[kimmy]

I have sleep anxiety and it starts to control me. Not only I am scared of getting on bed, I also scared of sleeping.

[Chee2308]

Hi Kimmy, yes I used to have that too due to an unpleasant dizziness condition which was triggered when I lay down in bed to sleep and turned my body to the right. Dreading going to sleep is quite common, people with PTSD have it all the time due to recurrent nightmares, especially soldiers who have gone through a lot of mental trauma. The good thing is it can be treated 100%! Once the trigger causing the fear of sleep is removed, most people are able sleep normally again. However for me, the sleep disturbance continued even after I cured my health condition because I hadallowed it to persist for too long until my brain had started associating sleep with the unpleasantness. Luckily for me, after implementing CBT-I techniques, I am now no longer fearing sleep, the anxiety over going to sleep at night still visits me but it is getting much less now as my confidence over falling asleep improves. The main thing about insomnia and/or sleep-related anxieties and phobia is that it can overcome successfully with the right techniques and guidance. Martin’s sleep aid course is one the best out there and this is coming from a guy who has had insomnia and beaten it. I highly recommend that you try it! Good luck!

[Scott]

Hi Kimmy, welcome to the forum! I’m sorry to hear about your sleep anxiety but there is hope! When we react to a poor night’s rest and put effort into improving our sleep, it usually responds negatively and can perpetuate into the next day. What steps have you taken to manage your sleep related anxiety?

Scott

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[Martin Reed]

Welcome to the forum, Kimmy! What is it about sleep that seems to generate anxiety? When you feel anxious, what is going through your mind?

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The content of this post is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.

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