I’m so worried. I keep having anxiety while sleeping and waking up and having horrible nightmares related to my OCD. Now I’m afraid to sleep and my health OCD keeps saying there are other reasons for it too. I’m so scared and anxious, do other people deal with this? I haven’t really slept in days
Oh yes. I used to hqve this problem. Trusting in agod's will and Sovereignty for my life is what has helped me with this. He is the giver and taker of life and Jesus said that by worryingvno one can add a single hour to their life. So, this helped me to trust Him. Also, listening to something interesting at night with lights out and my eyes closed. It helped me to fall asleep. Christian Sleep meditations and reading the Psalms. Also, taking Melatonin. Hope this helps.
I do, I be so tired but afraid to sleep because every time I close my eyes I can’t stop thinking and all these thoughts run through my head then when I finally get some sleep, I have nightmares
I don't get much anxiety while sleeping but I have severe contamination ocd and there are times that I dream about someone being sick that it freaks me out when I wake up so I do relate to you and hopefully you can make it better.
Hi friend. So sorry this is happening to you. Dealing with something along those lines myself, except my anxiety tricks me into physical symptoms that prevent sleeping. Something I am working on is trying to on curate bedtime rituals that put me into a relaxed state. I’ve been alternating between/combining some of the following: Use of essential oils, a cup of sleepy time tea, stretching, watching a comforting movie, journaling, putting on brown noise or white noise. Try exploring options of things that bring you comfort to see if anything sticks. Also, if possible, try therapy. It’s been helping me so far. I hope things get better for you very soon! 🤍
What is it about OCD that gives us huge anxiety when waking up. I have also been sleeping terribly.
I’ve been sleeping great for the last few months, but just recently I have been having a hard time sleeping at night even if I try to take a nap. So obviously I’m more tired than normal, which makes my ocd worse. Now when I try to fall I sleep i have anxiety flare up and makes it even harder to fall asleep. I’m literally tired trying to fall asleep relaxed and comfortable and can’t. Does anyone else have this problem?
Has anyone experienced fear of not falling asleep? I have never had sleep issues before but after a bout of jet lag 3 months ago, my sleep has been terrible. This last week, I’ve only managed to sleep 3-5 hours a night because I’m just so SCARED of not sleeping. I’m unable to function because I’m obsessing about not sleeping and the terrifying effects it has on the mind and body. I’m afraid I’m going to end up losing my mind from not sleeping. Last night I was able to get 4 hours of deep sleep, but I was in bed for a total of 14 hours and just tossed and turned. Can anyone relate to this? I’m so scared I’ve been vomiting and nonstop crying 💔😭
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