I feel like I'm losing my mind

[Mandie81]

This is the 2nd time in my life I've had persistent anxiety. I have tried everything, meditation, breathing, thinking good thoughts, bedtime routine. This time is a lil more manageable than last. First time was back in 2021, lasted about 2-3 months. Was actually made far worse with meds. To the point where I had serotonin syndrome.

But both times have been started by tooth pain as well as infections. I've had dental work in between this and this didn't happen. But I'm also now in perimenopause and i have hashimotos/hypothyroidism. But I've had hypothyroidism forever

I don't know where it's coming from. It's worse at night. I can't sleep, if I do fall asleep I'm back up within an hour or 2. The first time this happened I was awake for 2 months straight. Constantly pacing, and panic attacks. Was basically told it was all in my head. I was crazy and I had no support.

I work 10hr shifts and I'm on overtime this week for prime, so I'm working 50hrs, 5 days straight. I haven't slept in over a week. I've told the dentist about the anxiety but they didn't seem to care. I'm afraid to tell my family dr because I can't go through that again ans unfortunately I had to stop therapy because atm I can't afford it but will be going back as soon as I can. I even went cold turkey on caffeine because I was scared it would make it worse. But drinking water 24/7 makes my mouth extremely dry.

Does anyone have any guidance or has maybe gone through this? I've tried so much already. All I want is to finally sleep and not feel this way. I do have a heart condition, so that scares me the most. If you have any advice or questions please let me know.

[jackiesj]

Do you have a good doc for thyroid...caffiene use... vitamin deficiency..many things can add to a lack of sleep(total resting and download the day)..but you are running on nothing. feel free to chat. it is hard for me to sit in silence alone no outside factors....wearing the heart down is very hard.TC jj

[GenevaRoth]

Please try to find an online therapist as that may be a more affordable option for you.

[Icecream1954]

Hi Mandie81,

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I've suffered from depression, insomnia and anxiety for many years....gone through episodes like you described, the last of which started with tooth pain. The only suggestion I have is related to your sleep....I've also gone months without it. I now take 7.5 mg of mirtazapine at bedtime and it does help me sleep. You might check with your doctor and see if that's an option for you.