Trying to sleep, but my stomach's having none or it . It takes an age before I find it, and then I'm awake and alert before I know it.

[WhoIUsedToBe]

I haven't slept properly for a while, and I know I'm tired and need the rest, but I just can't get to sleep. My stomach's in knots and I'm feeling a bit uneasy.

But only a bit!

I just want a really good night's sleep. Worrying too much is stopping me. It'd be nice to just be able to switch off. How can you do that?

When I wake up I'm anxious or tense. The irrational thoughts are lingering. Why can't I be focused and relaxed? Please help!

Over the past couple of mornings I almost dread the idea of facing the day. I've got the shakes right now. I realise its probably just adrenaline, but its still unsettling. How long does it take for it the body to settle after a panic attack? Are these feelings just aftershocks? I wish I was happy and relaxed again.

[Orangelady1]

I wish o could give you the answers, but I feel exactly the same as you! Keep in touch and let me know if you get any good tips.

[WhoIUsedToBe]

Oh I will.

How long have you felt like this?

I'm anxious and tense but I feel so exhausted, unfocused and vague, so I'm giving the irrational thoughts far too much attention. I'd usually just ignore them, but they're so persistent at the moment.

I just feel if I had a really good nights sleep, I'd be stronger.

Thing is, a few days ago, if I woke early in the morning, i could doze off again for a bit, but now I just can't. I'm awake and alert and tense, and I hate it.

I feel like I'm letting this get too me more than I should.

Also, I'm not eating too much either, so I don't know if that's not helping.