell me how to cure this 😣
whats the name of the audio book ?
I am scared of not falling asleep, it happened about last year and since the past 2 - 3 months it has gone away but yesterday it came back😫😭and now I'm looking for videos like this😭😩
Yolo Penguin I totally understand I wish I could sleep w my mom or so
I guess it's the weather .
Any updates? I have the same problems too?
@@kesterjohnpalarao6861 Some things that helped me were reading before going to sleep, writing my thoughts down in a journal and listening to music. A major thing that has changed for me the past year (since I wrote my comment) is my perspective, instead of telling myself "I have to sleep" and kinda forcing myself, I tried to let myself loose. In the way that I wouldn't worry too much about how much or what time I go to sleep, I assure myself that I can just go to sleep at a better time the next day. We all have different minds and bodies so your experience with sleep anxiety might not be the same as mine and we might have different ways to "cure" this anxiety. So if my tips helped you then I'm glad but if they didn't then keep searching and trying out new things.
Halp_there is a bug! But you’ve overcome already this sleep anxiety right?
When I was younger, I would fall asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. But ever since school has gotten more difficult, and I have become depressed, I have been getting close to no hours of sleep. I've tried shutting my electronics off and just closing my eyes, but that has just made it worse. And sleeping in total darkness has always given me anxiety. I also just have anxiety about falling asleep because I don't enjoy dreaming. But, ever since I bought a dream catcher, I'll just totally blank out and not really have any dreams, or just not remember them. And I have come up with an ability to control my dreams, and wake myself up if I'm having a nightmare. I've learned to control my eyelids and to open them when I am asleep. But still, knowing I have this ability and having a dream catcher, I still can not sleep. Does anyone have ANY tips on falling asleep quicker? I'd really appreciate it.
Sleeping it’s not an on/off button you can press whatever you want and you fall asleep… sleep is something very natural, something you do and don’t realize, it’s your body’s job. All you need to to is taking care of your health, do exames, understand If you have something wrong with your body, iron levels, magnesium levels, hormones,… if there’s something in your life that contributes for that, something bad, you should work in that, even if you need a psychologist. If it’s only about sleeping, do the best you can do to take care of yourself but remember sleeping it’s not your job. Your job e to make yourself happy, do thing for your own good, stay healthy… you just need to lay in bed and not worry about anything else. Think about the day, everything but not sleeping… sometimes when using tips to fall asleep we’re thinking about sleeping and it gets worse…
Today for example I had insomnia, but it’s ok I’ll fall asleep when I feel I need to, and try to have more control over my routine. I’m also checking the doctor to understand if it’s everything ok.
Do you take both magnesium supplements before bed?
have u tried moringa? a natural source of mg and more nutrients the natural way.
Thank you for sharing this. You've given me some helpful advice. I think I'll try the magnesium that you recommend and see if that helps with my anxiety level. There definitely wasn't any anxiety on you and Christine's Sun, Fun and Fitness Retreat. That was a blast and I'm coming back next Fall!
aww that's nice to hear :) i hope it helps!
Hi.. Dianne, hows ur sleeping now? 😊
I am currently dealing with another severe episode of sleep phobia. It started a few years ago when I felt as if I had no control over a certain situation. It has been going on now on and off usually disappearing for 6mnths and then I feel I conquered it and it comes back. Right now its 4:30 am and I cannot sleep and I am afraid. I've even taken anxiety meds and they dont completely do the job. I am happy to here I am not alone. So scary to be afraid of not being able to control my thoughts. Sorry I'm all over the place, I'm exausted and not thinking correctly.
Rosalie Bluestein I’m sorry you’re going through this literally anxiety is so exhausting and powerful im going through sleep anxiety right now and it sucks.
@@therealestdrea it helps if you have a schedule. I did and it was a bit easier to manage. My bf is on second shift and it has created havoc in my life because I do well going to bed earlier and waking up early. I cant even think anymore and my body wont let me sit down. Need ppl to talk too badly about this issue. Thanks for replying
@@rosaliebluestein1228 I get it sometimes it's just a lot to deal with alone but if you need someone to talk to about it we can talk if u want.
I cn vry much relate🙌
I have the same issue and it sucks so much. It started almost 3 years ago and its affected my life so much. Have you found ways to reduce the fear? Also I would love to talk about it if you can?
Do you recommend a psychologist because I stressed on it a lot
What are the magnesium supplements, please?
Thank God I’m not the only one who is petrified of sleep. It’s the feeling when ur awake but drifting off to sleep world it scares me so badly I just feel like my soul isn’t in my body and I forget how to breathe and wake up . I hate sleep it scares me I have to sleep with either the light on or someone next time. Thank you lord I’m not the only one
Same it’s been happening to me for a month and I can’t sleep unless my mom sleeps w me ;(
I have been having so much trouble with falling asleep in general I have tried exercising an hour everyday, meditation, cutting back on caffeine, eatting healthy and certain foods with good fats before bed, herbal teas and tables, and staying off my phone two hours before bed. I am struggling so much and I have no idea how to help myself anymore. My anxiety is about not being able to sleep I will legit lay there all night not feeling tired and that sends me into a major panic attack cause I really need and want to sleep cause the next day I want to go out and do stuff and get stuff done but cause I feel like shit from not sleeping it stops me. It's a vicious endless cycle, not even sleeping with my boyfriend helps me anymore. I am seriously at a loss, I've thought about seeing sleep speicalist to help me but I don't know what else they can suggest besides what I have already tried.
R u better now?
I thought it's just me! Since covid 19 started I can't sleep because I'm afraid of dying / not waking up, and everyone is asleep already so it's just mw panicking.
IM NOT ALONE!!!!
I'm very sleepy but everytime I close my eyes i feel that someone's watching me. My hearing senses are heightened and when I hear a noise I started panicking. Im really hating this feeling everytime. I really2 need some sleep but I always end up sleeping at 5 when everyone's awake cause that's the only way I knoe Im safe
Same here,but my mom always thinks its because of my phone ._.
same thing happens with me
Earplugs are my jam! Have been since I was in highschool
ahead of your time!
I can relate I am not afraid of going to sleep I’m scared of not getting enough sleep that I loose sleep over it
How many capsule do you take each day?
I take ages to wind down before trying to sleep. It's like I am resisting sleep. Even when I get to sleep early I wake up after an hour. I wasn't sure if it was childhood abuse which created a fear. Even after therapy though it hasn't changed. I'm interested in trying the magnesium. I have tried in past but not those kinds. Thanks x
Thank you for this video, I have the exact same issues its so nice to know im not alone. I thought I was the only one who needed it dark and to have a fan lol I also cant sleep in silience so I do all the things you mention and it does help :)
I use to be able to take naps, I miss it.
Hello, did you get any better? Im currently dealing with this and need some reassurance. My anti anxiety meds do help, but im not 100% better
What is it behind her window?? It is scaring me now.. I guess when you are looking around just to get scared each n everything scares you.. I do realize that so i think I'm on the right path to overcoming my fear now
I get this and in my sleep if feels like I can’t swallow my heart starts beating fast I wake up and I repeat this multiple times at night it leaves me feeling anxious after it happens until I fall in a deep enough sleep.