scared feeling wakes me every night

[Mia14]

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 

[Onion33]

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

[--Danny--]

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