I cant go to sleep because afraid that i will die in my sleep. Please help me.

[pickles123456789]

So... i'm new to the group and lately i have been having trouble sleeping because i am scared i will die in my sleep so if anyone could oh i don't know try to tell me ways to stop thinking about it or try to tell me to stop thinking about that would help alot.

[Kellylou17]

Hello! I too have had this worry many a times and honestly the only way I have ever been able to get over it is... acceptance. I have to lay in bed and think about the things in life I am thankful for and accept that I may die during my sleep but that I have some wonderful things and people in my life and it's been good (not always great but good)

Usually the minute I reside myself to the fact that I may die like 'yeah whatever' I sleep like a baby! Figure!

[anxiouslady13]

The more you fight it the harder it gets. I have this happen to me as well. I finally just started telling myself, if it happens it happens. It still hasnt happened. Good luck and sleep well.

[susieanna]

Good advice been given below; listen to some soft gentle music, maybe in the background at bed time; or even in headphones; this may help. Overcoming fears is hard; but as has been said, try to think of today/tommorrow, what you will do, what you will and can enjoy, even the smallest of things and free things like nature for example; watching the birds, animals etc; it may sound stupid, but it is pleasurable and calming.

[pickles123456789]

thanks to everyone this all really helpes

[Stay_strong85]

Hi! Omg I love your username!!! 😊😄😆 Welcome, this forum is wonderful filled with wonderful people who understand your pain and fears. God bless. 😚

[pickles123456789 in reply to Stay_strong85]

thank you

[Stay_strong85]

...I used to have a ton of trouble sleeping. Thank God it subsided. I can't say I was ever fully afraid to die in my sleep, but hey if I ever did that seems like a peaceful way to go. 🙄

[judy1713]

It's hard to answer these requests. I have no idea how old you are or anything about your situation. First thing that comes to mind is YOUR NOT GONNA DIE IN YOUR SLEEP< JUST CUZ YOU THINK YOU MIGHT, Second thing is Fear, and anxiety is what you have, sooooo this is an old saying or song or something. The way it goes is, and its true, think about it The best you can hope for is to die in your sleep Instead of all the pain and suffering, and fear and sickness from whatever meds, and treatments you would have to go through. You would just fall asleep. Be the best you can be, treat others good, no regrets. Hopefully, and more than likely you will be fine. But if not, it will be fine too If you believe in God, all is Happy Up there You will be fine, your not gonna Die in your sleep !!!

[pickles123456789 in reply to judy1713]

thank you so much ive started to calm down and relax instead of worrying