Posted by Selini on November 15, 2009 at 23:06:15:

In Reply to: Sudden onset of insomnia. posted by Ash on November 14, 2009 at 03:47:05:

Hello Ash.

I am sorry you are so anxiety ridden. I am also a university student, and have few anxiety
disorders, with secondary anxiety, so I can empathize and relate to a certain degree.

I actually came on here tonight because I am anxious about sleep which is related to
concerns over day-time performance. Still though, things are so much better for me than
they have been for years. I will share with you what has been bringing me some relief:

It helps a lot when I accept not sleeping. If I can accept it, I am totally cool. If I can't get
there, then the intention to read my homework in bed ( tell myself, that if in such and such
a time I am not sleeping, I'll read), or do mental exercises (I count backwards from 4
slowly; a friend says saying "nothing" over and over again helps her). And slow belly
breathing the meanwhile.

I am taking Remeron for my anxiety and sleep. It's helping more than any other
pharmaceutical has. Also, I take magnesium before bed. It's good to relax your muscles,
and so has a relaxing effect.

I am meditating with Holosync. This is also very helpful in the anxiety department.

Recently, I have noticed that when I get caught up in "doing" mode I start sleeping less.
This happens a lot because I keep worrying about getting all my material covered in time
for due dates and tests. I am trying to dominate my life and outcomes. When I slow down,
and open myself to life's current instead, things seem to get better. I am, for the first
length of time ever, quitting espresso. After having some time away from it, it has become
very clear how bad it is for anxiety and insomnia for me.

Lastly, I have come to recognize that when I am all anxious in bed, I can react to my fear
by tossing and turning and trying to suppress it. More recently, I find that if I open myself
to the fear in my stomach, welcoming it and loving it- inviting more of it, it washes over
me, but then it goes away. This is releasing, and helps me to fall asleep in peace
(eventually).

Best wishes,
Selini

Follow Ups:

• Re: Sudden onset of insomnia. Ash 12:02 11/16/09 (4)
  • Re: Sudden onset of insomnia. electracat 13:47 11/16/09 (3)
    • Re: Sudden onset of insomnia. edgar 15:11 11/16/09 (2)
      • Re: Sudden onset of insomnia. optimistic 17:15 11/16/09 (1)
        • Re: Sudden onset of insomnia. electracat 21:03 11/16/09 (0)

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