ever since school started ive been afraid to sleep. its not neccasarily that i have a fear of not waking up its that iam afraid to let go...and for some reason its only on school nights cause on weekends and in the summer i could care less.
2006-10-31 11:04:47 · 12 answers · asked by quiksilver0343 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
yeah i dont think that it is too severe because if iam tired enough i wont even care lol. every year when school starts i get all worried/anxious and it takes awhile to come out of what i call a "slump" this year has just been harder but i think iam improving. i mean i normally wouldnt care but iam afraid that ill flunk a test if iam not rested
2006-10-31 11:39:02 · update #1
The best thing to do it to seek professional help. It happened to me before, but until I went to a specialis nothing really helped - it was gone and back again. It sounds like you have anxiety.
You can try and tell yourelf that the world will be there tomorrow, as soon as you wake up. Allow yourself to relax. It really is OK to sleep.
2006-10-31 11:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've been there.
Two suggestions:
1) Try not to do anything stressful or stimulating (like schoolwork) an hour before bed.
2) Try this simple breathing exercise before sleep. I do it while lying in bed. With your eyes open, inhale slowly through your nose. With your eyes closed, exhale slowly through your mouth. Repeat until you fall asleep.
Don't use meds if you can avoid it, and since it sounds like this is caused by school-related anxiety, I don't think you need them.
Good luck.
2006-10-31 11:31:06 · answer #2 · answered by scotchfaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are experiencing anxiety attacks on a low grade level. Something in your school life is subconsciously bothering you. You may feel pressured to succeed. You interrupted sleep pattern is a symptom. See a good counselor and start to talk about it. I guarantee that you will soon sleep better.
2006-10-31 11:07:20 · answer #3 · answered by Isis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to learn how to relax so that sleep comes to you. Read a book when you go to bed, this could help you. You must love school days and are over excited about going?
2006-10-31 11:07:24 · answer #4 · answered by jammer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds very much like anxiety and boarder line panic attacks. Your stress levels will prevent younfrom sleeping and in somecase give you nightmares.
It happens to me a lot. Go to your doctor and discuss it with them, see what they think, they may be able to help you get your sleeping pattern fixed again.
2006-10-31 11:08:44 · answer #5 · answered by siamesegoth2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do NOT listen to the person who said your problem was stupid/dumb. They clearly have no concept of the problem at hand.
I have dealt with this before. My doctor diagnosed me with anxiety. I suggest that you go to your doctor, tell him/her what you're dealing with, and see if they can't prescribe you some medicine such as Paxil, Zoloft, or Lexapro. Taking these right before you go to bed at night can help you relax and get a good night's sleep. Paxil CR worked best for me. Good luck!
2006-10-31 11:09:33 · answer #6 · answered by myfairashley 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I feel like that too somtimes but everynight I have been thinking about it recently though.... weird huh... just think to yourself.. "I'm gona wake up tomarrow and have a good day" and that might help you get to sleep. I hope this helps you... just remember life is precious.... :)
2006-10-31 11:08:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get afraid to fall asleep as well. You Are Not Alone!
2006-10-31 12:44:51 · answer #8 · answered by Britney S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your MD- they may give you something like Ambian ot Lunesta to help you rest.
2006-10-31 11:07:16 · answer #9 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like anxiety
2006-10-31 11:05:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋