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I hate waking up like this... I toss and turn all night, wake up constantly sweating and my mind just replays the things I really wish I could stop thinking about. I try and force myself back to sleep and I just lay there.... Waking up anxious to even look at my phone. Dreading getting out of bed to get ready for work. Why must this be my life

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CatIsMyCopilot

I get this too. I'm always anxious on waking, and I always wake up earlier than I should. It's so silly, I always get the urge to just stay in bed, but I know that I'll only worry if I do that. So I try to force myself out of bed (for work, usually, but have to find other reasons on the weekend), because deep down I know that will be better: at least then I have a chance of doing something other than worrying.

Try to make sure to do relaxing things before bed e.g. I do a "progressive muscle relaxation" exercise from YouTube every night. I also take L-Tryptophan before bed, which might help a bit, but others like Melatonin too.

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MamaTried in reply to CatIsMyCopilot

I'll try to plan things when I dont have work so I'm not just home and in the bed but I live far from my family and the only person who ever visited me dumpedme 2 weeks ago. Do you ever get light headed. I havent been having much of an appetite and when I stand up I get so dizzy I have to sit back down.

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CatIsMyCopilot in reply to MamaTried

Planning things is good!

Absolutely get lightheaded when I'm anxious! Also decreased appetite. For appetite, I just try to eat as much as I can. Anxiety and my body tell me "I can't eat right now!" but I try to push back against that and say to myself "There's no physical reason your stomach is upset, it's just anxiety. You can eat." This at least gets me to the point of preparing a meal and putting it in front of myself, rather than giving up completely. At that point, I don't force the meal down, but I eat as much as possible.

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CatIsMyCopilot in reply to CatIsMyCopilot

It also helps to try to eat good protein-rich meals so at least you're getting bang for your buck in the sense of eating.

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Khozo

Right now m feeling this too... And I hate myself for it... Why it has to be me ... Anyway let's keep fighting

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Jeff1943

"Golden slumbers

Fill your eyes.

Smiles awake you

When you rise.

Sleep pretty darling

Do not cry.

And I will sing

A lullaby.

Once there was a way

To get back homeward.

Once there was away

To get back home.

Sleep pretty darling

Do not cry.

And I will sing a lullaby."

Count your blessings: you have a sister willing to take you and your children in to avoid mounting debts. She is a treasure, remember to tell her so.

You have a job, maybe not ideal, but you have money coming in. Many people meet new partners through work. Not now, early days I know, but when you're ready.

You're doing everything right for you and your children and good days will return again. Because that's what you deserve. Good luck, MamaTried, now get some sleep.

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MamaTried

You are right. I need to count my blessings and try to focus more on the positive

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Wishingforpeace in reply to MamaTried

Getting a good nights sleep is essential for your mind and body. It all starts there. If you’re not sleeping well, you won’t be able to think straight and things can go downhill from there. Melatonin works great for me and it’s a cheap buy at any local Walmart.

I have the same kind of sensitive stomach and I always lose my appetite when I’m anxious. I usually try smoothies with protein so if I can’t manage chew and swallow, I can always drink fluids. It will help keep your strength up.

Do try to focus on the positive but also don’t be too hard on yourself if you’re feeling low. Acknowledge that although you may not feel so good right now, things will always improve because that’s what you want and you will make it happen. You have lots to look forward to and enjoy in life. Sweet dreams MamaTried.

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MamaTried

Its hard period to try to get some sleep. I work 6 pm til 4 am and have to take my kids to school in the morning and my oldest to occupational therapy twice a week before school so I am drained. Its easier when they are with their dad but then i feel lonely and sad. Its like i cant win. I am at work rn and all night I've been anxious and i deal with patients so i have to try to put on a facade.

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Pearl67

I am so sorry Mamatired. I struggle with sleep as well for no good reason, except anxiety I guess🤷🏻‍♀️. Even after long days. Days with exercise, time outdoors. With or without friends. Doesn’t much matter what I do or do not do. I hate it! I do know my thyroid plays a roll and recently peri-menopause is surely messing with my sleep...and an overactive mind is always lurking.

I have found magnesium supplements can help sometimes, but looking into cbd oil soon.

I am sending thoughts of strength, to get through your work and peace so you can get the rest you need!!!!😘

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MamaTried in reply to Pearl67

Thank you!! I also think my thyroids play a role in mine as well. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism about 2 anda half years ago. My mind races and races. What I wouldnt give to think of nothing as i lay down to sleep.

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Pearl67

I am so sorry! I can so relate. I am however, hypo, but can flip either way hypo/hyper easily🥴

Are you on thyroid blocker now? Have you had your levels checked recently? Oh how it can mess us up! Especially sleep/anxiety/depression.

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MamaTried in reply to Pearl67

I was on meds then for it but i dropped about 15 lbs on them the first month so i just stopped taking them. I was 110 soaking wet by then. I haven't been back to the dr since.. i know i know, i should but financially I'm unable to. All of this anxiety is brought on from a break up 2 weeks ago so I think after some time I will start to feel somewhat better but I wish that was sooner rather than later.

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Pearl67

I am sorry to hear about the break up. Ugh! Those are not fun or easy!!!! One day at a time. (Heck, one minute at a time, sometimes!!!) Surround yourself with good support. Family and/or friends. Cry it out. Allow yourself to feel the pain, but keep yourself safe by having good support!

As for the thyroid....do you have access to a county medical office where they have sliding scale healthcare? If so get it checked! Something seems off if you were hyper and the meds caused you to lose! Something was not right there.....being hypo and adding meds to get your metabolism firing could cause weight-loss, but not typically the other way around, as those meds are slowing things down. ,

The break up is definitely a huge factor in your current sleep issues, but the thyroid issue concerns me as well. Dang hard to cope with anything when your body is not working right!

I know this very well!!!

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Want2BHappy3

You sound like you have innsomia? That's what I have, it's driving me CRAZY. Doctors won't even prescribe anything for me. There are days when I don't want to Live? I have diabetes on top of this. My Medicare kicks in December, then I'll get a sleep study done. I've already been diagnosed with sleep apnea. That's been about 10 years ago. So maybe this study helps?

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