Posted by llurpsienoodle on December 3, 2007, at 9:58:57
In reply to Sleep.... I could use some, posted by sunnydays on December 3, 2007, at 8:49:20
> I can't sleep lately. I get extremely anxious as soon as I lay down, even if I could barely keep my eyes open before. And then I can't sleep (and seem to have to get up to pee every 5 minutes). And I get a lump in my throat and start feeling like I'm going to cry.
Ahh the dreaded: globus hystericus. That's what I learned is the medical term for a psychological lump in the throat. It won't surprise you that it's a somatic symptom of anxiety.
> But no real thoughts associated with any of it that I'm aware of. Eventually I start wishing I could talk to my T and he would have an idea.
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Can you write a letter to T using stream of consciousness at the moment when you feel the wave of anxiety? Or you can spew it on babble? Anything to get a release of nervous tension?> Two nights in the past week I took a Xanax, which is something I don't like doing, but by the point I take them I only have the potential of getting 6 hours of sleep and I need to sleep soon. Bought some sleeping pills so maybe try that tonight.
What kinda sleeping pills? diphenhydramine (aka benedryl) is nice and sedating. I had to take one last night because I was wheezing and coughing so much. helped lots. I have Rx for sonata which acts very fast and then dissipates within 2-3 hours. So even if I wake up in the middle of the night I can take one without hangover the next day. (which I cannot say for xanax)
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> I have a pdoc appt. Friday so I'll ask her. And I hope my T has some ideas tomorrow. I feel like it's a memory that's so under the surface I'm not aware of it, or a really big feeling or something. I've tried progressive muscle relaxation, but I get too anxious and overwhelmed halfway through. I tried getting up and doing homework until I'm sleepy, which works, but is not ideal.
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I hope you can sort through this with T too. are you pushing away any big thoughts? when I do this (like right now) it gives me anxiety that shows up when my mind relaxes (like right before bedtime)> Any ideas? If it's psychological, what am I going to do?
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> sunnydaysI hope you have sweet dreams tonight:)
Ll
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