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I was wondering how many here have such severe anxiety from generalized anxiety disorder that it prevents you from doing CBT-I. I was told to set the alarm for the same time every morning and even then I get overcome with worry about how soon it will go off and how difficult it will be to function if I don’t sleep. The other night it was 5 am when I finally went back to bed after getting in and out during the night. If I haven’t slept much in 3-4 days I end up crying and feeling it will never end. I’m already seeing a trained CBT-I therapist and even she suggested I see an anxiety therapist. Is it only me that feels you’ll lose your mind?
It’s not just you feeling that way, Mona. I have overwhelming anxiety that often keeps me awake as well. There are times after a streak of poor nights that I have panic attacks and fear I’m losing my mind.
Unfortunately I have no good solution for you, but I can say that I know that pain very well. I hope you do see a therapist or psychiatrist for your anxiety. They can help you; things probably won’t be perfect, but they will likely be able to move the needle and give you some more relief from this.
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