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Still not sleeping, my anxiety is killing me!

Ardmhs83Ardmhs83 member
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I still can't sleep!!!  My insomnia is going to kill me!  So I was put on Celexa (off brand) about a week ago to help w/ my anxiety and I have my first appointment with a therapist next Wednesday.  So I am getting help, but I guess I just need help right now at this moment.  I basically had a few bad nights of sleep and now whenever I go to bed I fear bed now b/c I can't sleep.  When I think of going to bed my anxiety kicks in and sometimes I wake in the middle of the night w/ a small panic attack and can't get back to sleep no matter what I do.  It is sooooooo bad, I just want to cry.  I don't know if my meds will eventually kick in and help, I know they say it can take a few weeks.  I just have such a hard time functioning w/o sleep.  I don't want to work, eat, etc.  I want so bad to return to normal and have the energy to get on the floor and play w/ my son, but I just want sleep right now...it is always on my mind.  I even took an Ambien last night and only slept from about 9-2 then was up for the rest of the night.  :-(  Please pray for me...
PPD/PPA Mom...it has been super hard, but I'm making it! Slow steps...
Mom to Carter (6), and Calianne (1).  
Proud VBAC, natural birth, breastfeeding, cloth diapering momma!


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Re: Still not sleeping, my anxiety is killing me!

  • jenn11178jenn11178 member

    Just wanted to share with you... I am going through something very similar.  I too experience anxiety at night - I think a lot of it is brought on by the fact that I stay up all night with LO and lately he has been having a hard time falling asleep.  Add to that..the fact I am very tired...and LO is having a bad night...there goes my anxiety.. I recall also reading from a previous post that you mention postpartum OCD - which is what I believe I have now too.  Anyhow..I just want to say I know how you feel...and I wish you all the best.. If you ever want to talk, please let me know...I hope you are feeling better soon :)

    BTW - Your son is adorable...he looks a lot like my LO and that is a very nice picture of you two - you look like a great Mom and your son looks very happy :) 

     

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  • scyriacksscyriacks
    Im in the same boat. I gave birth on Monday and as soon as the sun goes down i start to feel anxiety about what the night will bring (and i'm lucky enough that i have a husband who is very helpful) When will this go away?????????
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  • effiepoueffiepou
    Hey Just wondering how you are doing?
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  • jenny1980jenny1980 member

    I dealt with that last spring (I have been in "remission" for about a year now). I took Trazodone for a few months to help with the insomnia. It wasn't perfect, but it helped. Slowly, as therapy & the antidepressant started working, my insomnia got a lot better.

    I now sleep really well without any sleep aids. Hang in there, mama! This too shall pass.

     

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