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scared feeling wakes me every night

Mia14 — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:35:14 GMT

Hey my first time 52 mum of 3 beautiful kids and a new nanny diagnosed 2years ago with anxiety I find myself unable to function and I'm so tired of being scared I had such a love of life now I can't even bring myself to go to work I've been hiding how I've been for months but can't do it anymore I'm well educated have a good job (that I can't go to ) I'm scared and just want me back I'm medicated just changed again and I'm currently taking sleep tabs for a week just get some relief from the scared feeling that wakes me every night will I ever be free of this

scared feeling wakes me every night

Onion33 — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:26:13 GMT

Hi Mia

Thank you for being brave in your post and reaching out.

Are you having more trouble sleeping since starting the new medication? I had terrible trouble sleeping for the first two weeks until the medication started working.

I'm now on a low dose. I also practice mindfulness meditation. There are websites such as smilingmind.com.au that explain how it works. It's really reduced the power of my anxious thoughts.

Thinking of you

scared feeling wakes me every night

--Danny-- — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 12:31:55 GMT

Hi Mia, onion is exactly right...I started up anti depressants & for the first 3 weeks I couldnt sleep..+i was taking sleeping pills also..2 a night..after a month I can sleep better & only take one tablet to get to sleep now..just hang in there, the sleep will come soon for you..it takes a month for the anti-depressants to really settle & take effect I reckon...best of luck mate,Dannyn