Here's my newest panic guys.
I'm convinced I'm going to go into a coma when I fall asleep. Its lead to me not sleeping but for 2 hours in the last 48 hours. I wish that was an exaggeration but unfortunately its not. I have in my mind if I go to sleep my mind is gonna go into a coma and I'm gonna go to the light.... intense. I can't shake this feeling of it being true. I need some encouraging words because my anxiety is soaring..
Hi there for a minute there I thought I was the only that can't sleep it leaves me feeling agitated and upset even to the point of crying as it depresses the shit out of me what I would give for a proper night's sleep God bless you david!
Hey, I've been here before. Afraid to fall asleep and not waking. I would try to relax, practice some mindfulness specifically for sleep, and maybe toss some melotonin in there if you feel comfortable. We need sleep to survive just like we need food....so I doubt you'll go comatose for no reason at all. I know it can be unnerving but just remind yourself and your mind..."This is good for both of us." Since you haven't slept much, your nerves are probably making it worse and you might be even mildly delirious from lack of sleep. I know when I lack it, I could believe I'd turn into a zebra or a hippo if my mind was that dead set on it. Are any medications you're taking maybe exacerbating these feelings when you try to sleep? I know some I've taken at around the same time, especially without food, have made me feel sort of afraid to fall asleep. The greater odds, though, are that you will fall asleep (probably for 10-12 hours as your body will want to take a huge chunk of time to rest) and wake up. When you sleep, the glial cells in your brain have a chance to clean up the brain....they remove toxins from neurons and the brain is able to do its personal maintenance with memories and so on so that you're ready for a new day. So...there's that...your brain doesn't just shut off completely when you sleep...A LOT is going on that we don't know but that is incredibly necessary for nervous system and mental health.
I know this feeling and how scary it can be, but each and every time I have fallen asleep like this, I have woken up. Give a shot and try some rest...have someone check on you just to make sure all is well and that you're breathing, snoring, or Z's in clouds are coming from you. I did this a few times and it made me feel more confident knowing I could sleep peacefully. Above all else, I truly hope you can rest because I think it'll help relieve this sudden fear. Take care and do get some rest!
Hello, dbeck128 - I know that feeling and I think I pinpointed the reason, in my case, anyways. I hope what I say here helps. IMO, this fear, along with many other fears, stems from the fear of dying. If you have a church and/or a church leader (forgive me for assuming you're Christian; if not, replace "church" with your place of worship and spiritual leader), spend some time with them exploring and discussing your fears and, if they are wise and deep in their faith, they will help direct you and help you find peace through faith in what is on "the other side." The fear of death can be conquered and peace can be found. For some, it's instantaneous; for others, a journey or process. There is a second part to this: volunteering and helping others can take the focus off yourself and these fears and anxieties. Please, I hope this doesn't come across as "preachy." I am in the journey myself, but I wanted to share what my process has been, in hopes that something I've said helps. I send you hugs and hope!
Youlle go into auto shutdown and sleep ...you need sleep...no sleep....no good..🤔easy to say I know but I go doo Lally 🤪...if I miss sleep
Me, too. Without sleep, I can get quite moody, unfortunately. :/
Lovely snow...moody .....noooo don’t believe that 1 😄
Ha! Oh, it's true! 🙈🙃
That is so hard! For the two hours you did get to sleep, you were okay. Maybe that could be a little comfort? I hope you find some rest soon. ☘
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