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My unhealthy way of fighting anxiety

dime
dime

My unhealthy way of fighting anxiety... I don’t sleep. I rarely sleep. When I don’t sleep throughout the follow day I’m stuck in this strange state of mind in which my anxiety becomes less intense. I don’t know why, but it just does. I feel... not all there. It almost feels like I’m a little high, which sounds silly, but Its a bit hard to explain. I have theory the state of mind is just another form of anxiety I’ve developed from sleep deprivation. But im no therapist, in fact I’m not all that bright in general. For all I know I’m probably just fucking with my own head.

Brielle
Brielle
Being a college student, I know the definition of sleep deprivation. Not sleeping will cause a lot of negative factors to come a play. I understand that you may think that not sleeping is helping your anxiety, but in reality you may be hurting your body tremendously. You need to treat your body right to function correctly. Try deep breathing, or meditation for coping skills.
nightingale77
nightingale77
Hi there, thanks for sharing. Not being able to sleep does have an effect on how you perceive things on a daily basis. If it’s not managed, you will be in a state of hyperarousal most of the time. Recently, I came across a book that talks about sleep disorder and it also offers some sleep solutions for stress and anxiety. It’s titled “The Doctor’s Guide to Sleep Solutions for Stress & Anxiety by Dr Robert S. Rosenberg”. I’m sure there are plenty of books out there that you can picked up and do a quick reference to help you fall asleep faster. Think about the stressors in your life right now too. Are you dealing with any difficult project or issues at this moment? That might help you to understand what is keeping you up at night.

I have sleeping problems some years again and my therapist gave a few suggestions. I have to try going to bed every night about the same time. Allow yourself an hour to unwind before bedtime and go to bed only when you are sleepy. Hope this help. Keeping you in my prayer. God bless!
djchurn
djchurn
Like many here I have had bouts of sleep deprivation at times. The half-awake feeling I got a times indicated a lack of sensitivity to life that sometimes took my mind off of other things. Nightingale gave good advice about preparing for sleep. This is the advice I have received from many doctors over the years. The refreshing feeling of even a half a nights sleep gives me cause to want more and better. It doe rejuvenate.