I get scared, lonely and dread going to bed

Posted by jerrympls on May 21, 2003, at 1:14:09

HI all-
What to do? For many months now I have been having "sleep anxiety-" which is made up of a period of feeling extremely lonely followed by anxiety and extreme dread before going to bed each night. I haven't dated in over 5 years due to my depression nore have I wanted to get involved with anyone in recent months. I usually like to be alone. And then there's this extreme feeling of dread/anxiety about going to sleep which boils down to: "Will I have nightmares? Will I be up all night? Will my heart race? How long will it take me to fall asleep?" etc.
I've also realized recently that job stress has had a huge influence in regard to my anxieties - however, I can't shake it - I can't console myself. I've been trying to work things out at work, but it's been difficult.
Anyway, I end up falling asleep with help from sleep medications - but end up going to bed very late (midnight - 1am) due to all this anticipatory anxiety. Long story short - by the end of the week I'm so terrible fatigued and severely exhausted that I sleep almost non-stop throughout the weekend.
Anyone with advice? experiences??
Thanks in advance...
Jerry

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I get scared, lonely and dread going to bed jerrympls 5/21/03
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