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I have anxiety disorder and depression and just wondering if anyone out there knows anything about what I am experiencing now. I’m waking up many times during the night and just sooth myself back to sleep. But at about 4 am I wake in a panic and can’t seem to get back to sleep! This is new for me, I have been sleeping well up to now.

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Minnie87

Same!the last two months I’ve been waking up at the exact same time every morning with a racing heart and feelings of dread.

Prior to this I slept great and was my only escape!i hate anxiety!!!

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Hope4me1 in reply toMinnie87

I’m usually a pretty positive person, but this is disheartening. I know what you are going through and wish you peace and calm for your soul, just as I pray for this for myself. Thank you for responding. Talk with me anytime.❤️

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Minnie87 in reply toHope4me1

Thank you so much,and to you.

Sleep is so important,especially when you have anxiety.and when it’s disturbed it feels terrible.i hope you manage to get back into a good sleep and feel better soon😊

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Hope4me1 in reply toMinnie87

Thank you. I am waiting on therapy to start and be seen by a P doc. I don’t have insurance and rely on a clinic that is very busy. Hopefully better times ahead.

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Joanna3

Hi I also suffer from depression and anxiety and this happens to me every night to and has been for about 3 months now. I wake up at half 3 every night without fail and struggle to get back to sleep. Its really horrible so I know how u feel. What medication are u on? X

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Hope4me1 in reply toJoanna3

I am taking Fluoxetine, Clonazepam and CBD. Like I said above I need to be assessed by a psychiatrist for meds, but have to wait as the clinic is so back logged. Not sure what I am taking now is effective for me. That’s why I am still having reoccurring symptoms.

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