Do you have any prn meds or anti-anxiety meds? I rely on them at night and I'm fine. For me my anxiety is being worse first thing when I wake up and I can't take anything then bc I can't just go right back to bed. I hope you have something for you can take Kay. I also listen to nighttime meditations until I fall asleep and that seems to really help.I hope you find an answer soon!

Non caffeinated tea? Green tea? I have periods like that. My mom tells me, things always look bleak at night. But you look at things differently in the morning...

I usually take a nice tea, and my colnazipam when I get anxiety at night. It sucks when I can't sleep..

I have a Klonopin to take at bedtime, used to be a Xanax but the doctor didn't like me on two benzos. I also listen to a few guided relaxation meditations I have on my iPhone. I know that feeling. Fall asleep and then wake up almost at once in a panic. When I REALLY can't sleep, I have some Trazedone that can be split into 1/3 1/2 or whole. That knocks me out but leaves me groggy in the morning. Those work really well. Turning the brain off is sometimes really hard.

My therapist has helped me a lot with this particular problem for me and helps to have a bedtime routine like going to bed the same time each night and meditation and yoga. I sometimes like tea before bed a bedtime or other calming type. Essential oil's can also give an essence of calm I have a diffuser and I also have some pillow sprays.
I personally try to maintain my anxiety without meds as much as possible but I know that when it gets really bad sometimes that's the only thing that helps. Hugs

I like Nicci's plan of a routine - the meds help but I personally found if I was already freaked out over the idea of bedtime and "possible anxiety attacks Again", just One med would not help, etc.

I need zero caffeine for several hours before bed. Personally, I try to avoid foods (or at least Much food) for several hours before, as well. No wild movies or activities for same time, etc - just trying to be Relaxed beforehand, you know?

The meditations I also agree with, but if people don't 'meditate' then the idea of relaxing with baths, peaceful music, comforting reads or just comforting Thoughts before bed all help.

When we get into a Pattern of the attacks at bedtime it can be necessary to 'ramp up' the relaxation and create a fear-free atmosphere for awhile, until the cycle Stops, see?

Then adjust our nightly activities to protect ourselves from repeating cycles as much as possible. (i.e., fight with the spouse and kids in the Morning not at night. haha. urgh)

HUGS

I use Xanax when the anxiety is overwhelming.

Other wise I use prayer, meditations and thought focusing .

Sometimes I just have to roll with it

HUGS

I had been taking a klonopin before I went to bed, but last night I decided to turn the TV off and read for a while. Surprise! It relaxed me and I went to sleep. I know this might not work if the anxiety is really bad, but for mild anxiety it worked for me.

I also drink tea and take klonopin. But I also diffuse blends of essential oils in my bedroom like blends to calm you or ease you into sleep. It really helps. I hope you find peace soon. Oh and I also do yoga.

I understand. When my anxiety is already bad, it goes into overdrive right near sunset. It is awful. I go to bed watching a movie I have seen a thousand times....hugs xx