Night Terrors

[Hope4me1]

Lately at night I’ve been waking up with the feeling of terrible fear and can’t go back to sleep. I usually wake up and have no problem going right back to sleep. This is vey traumatic and have tried an extra dose of Klonopin last night. I took .25 mg. I read a little and soon was sleepy and slept for another 2 hours only to wake up again with terror! I usually take .5 mg a day broken in quarters for anxiety and panic maintenance. Also I take .5 mg of Prozac every other day. More makes my anxiety worse. Can anyone relate or have suggestions for me?

[AndrewT]

Dear Hope4me1,

I have a couple, of suggestions, for you, which might be of Help.

Firstly have any of your Medications changed? (Including a different 'Type' of tablet- or a different manufacturer.) Secondly has the 'Dose', of any of your Drugs changed. Have you 'added' anything New, within the last few weeks? Have you started any 'Homeopathic', or 'Herbal' supplements, of any kind (I know that Jackie, and Brenda, have used them 'for years' but this is You). Beyond this I would speak to your Doctors/ Consultants Hope4me1.

Lastly can I can I offer you my, indeed all our, Very Best Wishes.

AndrewT

[Hope4me1 in reply to AndrewT]

I only take CBD oil tincture and my dr knows about it. My klonopin has been the same; it’s always been generic. And the Prozac generic always the same. Thank you for response and well wishes.

[Midori in reply to Hope4me1]

Have there been any changes in your life, job, family, pets, or similar? It might be something to consider.

Cheers, Midori

[Hope4me1 in reply to Midori]

We moved but have been here a year and a half now. I think it might be our trip to FL coming up soon. I never liked to go far away from my home. I might be feeling that separation going to happen. Preparing, airports, etc.

[Midori in reply to Hope4me1]

Definitely a possibility,

Cheers, Midori

[Hope4me1 in reply to Midori]

Thanks for your input. I really appreciate it.

[Midori in reply to Hope4me1]

Not a problem,

I moved less than 2 years ago myself, just in time for our first lockdown. I don't drive any more as my eyesight is no longer up to it, and my son, (carer) has never learned as he was run down by a car when he was younger and is terrified of driving.

I too do not like to move as I am now in an adapted bungalow, and have become nervous of hotels as what they call disabled facilities and my needs often do not coincide!

Cheers, midori

[Hope4me1 in reply to Midori]

Don’t blame you for not wanting change. My best to you and your son.💕

[Beevee]

Sounds like another symptom of anxiety and very common. Happened to me all the time. Anxiety/fear would hit me like a train as soon as my eyes opened. Dont bother trying to work out why, just learn to accept it 😊

[Hope4me1 in reply to Beevee]

I tried that last night, but at 3:20 in the morning it’s hard being the only one up. Even when all is ok.

[X01WOOG in reply to Hope4me1]

Hi. You are not the only one up most of the night. I go to the bathroom every half hour. Sometimes I have horrible nightmares when I have gone to sleep. When I wake up, I really don't want to go back to sleep. I am lucky to have two, three or four hours of sleep. Four hours is actually great. That isn't all at once--it's broken--run to pee every half hour. My dog follows me each time. Today is his birthday. He is eleven. His mommy died last October. I feel like a zombie every day from lack of sleep. Sometimes I keep the TV on for light--I say my prayers and pray for sleep. May God bless you and give you rest, peace and sleep.

[Hope4me1 in reply to X01WOOG]

I am so sorry to hear you have sleep problems as well, C01WOOG. The loss of a dear pet is also hard to bare. I’m glad you still have your one companion for company. I hope you can find a solution to you sleeplessness. I send you my heartfelt peace for your soul. God Bless.

[blue77moon-forest in reply to Beevee]

For months I have awoken in terrible anxiety and fear. Twice I've gone to the ER thinking I was dying. Recently read a book by Claire Weekes entitled "Agoraphobia" that helped tremendously. One of the things I learned was to accept it and don't fight it, just as you are saying.

[Beevee in reply to blue77moon-forest]

If you are applying the principles of acceptance in full as described by Dr Claire Weekes, recovery from anxiety and any other fear based disorder ( e g. agoraphobia) is inevitable and just a matter of time.

[blue77moon-forest in reply to Beevee]

It has helped me already! Apparently you follow Claire Weekes as well. I have found her teachings a godsend.

[Hope4me1]

I am happy to say that I had a good nights sleep last night. I guess I wrestled with my demons well. I thank God for my blessings and hope to continue with my healing in His care.

[kenster1]

not very nice lashing out and hurting my Mrs twice in a week recently.

[Adlon57]

Are you claustrophobic in any way, decorated your house recently? Maybe new neighbours? I have "night terrors" and live on my own, my neighbours are 'aware' of my problem! [must be?] I am a diagnosed claustrophobic, not funny when I was in isolation during the pandemic, I am registered disabled! Because I live on my own, I tend to move furniture around the house, have taken off my bedroom door, in the summer months ALWAYS leave my bedroom window slightly open [if possible?] When I dream it is the last part I become aware I am going to shout in alarm, I really should discuss with my neighbours about the incidents, I live in a semi detached house, but always feel so embarrassed about the whole thing, "Nah! They never heard a thing!" but there is always that one seed of doubt! In reality I need a "shrink" but have had the condition for too long, too deeply imbedded in me?

[Hope4me1 in reply to Adlon57]

No, not Claustrophobic. And I have to rethink the title because was I experienced wasn’t actually night terrors. It was awaking with terrifying fear that would not go away. I have slept well since then. I am improving my support system. I think I have isolated myself and am too much in my negative thinking. Trying to change my outlook with more exposure to people that care for me, talk more and not fear the fear and just accept it.

Thank you for your input and I pray that you find solutions for your sleep problems and find some peace.