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I had an intense panic attack last night so know what your going through. Ive been trying to practice everything in this course. I’m living the life I want to live but keep slipping backwards into the struggle mentally. I’m really struggling with accepting night time wakefullness and just want to sleep. I know this is what’s causing the issue but don’t know how to accept.
I’m not sure what the best way forward is. I feel like my thoughts and feelings are spiraling out of my control. Any additional advise or pointers would be appreciated
I too have relapsed. I finished the course in November and had been good. I would still have a bad night every now and then but was able to work through it knowing it would not stop me from doing the things I wanted to do. When I returned to work after the holidays, I panicked at the thought of having to go back to “regular” sleep hours and had a rough week last week.
I was okay over the weekend but last night I barely slept and was getting frequent panic attacks. I’ve moved back to a sleep window, been practicing 3 good things and been practicing AWAKE but I feel stuck in my old patterns. I practice AWAKE but can’t seem to get past the dread. It does make me feel better for a moment. I also went back and started to rewatch the course videos.
Right now, I feel like I’ll never get over this. I’m living the life I want to live but I’m tiered and cranky even snapping at one of my kids this morning. I’m okay on the nights when I get a few hours’ sleep but it’s the nights when I’m awake all night that really leave me frustrated and anxious.
Its good to know I’m not alone and I’m going to keep with the program but I’ve been very temped to try meds such as the anti anxiety drugs you were on even though I know they aren’t the long-term solution I want.
