It hasn't helped or hurt me. But I am more irritable and have a harder
time functioning without enough sleep.

i think it can help. iv read some about it and every thing says how eating and geting sleep helps but iv not been able to sleep more than 3 hours becus nite mares
r u doin any thing to try to get more sleep?

oh-yeah-lack of sleep absolutely effects me--if I don't get a good night's sleep I get cranky and irritable and my anxiety and depression get worse--the psychiatrist I had years ago explained that poor sleep messes with those all important neurotransmitters that regulate seratonin.

Posilutely, sleep affects my anxiety levels. So much so that one of my most used psychotherapy tools is, "H.A.L.T." When I find myself experiencing psychotic symptoms, I immediately check to see if I am Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. The "Tired" element may be last in 'H.A.L.T." but it is far from least. When insomnia is blocking restorative sleep, I declare myself handicapped and ply lots and lots of extra self-care. It is unreasonable to expect reason of myself while I am overly tired.

In Coronaville dialect, can I call that, "Psychic flu quarantine in effect?" Please maintain proper social distances.

Hi Tired,
Yes I agree. When I don't get enough sleep it's hard for me to function right the next day. My body is tired and I'm kinda of grumpy too. Hope you have a great day. And thank you for your comment. Italianmomma

Hi Kjell,
It's nice to meet you. I think eating and sleeping and exercising helps. I'm so sorry about your nightmares. Those can be scary. And only sleeping 3 hours is really not enough sleep to get. I listen to some relaxing music on you tube to help sleep. Hope you find a way to get more sleep. Thank you for your comment. Have a nice day. Italianmomma

Hi Hypergal,
I totally agree with you. Sleeping is important. And if I don't get enough I am like you I am moody and cranky. And that really takes a toll on my anxiety. My body even feels tired and achy. Your doctor is absolutely correct what he said. It's just sometimes hard to sleep. Well thank you for your comment. Hope you have a nice day. Italianmomma

Hi Arfie,
Being hungry can make my body feel out of whack too so I make sure I eat and drink plenty of water. The tiredness comes from lack of sleep. It effects my anxiety and mood the next day. So I just try to take it easy and if I feel like I need a nap. I do. It helps a lot. Well thank you for your comment. Have a nice day. Italianmomma

Hi frieswiththat,
Thank you for your friend request. That was very kind and thoughtful of you. It's great to be friends with you.
Have a great day my new friend. Italianmomma

Hi Kjell,
I forgot to ask you are you taking anything to help you sleep?

Hi Italianmomma,
Not having enough sleep makes me cranky, irritable and cannot function well the next day.

Take care, God bless.

Hi eli_mom,
It's nice to meet you. Yes sleeping can really do a number on us. I am the same way like you. When I can't sleep I get up and read or watch T.V. I'll be praying for you to get some good sleep. Thank you for your comment. Hugs and blessings to you. Italianmomma

I eat a couple of cookies at night when I can't sleep. It does help most of the time.

Hi Mary,
It's nice to meet you. What kind of cookies are you talking about? Italianmomma

Hey Mary,
Can you buy these cookies at the store or are they the editable ones? Lol Just curious. Never heard of eating cookies for sleep. Italianmomma